Peru · HIKING & TREKKING
Everything from a two-hour lake climb to a five-day pass crossing, in one list. The 15 below are compared on sleeping altitude, daily hours on foot and what the price covers once porters and entry fees are in.
Explore Arequipa’s Sillar Route, Añashuayco Quarry, Culebrillas Canyon, ancient petroglyphs, and volcano views on a $12 half-day tour.
“our guide was fun and gave us a lot of info. the bus was clean and wasn't too hot.”
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!”
Trek deep into Peru’s Colca Canyon, sleep at Sangalle Oasis, see Andean condors, and soak in hot springs on this demanding two-day tour.
“We had an amazing time! The hike was definitely enjoyable, manageable if you’re someone who exercises regularly, but it could be quite challenging for some. Our guide was fantastic! He shared lots of interesting information about Peru, the local plants, and the canyon itself. His enthusiasm really made the experience even better. Highly recommended!”
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.”
Hike from Huaraz to brilliant Lagoon 69, pass Llanganuco Lakes, and enjoy high Andes scenery for $31 with transport and a guide.
“Bellissima escursione! Se siete a Huaraz, consiglio di fare questa gita”
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.”
Trek from Condor’s Cross into Colca Canyon, sleep at Sangalle’s Cielo Azul Lodge, and climb back through sunrise scenery.
“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.”
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 :)”
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