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15 Best Hiking & Trekking In Cusco

Cusco’s best days out.

The 15 most popular hiking & trekking out of Cusco. The ones worth waking up at altitude for, with prices, run times and the operators behind them.

15 Best Hiking & Trekking In Cusco

From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - Altitude and comfort: what this day really asks of your body
Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

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1.From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

One-day Ausangate trek from Cusco to 7 lakes, with breakfast, lunch, optional horses, and Pacchanta hot springs.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“This was one of the most amazing experiences my son or I have ever had. Our guide, Kevin, was excellent. He helped us throughout the day and also provided so much added knowledge of the culture and history. He helped us take some incredible pictures. This was a fairly difficult trek with the altitude but…”

360 reviews1 dayFrom $29by Inka Altitude

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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional) - Van Ride to Cusipata: Dirt Roads, Glaciers, and a Real Sense of Distance
Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Rainbow Mountain Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

Early pickup, Andes views, and a guided hike to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain with breakfast and lunch included from Cusco.

★ 4.7

“An unforgettable adventure! Although the climb was challenging, the breathtaking views made every step worthwhile. Our guide, David, provided constant encouragement throughout the journey and even captured amazing photos of us at the summit. I recommend this experience, as it left a lasting impression on me.”

149 reviewsFrom $29by Kantu Peru Tours

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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - Rainbow Mountain at 5,036m: the big viewpoint and what to expect
Cusco, Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Rainbow Mountain Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

Full-day trek from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with a small bilingual group, oxygen, and included meals plus summit views.

★ 4.5

“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.”

121 reviews1 dayFrom $145by PVTravel

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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Mountain Sky View to Santa Teresa Valley, Then Coffee and Urubamba River
3-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

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4.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

Walk a shorter Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu in 3 days, with hut + hotel, horses, meals, and guided access.

★ 5.0

“I just completed the Salkantay 3 day Challenge with Salkantay Trekking and had an AMAZING time! My guide, Marco, was incredibly helpful and organized and made sure we all had an amazing time.”

101 reviews3 days (approx.)From $680.00by Salkantay Trekking

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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek - The Trek Out: Alpacas, Llama Herds, and Ausangate Views
Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Rainbow Mountain Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

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5.From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

A fast, small-group trek from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain at 5,020 m, with a knowledgeable guide, poles, and altitude-smart pacing.

★ 4.5

“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…”

98 reviews16 hoursFrom $61by PVTravel

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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds - Breakfast at 5:30 am: fuel matters more than you think
Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Private, Rainbow Mountain Tours, Tour Reviews

Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

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6.Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

Small-group Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain hike from Cusco with early pickup, alpaca walk, and warm food to beat crowds.

★ 5.0

“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…”

86 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $199.00by exploor

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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights - Day 1: from Capuliyoc down to Chiquiska and Santa Rosa camp
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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

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7.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

A small-group Choquequirao trek from Cusco with early starts, stunning Apurímac canyon views, chef-cooked meals, and sunrise at the ruins.

★ 5.0

“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”

81 reviews4 days (approx.)From $698.00by TreXperience

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day 1: Cusco to Humantay Lake and glamping at 4,150 m
5-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Machu Picchu by Train, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights - Cusco Pickup to Soqma: The Ride That Sets Your Pace
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

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

Ancascocha Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu: 4 days of high views, Inca ruins, camping meals, and a guided Machu Picchu visit.

★ 5.0

“The views were amazing since day one, there were so many different landscapes (jungle, alpines, green fields and more). The people working in the company were amazing. It was really nice to do the trek with someone that is from the area (ERead more”

77 reviewsFrom $730.00by Action Peru Treks

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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike - Soraypampa Base Camp at 3,900m: The Climb That Tests Your Pace
Cusco, Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Humantay Lake Tours, Tour Reviews

Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

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10.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

Humantay Lake full-day hike from Cusco with early pickup, private transfers, breakfast and lunch, and a guided climb to a turquoise glacier lake.

★ 5.0

“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…”

75 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $89.00by CrossoverPeru Tours

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Ausangate Trek 5 Days - Day 1: Tinke, Rondoca, and Upis hot springs at camp altitude
5-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Ausangate Trek 5 Days

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11.Ausangate Trek 5 Days

Cusco Ausangate Trek with Vidal Expeditions: 5 days of small-group passes, turquoise lagoons, hot springs, and all-inclusive meals.

★ 5.0

“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 :)”

74 reviews5 days (approx.)From $660.00by Vidal Expeditions

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4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour - Altitude and Fitness Check: Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,215 m
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Inca Trail Treks, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Tours

4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

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12.4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

Four days of guided Inca Trail trekking with camping, permits, and Machu Picchu entry from the Sun Gate, plus food, porters, and transport.

★ 5.0

“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.”

70 reviewsFrom $930.00by Inca Trail Machu

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Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome - Day 2: The 4650m Salkantay pass, cloud forest downhike, and Chaullay coffee-camp vibes
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

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

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

4-day Salkantay trek with glamping domes and Machu Picchu sunrise options, guided meals, and return by train to Cusco.

★ 5.0

“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…”

68 reviews4 days (approx.)From $761.91by Quechuas Expeditions

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide - The 4:00am pickup: how the day starts and why it matters
Cusco, Full-Day, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Humantay Lake Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

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

Full-day trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with early pickup, small-group guide, breakfast and lunch, and Inca stories on the way.

★ 4.5

“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…”

66 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $29.00by Mapi Travel Agency

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2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Day 1: From Cusco to KM 104, then Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate
2-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Inca Trail Treks, Machu Picchu Tours, Tour Reviews

2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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15.2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

2-day Short Inca Trail from KM 104 to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate, Wiñay Wayna ruins, Aguas Calientes hotel, permits, meals.

★ 5.0

“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!”

66 reviews2 days (approx.)From $761.91by Quechuas Expeditions

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