CUSCO · TREKS
The routes worth the airfare.
The 15 cusco treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.
A sunrise start from Cusco for a guided Ausangate seven-lakes trek near Pacchanta, with breakfast, lunch, and hot springs.
Most Popular“A great trip. Our guide Eduardo was checking on on everyone the whole trip. The beautiful place, without crowds, we were the only group almost the whole time.”
Small-group day trek from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with breakfast, lunch, bilingual guide, oxygen, and transport.
“Passeio ótimo sem problemas. Recomendo.”
Short on time, big on Andes drama. This 3-day Salkantay trek brings you to Machu Picchu with guided support, meals, and key transfers.
“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”
Early start, small-group hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) from Cusco with high-altitude safety gear, meals, and time for photos.
“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…”
Hike Peru’s Choquequirao trek with a small team, chef-cooked meals, and quiet time at the Inca ruins above the Apurímac canyon.
“Trip of a lifetime! We did the 4-day, 3-night TreXperience Trek with Gary (lead guide) and Sergio (support guide) and “Chef Ratatouille” Balbino starting Sept 8th, 2025. Length of trip was just about right - long enough to get good hikes bu”
5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu with glamping, Humantay Lake, Pachamanca, and Vistadome/360° train return to Cusco.
“This trek was incredible. The journey was so well-organised and our guides were fantastic. Klever was so knowledgable and taught us loads of information along the route. Alexis and Elias were equally fantastic, providing tunes and moral support the entire way. The chefs were unbelievably talented, able to create 6-8 dishes at every mealtime, all…”
4-day Ancascocha trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Small group, meals and park fees included, ruins tour plus Aguas Calientes stay.
“Loved this trek. I did two other treks with another company and really feel Action Peru delivered a better experience. And the other tour group is a major operator while Action Peru is smaller. So pros and cons.”
Five days hiking around Apu Ausangate: small-group care, all meals, hot springs soaks, pass ceremonies, and Cusco return.
“An epic 5 days completing the Ausengate + Raimbow Mountain Trek with the Vidal Expedition crew (Chino, Begnino, Jośe, Angel). The scenery was amazing, super friendly and knowledgable team, yummy good, and lots of fun! Would highly highly recommend!! Thanks so much for such a cool experience :)”
4-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with camping, meals, and Sun Gate. Small group tour. $930 pp.
“Amazing trip. We had the best guide Nico. The food along the trip was fantastic despite the fact we were camping. The porters, chef, guide and company that ran this tour were second to none. No question went unanswered.”
Four days of glamping dome nights on the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, with sunrise options, hot meals, and included train return.
“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…”
Trek to Laguna Humantay from Cusco with an early 4am start, an Inca guide, breakfast and lunch included, and entrance fee extra.
“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…”
A tough, scenic 5-day trek to Choquequirao with porters, camping, and guided Inca ruins—plus hot springs and a sacred monolith.
“Excellent! Well organized. Fantastic support, food, and experience. Our guide, Guido, made sure to motivate each member of our group with enthusiasm and compassion. We, 5 friends from California, had a great experience thanks to our guide, GUIDO.”
4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Humantay Lagoon, Salkantay Pass, eco domes, and an early guided citadel visit from Cusco.
“Our guide, Gilber, was very knowledgeable. It was great to have long conversations with him, learning about some historic and other little-known facts.”
5-day Salkantay trek from Cusco with camping, cloud forest hikes, and sunrise Machu Picchu, plus train back. Small group up 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…”
4-day Lares trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco with a small group, camping nights, train to Aguas Calientes, and a guided citadel visit.
“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…”
Every great trekking region, and the routes worth walking in each.
