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Sacred Valley trekking and Machu Picchu

CrawDaddy Outdoors and DASH Adventures are teaming up to offer this unique South American trekking adventure in early 2026.

Cusco, the imperial and cultural capital of the Inca Empire, sits above the amazing Sacred Valley, which stretches 30 miles in a 3,000 foot deep chasm. It's filled with villages, hiking trails, natural beauty, and history of the Incas. Join us as we make our way down the valley, hiking off the tourist track on rugged Incan trails, learning about the Incan civilization, exploring some of the most iconic Incan sites, and immersing ourselves in the culture, food and atmosphere of one of the most peaceful environments in the world. And we culminate with a trip to the must-see Machu Picchu, a mountain-top refuge never seen by the Spanish Conquistadors.

We also offer a 1 day optional add-on to visit the amazing Colored Mountains!

We plan to trek 3-10 miles per day at altitudes of 9-12,000 ft with a light day pack. Each day there will be modifications that can be made, based on individual needs.

January 19-28, 2026

Trek the Sacred Valley + Tour Machu Picchu

Transfers

Transfers to/from Cusco and Sacred Valley; also and during the treks/Machu Picchu tour/optional Colored Mountain day trip

Lodging

Hotels in larger cities and inns in small towns

Professional Guides

We use both experienced western guides and several local guides during this trip, all are professional and licensed.

Daily Breakfast

Most hotels and inns include a free breakfast. Special diet accommodation at no extra charge (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose free...just ask!)

Parking Fees & Taxes

All mandatory fees and taxes for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Safe Storage Room

What does not go on the trek will be safe and secure when you return at the Cusco hotel

What's Not Included

International Flights

Please fly into Cusco (Alejandro Velasco Astete Int. Airport (CUZ)), arriving on morning of January 19th.

Transfers in Cusco

You'll use a taxi for transfer to your hotel in Cusco for early arrivals; everybody will use a taxi from the last hotel in Cusco to Cusco airport due to the varied departure times ($15-20 each way)

Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast is normally included but this may vary by current lodging policy, estimated out of pocket expense for other meals $350-$400

Single Supplement

You will be sharing a hotel room with your travel companion, or, if traveling solo, with a same-sex traveler. A single room is available for an extra charge calculated close to the trip start date

Tips

Tips for hired guides

Travel Insurance

All trekkers should consider travel insurance

Late Hotel Checkout

On your departure day hotel checkout is 11am. If you wish to have an extended checkout it's available for an extra charge.

Meet Your Leaders

Your Western trip leader will be Dave Ashley and/or Shelley Johannesen. Dave is the owner of DASH Adventures, has climbed the 7 summits (including Denali and Everest), and has been trekking and climbing internationally since 2019. Shelley comes from an adventure racing background and has joined Dave on climbs since 2021, including: Everest, Aconcagua, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Cayambe, Island Peak, Lobuche East, and Mera Peak.

CrawDaddy Outdoors owner, Jamie Borglum, will also be joining this adventure as our local group leader.

DASH Adventures, founded in 2023 by Colonel Dave Ashley, a retired US Air Force officer, is a small business that takes pride in its veteran ownership. DASH Adventures exclusively partners with guide companies that are locally owned and operated in the countries where we embark on our treks and climbs. Our unique business approach involves working as unpaid staff members and setting prices that solely cover our expenses.