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The 15 Best Treks in Peru

74 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Cusco sits at 3,400m, which is why nobody sensible walks on day one. These 15 cover the Inca Trail permits, the Salkantay and Lares alternatives, Rainbow Mountain and the Colca canyon, with acclimatisation advice attached.

From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek - Leaving Arequipa for Añashuayco Quarry
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From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek

1.Sillar Route Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 461 reviews · 4 hours · from $12Our pick

Spend four hours outside Arequipa visiting the working Añashuayco Quarry, a carved stone church facade, Culebrillas Canyon, ancient Wari petroglyphs, and a volcano viewpoint. English and Spanish guides, including guides such as Mike, Jose, and Alexandra, lead the tour. Bring soles, sunscreen, insect repellent, and sturdy shoes.

“I had Mike as a guide and his english was great. Also gave me recommendations for restaurants. Side note: I only had big bills and some places only took smaller ones and mike gave me some change. Stand out guy.”

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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

2.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

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

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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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour - A very early ride from Arequipa to Cruz del Cóndor
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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

3.2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · 2 days · from $30

Trek 24 kilometers through Colca Canyon with an English-speaking guide, beginning at Cruz del Cóndor and ending with a steep climb from Sangalle. You will see Andean condors, pre-Inca terraces, local plants, hot springs, and camelids. Guides such as Carlos, Alex, Rafael, and Luigi have earned praise for their care and local knowledge.

“It was just great. It wasn't rushed and we had plenty of time to enjoy the Canyon, the views and the food. Special thanks to our guide Alex who's just an awesome dude that knows every rock in the canyon and took good care of us. Just a few things I want to mention that I personally couldn't find anywhere, hope it helps: * You can rent bamboo sticks/poles at the start of the tour in San Miguel, it's 5 SOL per stick. * Second day you will start very early in the morning while it's still dark, a flashlight is highly recommended. We didn't have one and had to…”

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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

4.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

5.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

6.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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2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon - Leaving Arequipa before dawn
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2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

7.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $124

Leave Arequipa before dawn for a guided descent through Colca Canyon, stopping at Chivay and Condor’s Cross. Walk from 3,300 to 1,900 meters, sleep at Cielo Azul Lodge in Sangalle, then climb by torchlight to Cabanaconde. English and Spanish guiding, meals, transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“A couple of us in the group had heat realted sickness at first day of hiking. Our tour guide was super helpful to get us through the day. We chosed the mule ride for the next days's ascending hike. Mule operators did not seem understand that some of us were first time mule/horse riders. My foots was not adjusted to the foot cups before took off. After I screamed the mule guide stopped to put my foots in but he did not audjusted the position of side strips ( I have short legs), so my foots kept coming off the foot cups. My friend with another mule guide had the…”

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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

8.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

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.4 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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4 hours Tour: Route of Sillar with Trek in Culebrillas - The opening view of volcanoes and the Chilina Valley
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4 hours Tour: Route of Sillar with Trek in Culebrillas

13.4 hours Tour: Route of Sillar with Trek in Culebrillas

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 69 reviews · 4h 30m · from $11Best value

This 4.5-hour Arequipa excursion takes you from the city to the Añashuayco quarries and Culebrillas Canyon. You’ll see ashlar stone being worked, a huge carved church facade, volcanic scenery, Wari petroglyphs, and apachetas. The tour runs in English or Spanish, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Véhicule neuf. La visite a eu lieu seulement en espagnol car le guide anglais était malade. On nous a toutefois offert de reporter, mais nous avions autre chose. Le tour a commencé 30 minutes plus tard et nous n’avons pas eu assez de temps pour apprécier totalement.”

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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

14.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

15.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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