Men’s hiking trip peru - machu picchu: may 7 - 15, 2026

Into the Wild is your opportunity to reconnect with your true self. It’s time to tap into your inner warrior and appreciate the raw beauty of nature and your own nature as a man.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Peru, where we’ll conquer the Ancascocha Trail, leading us to the legendary Machu Picchu. This iconic site, steeped in history, is a powerful experience that every man should witness. Together, we’ll tackle the 30-mile trek alongside fellow men from around the globe, immersing ourselves in the rich Peruvian and Incan culture while honing our resilience, self-improvement, and adventurous spirit.

Are you ready for an epic journey through the rugged Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu? Picture yourself digging into hearty, three-course meals of authentic Peruvian cuisine, exploring charming villages, and soaking in breathtaking views across 30 miles of challenging terrain. This is your chance to embrace self-empowerment and unleash your inner beast.

This retreat is crafted for men who crave growth, transformation, and adventure. Come as you are, and leave as a stronger, more authentic version of yourself.

Below is the information on what you will gain from this transformative experience.

Join us, and rediscover your inner strength and wild spirit.

Cost for Peru is $2850 per person for 8 nights. All lodging, food, and transportation during the retreat is included, and ALL rooms/tents are shared occupancy. You just need to get yourself to Cusco, Peru and home again, and the rest is covered through your ticket (minus alcohol and souvenirs).

Who:

Men. From all walks of life. Men with a passion for adventure, hiking, and exploring diverse cultures—or all of the above. Men who are eager to learn, discover, and connect directly with another culture. Men who are ready to uncover or rediscover their true selves.

Why:

When is the last time you enjoyed eight nights abroad for yourself? To develop the inner you, your skills and to have adventures you deserve?

NOTE: THIS PARTICULAR INTO THE WILD IS ALL ABOUT THE HIKING, ADVENTURE AND THE INCREDIBLE SIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES. UNBEATABLE FOOD WILL BE PREPARED ALONG THE TRAIL!

When:

May 7th to 15th 2026. You DO NOT want to miss this. You will fly into Cusco on Thursday the 7th of may, and fly out of Cusco on Friday morning the 15th of May, 2025.

What:

A men's retreat designed to help you rediscover your true self, your passions, and the incredible world around you. This experience will reignite your sense of adventure and make you feel alive. It’s a bonding journey that you won’t want to miss.

We’ll tackle the trails and explore the wild side by side. Savor hearty, exceptional meals together. Immerse ourselves in a vibrant culture packed with rugged experiences. Together, we’ll forge unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime..

Have you ever found yourself in a place so distinct from your own country, with sights, smells, sounds, and textures that are simply mind-blowing?

Join us on a trek to one of the 7 Wonders of the World, an adventure that can truly transform your life!

IMPORTANT NOTE: tHIS RETREAT WILL INVOLVE WILD ADVENTURES and a LOT of Hiking. The Trek to Machu Picchu is 30 miles over 5 days, with a lot of incline and decline. The altitude is significant, and varies between 8,000 and 16,000 feet. We ask that you be in excellent hiking shape and arrive with already broken-in shoes. WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU BE OPEN TO NEW PEOPLE AND NEW EXPERIENCES. iF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS, JUST ASK! thor@itwadventure.com

A reminder: your expenses are all included, except your flights to and from Peru from your home. We cover lodging, activities, food, transport, etc!

Curious about the camping? Our guides provide comfortable tents right off the trail in the Andes Mountains. You can bring your own sleeping bag or rent one. Food is cooked right in camp! 45L duffel bags are provided that will be carried on a horse for you during the day, but you will carry the stuff you need on the hike yourself. For other night stays aside from the trek, we will stay in hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes.

There are no refunds to this retreat period- due to the nature of retreat planning. However, you are more than welcome to sell your ticket to another man, since this is bound to sell out. Re-selling tickets is highly successful when I help you to do so.

Into The Wild is now requiring its trip attendees to provide proof of travel insurance purchase for this trip. Generally this costs an extra $100usd, and can save your bacon when traveling and things go wrong. Please email wendy@itwadventure.com if you have any questions about getting travel insurance.

Peru Ancascocha Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Cusco. All transport from airport today to hotel will be provided by Into the Wild. Check into hotel, free time, meet up for dinner at 6:30.

Day 2: Day trip to Moray, Maras and Chinchero. Dinner at 5pm, Trek briefing at 7pm.

Day 3: Trek begins. Today you’ll walk about 4-5 hours up to a highest elevation of 12,139 feet. Distance to walk, 5 miles. Difficulty: Moderate. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by the trek chef.

Day 4: Today you’ll hike about 8-10 hours through stunning scenery, likely not seeing any other trekkers. The highest elevation will be 14,599 feet, and the distance is about 9 miles. Difficulty: Challenging. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by the trek chef.

Day 5: Today you’ll hike for about 6 hours, distance 8 miles, almost all downhill to a low elevation of 6,700 feet. Difficulty: easy. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by the trek chef.

Day 6: We will finish the actual trek portion of the trip today. We will hike for 4-5 hours mostly downhill and flat terrain, back to a little town where we will end our trek with a lunch and thank our guides. Then, we will board a train to the town of Aguas Calientes. We will have a dinner in town and sleep in a hotel. Breakfast and lunch are provided by the trek chef.

Day 7: Free day in Aguas Calients- you can choose to meet up with the group for lunch and dinner or you can choose to have a day to yourself for relaxation and rest. Optional things to do on your own today include: Hot Springs, massages, shopping, etc. Breakfast will be at our hotel, lunch and dinner are provided by Into the Wild.

Day 8: In the morning you’ll wake early, catching a bus with our group to make it to the opening hour of Machu Picchu. You’ll have a guide to teach you all about the ancient city as you walk around this amazing site. When done, we’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and have lunch. There will be about 2 hours of free time until we need to catch the train back to Ollantytambo, which is a 1.5 hours long ride. Finally, vans will take us back to Cusco for dinner and re-check into the hotel. Breakfast will be at our hotel, lunch and dinner are provided by Into the Wild.

Day 9: Depart! Breakfast, and transport back to the airport will be provided by Into the Wild. Hotel checkout is at 10:00 am, so if your flight is at night you may feel free to leave your luggage in storage with the hotel to explore Cusco more.

Note: During this trip, we will spend 4 nights and 5 days camping along the Ancascocha Trail. The Milky Way will be stunningly present at night!

We can show you how, and connect with you and your fellow women attendees as well.

Women often learn better through experiences with other inspiring women. This retreat is only for women (there will be various male guides) will be filled with warm, open, inviting leaders and attendees, who are all ready and waiting for a creative, immersive, life-changing experience.

To register for the Peru Trek with a full payment of $2850, please click here.

To register with a half payment of $1425, click here.