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The 15 Best Treks from Cusco

41 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Every Andean route sells from the same few streets, and the permits are the whole game. These 15 cover the classic trail, Salkantay, Ausangate and the day climbs, with altitude profiles and what a porter weight limit means.

From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - The 4 a.m. start and the road to Pacchanta
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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

1.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for a demanding but beautiful day near Ausangate. You’ll hike about 13 kilometers past seven alpine lakes, reach heights above 4,600 meters, eat breakfast and lunch in Pacchanta, and soak in hot springs afterward. Guides such as Kevin, Eduardo, Carlos, and Inti have earned praise for pacing groups and helping with altitude.

“It was worth the money. Tiring but totally worth it. Recommend 100%.”

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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - Climbing to Rainbow Mountain at 5,036 meters
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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

2.Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Travel from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with breakfast, lunch, transport, and a bilingual guide. You’ll hike to 5,036 meters, see Ausangate, and have time for photos. The Red Valley walk is optional and unguided, so this small-group tour suits fit hikers who can manage extreme altitude and a very early start.

“Escursione? Sostanzialmente è stato un servizio di transfer. Nessuna spiegazione dalla guida che non ci ha seguiti durante il tragitto. Inoltre, si è persa un turista causando un ora di ritardo a tutto il gruppo. Infine, non è stato dato il tempo per visitare la red valley.”

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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Salkantay Pass: the demanding heart of Day 1
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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

3.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680Top rated

You’ll cross the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass, descend from glaciers into coffee country, and reach Machu Picchu in three intense days. Salkantay Trekking provides guides, cooks, horses for up to 5 kilograms of gear, camping equipment, meals, and transport. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe are noted for strong support and local insight.

“Absolutely memorable experience across the Andes, admiring stunning nature, pushing physical limits, and just having so much fun. The three days are very intense and not appropriate for those who conduct a very sedentary life but it's something you'll remember forever. The trekking part was exceptional, maybe the cultural and informational one could be slightly improved. Also you will not sleep much!”

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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek - The 4:00 AM pickup and the road to Hanchipacha
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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

4.Rainbow Mountain Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 16 hours · from $61

Leave Cusco around 4:00 AM for a high-altitude trek from Quesiuno to Rainbow Mountain. You will walk among alpaca and llama herds, red hills, local homes, and views of Ausangate before reaching 5,020 meters. English or Spanish guides, meals, poles, oxygen, and transport are included, with groups limited to 15 people.

“Es war ein guter Ausflug, allerdings habe ich die Beschreibung missverstanden, ich dachten wandert ca.3 h hin un 2 h zurück, es waren aber nur 3h insgesamt zum Wandern. Außerdem hat mir die Information gefehlt, dass man zum red valley auch noch gehen kann für 30 Soles zusätzlich. Hätte gerne mehr Zeit gehabt am Vinicunca und Red Valley. Ansonsten hat aber alles gepasst.”

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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights - Day two: the climb toward Marampata and Choquequirao
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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

5.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $698

This four-day, three-night trek takes you from Cusco through the Apurimac Canyon to Choquequirao, with a guide, chef, porter, meals, camping, and transport included. Guides named in guest feedback include Elias, Sebastian, and Gary, though your team may differ. Expect steep climbs, early starts, simple camps, and far fewer people than at Machu Picchu.

“With all of the positive reviews that I read for TreXperience, our expectations were very high. We were incredibly happy to have those expectations exceeded treXperience was efficient, friendly, competent, and everything went very smoothly. We had a fantastic four days. Our guide Elias could not have been a better guide. He was patient and kind, inspired us to keep going on the steep hills, and shared lots of historical and archaeological knowledge. Our chef Leandro prepared meals that you cannot believe were possible while trekking for four days. His assistant Elias was incredibly helpful and friendly. Our mule master Boris was cheerful and efficient. The whole team could not…”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day 1: Humantay Lake and a cold night at 4,150 meters
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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

6.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655

Spend five days hiking the Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, glamping, a Pachamanca feast, coffee tasting, and a night at Llactapata. Small groups of up to 16 travel with English or Spanish guides, chefs, muleteers, and a panoramic Vistadome or 360° train.

“We had an amazing time!! The hike is so beautiful. And the team was great too. The food was the best we had in Peru and there were a lot of vegetarian options. Our guide José was the best. Super nice and patient with us when we walked slowly and stopped a lot to take pictures. He was very funny and answered all our questions. He was very good at motivating us, when we got tired in the end of the day. The trip was very well organised and there were no hidden costs.”

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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights - Day 1: Soqma to Chancachuco Valley
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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

7.Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $730

Trek from Cusco along the demanding Ancascocha Trail, crossing the 14,599-foot Kuychiccasa Pass and visiting Perolniyoc ruins. Your small group has a local guide, cooks, camping equipment, meals, park fees, and one night in Aguas Calientes before a guided Machu Picchu visit. Ask who leads your departure, as guides have included Lino, Lina, Edison, Christian, and Eddy.

“My brother and I did this trip and had an amazing time! This trail, while not the classic Inca trail, is a great experience. The hike goes through the mountains and gives amazing views without the crowds of the classic trail. We visited several Incan Read more”

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Ausangate Trek 5 Days - Day 2: Arapa Pass and the blue lakes
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Ausangate Trek 5 Days

8.Ausangate Trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $660

Leave Cusco at 5 a.m. for a five-day Ausangate circuit with a group of up to 10. Expect high-altitude passes, glacier-fed lakes, Upis and Pacchanta hot springs, camping at up to 4,630 meters, local food, weaving, and a closing visit with a Peruvian family. Guides may include Chino, Urbano, or Guillermo.

