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The 15 Best Treks in Peru

30 treks  ·  from $11 a head

Cusco sits at 3,400m, which is why most people lose the first two days to acclimatising. These 15 compare the Inca Trail, Salkantay and the Rainbow Mountain day trips on altitude, permits and how early the bus leaves.

From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek - Setting out from central Arequipa
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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, Culebrillas Canyon, Wari petroglyphs, apachetas, and a volcano viewpoint. English and Spanish guides lead the tour, with afternoon departures offering softer light and sunset views.

“Great experience for anyone interested - very informative tour, everything well explained, with enough free time to walk around and see all there is. Beautiful views, it was fun!”

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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation - Day 1: Abra Málaga to the forest eco-house
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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

2.4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 4 days · from $470

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bike, jungle trail, train track, and footpath over four days. The small group tour includes meals, lodging, entrance tickets, return train, and a bilingual guide. Guides such as Francis, Gerson, Luis, Amaru, and Franchesco are often praised for their care and local insight.

“I would recommend this activity to absolutely everyone that wants to do it. Value for money was amazing. Literally cannot fault it for anything. Our tour guide Armando deserves a rating of 100/10 he was absolutely amazing and made the trip so much more fun, his knowledge and personality was brilliant. I met some of the best people on this trip and Armando felt like one of us, it was very much a family feel - very comforting for a solo female traveller.”

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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast in Pacchanta, then the first mountain views
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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

3.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

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

Set out from Cusco before dawn for a guided hike around Ausangate’s alpine lakes. You’ll travel to Pacchanta, walk about 13 kilometers at high altitude, eat breakfast and lunch, then soak in hot springs. Guides such as Kevin, Eduardo, Carlos, and Diana are praised for careful pacing and support.

“Amazing tour! Highly recommended, one of the most beautiful views in Peru”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - The 4 a.m. start from Cusco
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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

4.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582

You hike from Km 104 through Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate, then return via the Vistadome train. Guides such as Gilbert, Jason, Alejandro, and Abelardo are praised for patient pacing and strong local insight. Expect an early start, a demanding first day, and a small group of up to 16.

“What an amazing trip this is. Expect very early starts, the first day is an all-day trek which is of moderate difficulty I would say, culminating in reaching the "sun gate" and an incredible view of Machu Picchu. The second day is an in-depth tour of the site itself and a very fancy train trip back, with a fashion show! Worth every penny.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Day one: Cusco to Santa Teresa and Hydroelectrica
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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

5.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 244 reviews · 2 days · from $290

Travel from Cusco to Hydroelectrica, walk 2.5 hours to Aguas Calientes, stay one night, then reach Machu Picchu early by foot or bus. A guide leads the Circuit 2 visit, with train and private-guide upgrades available.

“Perfect blend of hiking and history. Day one was scenic and peaceful, and day two ended with breathtaking views in Machu Picchu with fewer crowds. Well organized and unforgettable.”

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour - A 3 a.m. departure from Arequipa
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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

6.2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

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

Walk from Cabanaconde into Colca Canyon, spend the night at Sangalle Oasis, and climb back out before breakfast. Guides such as Carlos, Rafael, Alex, and Tonny are praised for plant knowledge and steady support. Expect a small group, early starts, basic lodging, and a demanding 1,000-meter ascent.

“Activity was great, but the latter costs of 195 soles per person they told me this in WhatsApp beforehand. It is very clear because of the booking information. Fidal has been a great guide with perfect English"”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour - Day one begins with the Urubamba River and a train ride
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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

7.Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 days · from $585

You will hike from KM 104 through forest to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then sleep in a 3-star Aguas Calientes hotel before exploring Machu Picchu with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Walter, Victor, Isao, and Alex have led this route, known for generous meals and careful pacing.

“Great way to experience Machu Picchu! Walter was a great guide, very knowledgeable and fun as well. One advantage of the 2-day tour is that you have the chance to see Machu Picchu one two different days (day 1 from the top, day 2 from the inside), which is not possible on the 4-day tour. All the food provided was excellent. Winaywayna was spectacular as well!”

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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - Walking to Rainbow Mountain at 5,036 meters
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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

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

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

Travel from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain at 5,036 meters, then walk toward Red Valley at 5,038 meters. This small-group day trip includes breakfast, lunch, transport, a bilingual guide, oxygen, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Richard and Toreto have been praised for thoughtful care, but Red Valley walkers go without the guide.

“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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Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days - 1nigth || - Two more hours to Inti Punku
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Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days – 1nigth ||

9.Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days – 1nigth ||

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $670Top rated

Walk from Km 104 past Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate, then tour the citadel early the next day. This private 2-day trip from Cusco includes transport, permits, trains, buses, meals, and a professional guide. Confirm the Aguas Calientes hotel arrangement before booking.

“Great tour for Machu Picchu. Excellent tour guide Baleria. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Highly recommended”

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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Mountain Sky View: a useful first-night rest
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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

10.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

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

Take the demanding three-day Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu with guides such as Marco, Guido, or Cesar Quispe. You will cross the 4,630-meter pass, sleep in an Andean hut, visit a coffee farm, and finish with a guided tour of the Inca citadel.

“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.”

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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek - A 4:00 AM departure from Cusco
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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

11.Rainbow Mountain Trek

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

Leave Cusco before dawn for a high-altitude trek to Vinicunca, Peru’s Rainbow Mountain. You’ll hike past alpacas, llamas, red hills, local homes, and Ausangate before reaching 5,020 meters. English or Spanish guides, meals, poles, transport, and oxygen are 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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2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon - Leaving Arequipa before dawn
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2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

12.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

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

Leave Arequipa before dawn for Chivay, Condor’s Cross, and a three-hour descent into Colca Canyon. Sleep at Cielo Azul Lodge in Sangalle, then climb by torchlight to Cabanaconde. English or Spanish guiding, meals, transport, and a pool are included, but entrance fees and the final lunch cost extra.

“Canyon was great. The tour company was thoroughly mediocre; the bus driver played music at 3am, there were bugs at dinner, the breakfast on the first day was tiny.”

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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights - The early departure from Cusco
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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

13.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

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

You’ll trek four days from Capuliyoc to Choquequirao and back through the Apurimac Canyon, with an English-speaking guide, chef, porter, meals, camping support, and transport from Cusco. Guides such as Elias, Sebastian, and Gary have earned praise for patient support and strong local knowledge.

“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 - Day 1: Humantay Lake and the high Salkantay camp
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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

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

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

Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, with glamping, mountain camps, a Pachamanca meal, coffee tasting, and a Vistadome or 360° train. Small groups of up to 16 are led in English or Spanish, with guides such as Cesar, Roger, and José.

“The trip was really good organised they know what they doing. Frank and John our guides were incredible and looked after us really good. Big thanks to our chefs the food was soo delicious. And the campsites expecially the one on the 3 night are in such beutiful spots.”

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2 Day - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - From Cusco to Km 104 by train
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2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

15.2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $550

Start at Km 104, hike 16 km through cloud forest to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then visit Machu Picchu with an English-speaking guide. Pickup from Cusco, train and bus transport, trail permits, breakfast, and lunch are included. Guides such as Marko, Mauro, Ruben, and Wilbur have led this route.

“Amazing 2 day Inca trail experience! Marko was very organized and and clear with instructions before we started our adventure. He was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about the history of Machu Picchu as well as various flora Read more”

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