Peru · HIKING TOURS IN CUSCO
The 15 best hiking tours in Cusco you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of the 7 Lakes Ausangate trek from Cusco, with high Andes views, breakfast, lunch, optional horses, and Pacchanta hot springs.
“Our guide, Kevin, was amazing! The hike was absolutely beautiful. The food was plentiful and good! Overall, it was a phenomenal experience! Unforgettable! And lastly, did I mention: our guide Kevin was AWESOME! 10/10 recommend!”
Review of Cusco’s $29 Rainbow Mountain tour, with high-altitude hiking, meals, guides, transport, costs, safety notes, and practical tips.
“Our guide David, and our driver were excellent. They took great care of us, were easy to communicate with, and showed us a great time to Rainbow mountain. Gracias, amigos!”
Review the Cusco Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley trek, with route details, altitude advice, meals, fees, group size, and practical booking tips.
“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.”
A demanding three-day Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with high-altitude views, jungle trails, meals, guides, and hotels.
“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.”
Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain Trek: a 16-hour, high-altitude day with Ausangate views, alpacas, meals, and practical tips.
“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.”
Escape Cusco’s crowds on a small-group Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain hike with alpacas, meals, local guides, and sweeping high-altitude views.
“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…”
Review the 4-day Choquequirao trek from Cusco, with canyon views, guided camps, meals, porters, and practical advice on its tough climbs.
“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. The team of cooks, Leandrio and Elias, went over and above to spoil us three times a day. Always so clean, and never the same dish twice. An amazing way to experience Peruvian cuisine. And our horseman, Boris, made it all happen carrying our gear from camp to camp with great skill. The reviews are…”
Trek from Humantay Lake over Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu, with glamping, local food, coffee, expert guides, and a scenic train ride.
“Very good service and excellent guides. Food was amazing and everything was well organised. Well recommended for sporty and adventurous people.”
Review the 4-day Ancascocha Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with high mountain passes, Inca ruins, camping, meals, and practical tips.
“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”
Review of the Humantay Lake hike from Cusco, with altitude advice, meals, transport, guide support, price value, and practical booking tips.
“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.”
Review of the 5-day Ausangate Trek from Cusco, with high passes, turquoise lakes, hot springs, local culture, meals, and practical tips.
“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 :)”
Trek 42 kilometers through Andes passes and cloud forest to Machu Picchu, with camping, porters, meals, guides, and train return included.
“Amazing from start to finish. The organisation was perfect, the porters were brilliant, the chef was amazing - (how he produced such delicious food in the middle of the Andes is a mystery - and baked a cake!). Our guide, Nico, was just the Read more”
Review the 4-day Salkantay Trek with Sky Lodge domes, high mountain passes, cloud forest views, meals, guides, and Machu Picchu.
“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 the trek and Fernando accommodated everyone, provided coco leaves, and encouraged us at times where we were exhausted. The food on the trek was absolutely amazing, the chef outdid himself every night. The accommodation on the mountain was very comfortable aswell. I thought the prices and tips were all very fair, I wish I could…”
Review of the 2-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with Wiñay Wayna, Sun Gate, guides, meals, trains, costs, and practical tips.
“This was so fun. You'll love it! What an adventure.”
Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with breakfast, lunch, transport, and a guide. Learn what the altitude, steep trail, and $29 price really mean.
“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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