“Where to begin? A fabulous trek with an incredible team. There were two of us, and we were pampered by the Vidal Expedition team. Ansangate is a captivating mountain, and it must be experienced with people who reveal its spirituality to you. Every day we went from glacier to glacier, from color to color, from discovery to experience. The expedition was very comfortable with top-notch equipment transported by our horse driver Angel. We ate more than enough thanks to our cook Beni and our assistant cook Euden, and we were expertly guided by our guide Chino. Thank you all for your good humor and smiles, thank you for all these…”

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4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour - Day one: Km 82, the Vilcanota River, and the first camp
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4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

9.4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $930

Hike the classic four-day Inca Trail from Km 82 to Machu Picchu with an experienced guide, porters, chef, camping gear, meals, permits, and return transport. Expect steep climbs, high altitude, cloud forest, ancient ruins, and an early Sun Gate arrival. Guides may include Nico, Cesar, Plinio, or Josias.

“I joined the Inca Trail tour with Tierras Vivas, and our tour guide Nico Raul made the whole experience truly unforgettable!”

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Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome - Day 2: The Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters
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Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

10.Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $761

Trek from Cusco through the Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters, sleep in Sky Lodge domes, cross cloud forest and arrive at Machu Picchu for a guided visit. Guides such as Fernando, Nildo, Jose, and Steven have led recent departures, with meals, porters, train travel, and lodging in Aguas Calientes included.

“My mother and I did the 4 day Salkantay trek with Fernando as our guide. He was so patient, accommodating, and really knowledgeable of everything to do with the mountain and history of the Incas. The trek entailed many history lessons from Fernando where everyone learned so much. There were different levels of fitness on the trek and Fernando accommodated everyone, provided coco leaves, and encouraged us at times where we were exhausted. The food on the trek was absolutely amazing, the chef outdid himself every night. The accommodation on the mountain was very comfortable aswell. I thought the prices and tips were all very fair, I wish I could…”

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide - Breakfast in Mollepata before the climb
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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

11.Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $29

Leave Cusco at 4:00am for Mollepata, Soraypampa, and the steep 90-minute hike to Humantay Lake. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide leads the route, with breakfast, lunch, transport, oxygen, and first aid included. The $29 price is appealing, but confirm the separate 20-sol entrance fee and drop-off arrangements.

“Tough but AMAZING hike and experience! I struggled as I was not quite adjusted to the altitude yet but the tour guide was patient and helpful during the climb. It’s a long ride up and down and the hike is a little intense but the views and the lagoon were totally worth it!! Would recommend for a day trip in Cusco!!”

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Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights - Before sunrise from Cusco to Cachora
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Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights

12.Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $735

This five-day trek from Cusco takes you through the Apurímac Valley to Choquequirao, an Inca citadel larger than Machu Picchu but far less visited. Expect steep canyon climbs, camping, mule-supported luggage, guided ruins, the Saywite Monolith, and a final soak at Cconoc hot springs. Guides such as Guido, George, Carlos, and Caesar have led past departures.

“WOW! Guido was/is a fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and humorous guide that cannot be outdone. His passion and knowledge for the culture is obvious throughout our trip. He connected with each one of our “Team Dave” and was there to help, each of us, when we needed it.”

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days - Day three: coffee country and the walk beside the Urubamba River
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days

13.Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $590

You will trek from Challacancha across the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu, with visits to Humantay Lagoon, coffee farms, cloud forest, and Aguas Calientes. English-speaking guides such as Gilber or Rene may lead the group, though guides vary. The package includes meals, lodging, horses, transport, and Machu Picchu entry.

“We got very sick and the company did not provide the guide w a first aid kit or oxygen balloon as advertised in the itinerary! It didn’t end there. I had to pay 200$ out of pocket to get us by taxi to lower elevation. We drove on dangerous rRead more”

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Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N - Day two: the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass
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Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N

14.Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 days (approx.)

You’ll hike from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake, cross the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass, walk through cloud forest and coffee country, then reach Machu Picchu. A bilingual guide, cook, camping gear transport, meals, three nights of camping, one Aguas Calientes hostel night, entrance fees, and return train are included. Groups are limited to 15.

“Senhores nao tempo p trabalhar p os senhores. Pais em situacao atipica. Greves de transportes com alguns eventos violencia. Como eu poderia ficar preso em Machu Pichu, fiz minha desistencia. A quadrilha empresarial negou-se a me reembolsar. Opiniao: o contrato é invalidado quando o pais nao oferece as condicoes de seguranca...... Fui roubado em 3.200 R.”

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4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco - Day 1: Lares hot springs and the climb to Wakawasi
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4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

15.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $847

You’ll trek from Lares to Ollantaytambo over the 4,400-meter Ipsayccocha Pass, camp near local communities, then take the train to Aguas Calientes. A bilingual guide leads the hike and Machu Picchu visit. Percy has been praised for his humor, care, and strong English. Expect long days, cold nights, and a small group of about four people.

“My husband and I went on this tour in May 16. Percy was our tour guide. He's very experienced, funny, helpful and considerate when we went on the hike. His English was also very good. In addition to this, food was awesome and thanks to our chef! It was my first time to go on a hike and the view was absolutely amazing and I really enjoyed this tour.”

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