Category Hiking & Trekking

Cusco · HIKING & TREKKING

15 Hiking & Trekking Tours from Cusco Actually Worth Booking

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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - The 4 a.m. pickup and the Pacchanta start (bundle up)

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional) - The Cusco-to-Cusipata drive: breakfast first, then dirt roads and glaciers

2.Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · from $29

12-hour dawn tour from Cusco to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, with breakfast, lunch, bilingual guide, oxygen tank, and optional Red Valley hike. $29.

“Had the most amazing time! I can totally recommend this company because they really value your feedback. Our guide, Joel, was translating all the information into English just for me, considering I was the only non-Spanish speaker on the bus. Everything was perfect, from the smooth transport to the delicious food (with plenty of vegetarian choices) and the super enjoyable hike up the mountain. Highly recommend. P.S. Note for Joel: Aconcagua - 6,961 m, Everest - 8,849 m, Ausangate - 6,384 m”

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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - Rainbow Mountain at 5,036m: what you see and how long you get

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

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

Hike to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley from Cusco with a small group, bilingual guide, and buffet meals at high Andean altitude.

“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 Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day 1: Cusco pickup at dawn, Abra Salkantay, and the hut-camp night

4.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

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

A fast guided Salkantay trek that hits Abra Salkantay, coffee valleys, and then Machu Picchu in 3 days with key comforts included.

“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

From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek - The Main Trek: Ausangate Views, Red Mountains, and Herd Time

5.From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

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

Early 4am trek from Cusco to Vinicunca with a small-group guide, alpacas, Ausangate views, seven-color mountain stops, and lunch included.

“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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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds - Cusco Pickup at Dawn: How the Day Gets You Moving Without Rushing

6.Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $199

Small-group hike to Palccoyo’s rainbow mountains with early Cusco pickup, breakfast, lunch, oxygen, and a quieter trail.

“We had a fantastic time exploring Palcoyo, thanks to our experienced guide, Jesús Carrion. The tour started promptly, and Jesús took great care of us throughout the day. Although the walk to Palcoyo, also known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain, was relatively easy and moderate, the high altitude of 4900m caused my husband to feel short of breath. Jesús made a concerted effort to ensure his well-being while also keeping an eye on the rest of the group. Compared to Vinicunca, Palcoyo was noticeably less crowded, and it offered breathtaking views of three rainbow mountains, the red valley, and the stone forest. Unfortunately, we had to skip the stone forest…”

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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights - The Early-Morning Start: Why 4:30 am Can Be a Good Thing

7.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

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

4-day Choquequirao trek from Cusco to the lost Inca city with chef and porters, small groups, early starts, and Saywite.

“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”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Humantay Lake and Salkantay Glamping: Day 1’s turquoise start (and starry finish)

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

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

5 days hiking Salkantay with glamping and cultural stops, then sunrise Machu Picchu and a scenic Vistadome/360° train back to Cusco.

“Fantastic trip! All of the staff were incredible. The food was delicious and better than the restaurant food we had in aquas calientes. Cesar was a brilliant guide and looked after us really well. Some highlights. Salkantay mountain standing over our campsite first night. The night sky first night. The very distant view of macchu picchu on the fourth night. Some tips - you need cash in Peru. Be prepared. Altitude was a problem on the first day of the trip and medication (acetazolamide) helped those who had it.”

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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights - Day 1 From Cusco to Soqma: Waterfall Views and Perolniyoc Ruins

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

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

Hike the Ancascocha trail on a small group to Machu Picchu. Camping, meals, and park fees included, with fewer crowds than classic routes.

“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.”

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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

Humantay Lake Full Day Hike - Soraypampa base camp (3,900 m): where the hike truly begins

10.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89

Early-morning Humantay Lake hike from Cusco with private transfers, small-group guidance, breakfast and lunch, and glacier views.

“Tour was awesome. Pick up perfectly on time. Our tour guide Luz was above and beyond , she was perfect. She answered all questions we were asking and most important she helped us to get all the way to the top because at the beginning of the climb I was struggling. Thank you Luz and I hope we meet again on some other tour.”

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Ausangate Trek 5 Days

Ausangate Trek 5 Days - Day 1: Upis Hot Springs After Your First Look at Apu Ausangate

11.Ausangate Trek 5 Days

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

A 5-day Ausangate trek from Cusco with small-group service, hot springs, high passes up to Palomani 5,200m, and culture ceremonies.

“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 :)”

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4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour - Day 1: Km 82, the Urubamba River path, and Huayllabamba

12.4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

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

A 4-day Inca Trail trek from Km 82 to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate, with camping, permits, guides, and train back included.

“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.”

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

Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome - Day 1: Mollepata to Soraypampa—Cruzpata views and your cold-weather camp

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

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

4 days of Salkantay trekking with glamping dome stays and Machu Picchu at sunrise or first light, plus train and hotel included.

“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 a joke and a laugh with him along the way. One of the highlights was when he even played football with us during the trek, which made the experience feel extra special. Overall, it was unforgettable, and I’m really glad Fernando was our guide.”

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2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Cusco Morning to KM 104: The Setup You’ll Feel the Most

14.2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $761

Hike Peru’s short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate, with Wiñay Wayna ruins, meals included, and a guided site visit.

“We had an incredible time on the Short Inca Trail. Our guide, José, was incredibly knowledgable and made the experience wonderful. José took good care of us and I would go on another guided tour with him in a heartbeat. Thanks, José!”

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide - Soraypampa: where the day turns into a hike

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

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

Full-day trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with guide, early pickup, breakfast and lunch, and included safety gear for an Andean adventure.

“A Laguna Humantay é uma das paisagens mais lindas que já tive a oportunidade de admirar. A subida da montanha é íngreme e com alguns obstáculos, mas bem possível de fazer. Quanto a empresa que nos guiou até lá, deixou bastante a desejar. Difícil comunicação e demora nos retornos com as instruções do passeio. Nosso guia Fred além de fazer brincadeiras vulgares referente aos brasileiros, a todo o momento parecia querer nos desmotivar a subir a pé, para que pegássemos (e pagássemos por) cavalos. Tínhamos 2 senhoras no grupo, e o guia em nenhum momento ofereceu suporte ou ajudar para elas, pelo contrário, muitas vezes andava bem a frente ou…”

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