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“Stunning views. Would highly recommend. Breakfast and lunch did the job.”
Small-group day trek from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with breakfast, lunch, bilingual guide, oxygen, and transport.
“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.”
Short on time, big on Andes drama. This 3-day Salkantay trek brings you to Machu Picchu with guided support, meals, and key transfers.
“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…”
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.
“Our TreXperiwnce Team was as good as it gets!! Could not recommend the company more highly for their overall quality and attention to detail and experience. Our guide Elias was top notch in every way. Very knowledgable, kind, positive, funny, and talkative without being overly so. A pure joy to be with for 4 days.…”
5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu with glamping, Humantay Lake, Pachamanca, and Vistadome/360° train return to Cusco.
“Very good service and excellent guides. Food was amazing and everything was well organised. Well recommended for sporty and adventurous people.”
4-day Ancascocha trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Small group, meals and park fees included, ruins tour plus Aguas Calientes stay.
“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”
Five days hiking around Apu Ausangate: small-group care, all meals, hot springs soaks, pass ceremonies, and Cusco return.
“Great experience!”
4-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with camping, meals, and Sun Gate. Small group tour. $930 pp.
“I joined the Inca Trail tour with Tierras Vivas, and our tour guide Nico Raul made the whole experience truly unforgettable!”
Four days of glamping dome nights on the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, with sunrise options, hot meals, and included train return.
“I had such a great time on the Salkantay trek, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Fernando. He was so nice and incredibly helpful throughout the whole journey, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He also had a great sense of humour it was fun to have…”
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.
“I had a wonderful experience thank you to our guide Guide Roman. He did a wonderful job supporting and helping us. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the Incas and the local traditions, ss he grew up in this area. Always smiling and explaining what we would go each day. There were many…”
4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Humantay Lagoon, Salkantay Pass, eco domes, and an early guided citadel visit from Cusco.
“The activity is interesting and impactful. The activity is quite challenging and physically demanding but the very acknowledgeable guide named Rene made the activity possible to accomplished by all the participants.”
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.
