Planning a trip to Peru for 2027 means choosing who will walk the trails, drive the vans and set up camp beside you. Quechuas Expeditions is a Cusco based tour operator with more than 20 years in the business, built by a Cusco native from a Quechua speaking family who still runs the agency from its office near Plaza Regocijo, in the historic center of the city.
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Quechuas expeditions and the 2027 season
The team is already lining up guides, campsites and permits for 2027, with an early push on the Inca Trail dates that tend to sell out first. That kind of forward planning matters more than any single tour description for travelers weighing several routes at once.
A new route linking Choquequirao and Machu Picchu
One addition worth watching for 2027 is a combined route that links the Choquequirao ruins, still reached by a demanding climb above the Apurímac Canyon, with the classic walk into Machu Picchu. The itinerary gives hikers two major Inca sites in one trip and a good shot at spotting Andean condors along the ridge above the canyon.
Booking Inca Trail permits early
Inca Trail 2027 permits are limited by the Peruvian government to a fixed number of hikers per day, and dates for the May to September dry season are usually the first to sell out. Quechuas Expeditions recommends confirming an Inca Trail date at least four to six months ahead for 2027, earlier for groups or for travelers set on a specific week.
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A night on the Salkantay trek with quechuas expeditions
The Salkantay trek is where the operator has invested the most in comfort, and it is worth understanding what a night on the route actually looks like before booking.
Sky Lodge Domes near Soraypampa
Instead of standard tents, several nights are spent in geodesic Sky Lodge Domes set up near Soraypampa and along the trail, each with a proper bed, a wood burning stove and a curved window that turns into a private planetarium once it gets dark. Some domes include a private bathroom with hot water, which matters more than it sounds like at 3,900 meters.
From Humantay Lake to the Salkantay Pass
Guests still get the full trek: the climb to Humantay Lake, the crossing of the Salkantay Pass at over 4,600 meters, and a chef cooking full meals at altitude. The nights in between are what change, and travelers coming off a long day on the pass tend to notice the difference.
Tours beyond the Inca Trail
Cusco is only the starting point. The routes below are the ones travelers ask about most when they are planning a longer stay in southern Peru.
Amazon jungle trips to Manu and Tambopata
Jungle programs run out of Puerto Maldonado into the Tambopata National Reserve, and further into the Manu Biosphere Reserve for travelers with a few extra days. Days are built around river travel, canopy towers and night walks, with cabin style lodges rather than tents. Checking the specific lodge in advance pays off here, since jungle food and guiding style can vary a lot between properties even under the same operator.
Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca
South of Cusco, the Colca Canyon trip pairs condor watching in the early morning with a descent into one of the deepest canyons on the continent, while the Titicaca itinerary usually includes a homestay or a day trip to the floating Uros islands. Both work well as a two or three day extension for travelers flying in or out through Arequipa or Puno rather than Cusco.
Nazca and Cotahuasi for a longer trip
Fewer visitors make it to the Nazca Lines or the Cotahuasi Canyon, mostly because they sit further off the standard Cusco route. They fit naturally into a longer southern Peru itinerary for travelers who have already done Machu Picchu on a previous trip and want to see a different side of the region.
Planning a 2027 trip
A little planning ahead of time makes the difference between a smooth trip and a scramble for last minute permits, especially for a year when Machu Picchu access keeps getting tighter.
Best season and timing
Dry season, from May to September, is still when Machu Picchu permits move fastest, so booking early matters more for 2027 than for a last minute trip. April and October tend to bring fewer crowds and gentler prices for travelers with flexible dates, and the Amazon stays warm and humid year round, with the heaviest rain falling between November and March. Travelers set on the Inca Trail specifically should keep in mind that the route closes every February for annual maintenance, so that month is worth avoiding altogether for anyone building a fixed itinerary.
Entry requirements and documents
Most travelers from North America and Europe do not need a visa for stays under 90 days and simply receive a tourist card on arrival, though it is worth checking with the nearest Peruvian consulate for anything specific to a home country. For the Inca Trail, passport details are required at the time of booking, since permits are issued by name and checked at the trailhead, and a passport that does not match the permit can mean turning back before the hike even starts.
Preparing for the altitude
Cusco and the Salkantay pass both sit well above 3,000 meters, so most itineraries build in a day or two in the city before the trek starts, and that buffer is worth keeping rather than cutting for a longer trek. Layered clothing, a warm jacket for the passes and broken in hiking boots cover most of what the packing lists ask for, and staying on coca tea and water during the first days in Cusco tends to make the adjustment easier.
Choosing between a group and a private service
Most treks run as small group departures with a handful of other travelers, which keeps costs down and still allows guides to give real attention along the way. A private service costs more but sets its own start date and pace, which suits families with children, travelers on a tight schedule or anyone who prefers not to match strangers step for step on a multi day hike.
Booking a specialist itinerary
Once contact is made, a specialist puts together the full itinerary, whether that means pairing a Cusco trek with an Amazon extension, a Colca Canyon stop or a night at Lake Titicaca. A 30 percent deposit typically secures the booking and permits, with the balance due once travelers arrive in Cusco. Current pricing and dome availability for 2027 departures are best confirmed directly with the team on their website.
