The 15 Best Treks & Hikes around Cusco

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

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

Review of the 4-day Inca Jungle trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with mountain biking, coffee roasting, hot springs, meals, and lodging included.

“We had a fantastic experience with Inka Destinations on our 4-day trip to Machu Picchu. Everything was organized extremely well — from transportation to meals to accommodations — and we felt taken care of the entire time. A special thank you to our guide, Gustavo, who made the journey unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and culture of the Andes. He always checked in on everyone in the group and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying the trek. The whole trip exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for a well-planned, smooth, and memorable Machu Picchu adventure.”

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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

2.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

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

Review of Cusco's 7 Lakes Ausangate trek, with high-altitude hiking, breakfast, lunch, hot springs, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Lovely 5h around the lakes. friendly guide and driver, simple but good breakfast and lunch buffet in a quite remote area. Beautiful day for it, thanks Eduardo!”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

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

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

Review the 2-day Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, sunset views, hotel stay, and Vistadome train.

“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

4.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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

Review of a $290 two-day Machu Picchu trip from Cusco, with a scenic Hydroelectric hike, Aguas Calientes stay, guide, and early entry.

“Loved the mix of jungle trail and ancient stones. After the hike, climbing into Machu Picchu felt earned. The view from the top at sunrise was breathtaking, and having the guide’s stories about Inca life enriched the whole experience.”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

5.Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

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

Hike the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, visit Wiñay Wayna, sleep in Aguas Calientes, and return by train with a small guided group.

“I loved the tour. Our guide Santiago was amazing and knew so many things about symbolism, philosphy and history of Machu Picchu. Our chef Ramon prepared very delicious lunch for us. After the hike, it was well appreciated. It’s a bit pricey, but money well spent.”

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

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

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

Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain tour, with sunrise departure, Andean scenery, meals, hiking advice, costs, and Red Valley safety notes.

“This company is fantastic! They offered breakfast and lunch, and their tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The mountain hike was not too difficult, but the high altitude presented some challenges. Overall, it was a great experience, thanks to the good service and guidance provided by Kantu peru tours and the guide "Gorky". I would recommend it to others looking for an enjoyable and informative trip.”

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

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

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

Trek to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley from Cusco with meals, transport, a bilingual guide, and high-altitude views.

“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 ||

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

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

Review of a 2-day Inca Trail tour from Cusco with Wiñay Wayna, Sun Gate, Machu Picchu, trains, buses, meals, and a private guide.

“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

9.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

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

Review the 3-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with mountain passes, jungle trails, meals, gear, guides, and practical advice.

“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

10.Rainbow Mountain Trek

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

Trek from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain at 5,020 meters with breakfast, lunch, guides, alpacas, Ausangate views, and small-group transport.

“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

11.Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

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

Escape the crowds on a Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain hike from Cusco, with alpacas, three colorful peaks, meals, and a small group.

“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

12.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

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

Trek to Choquequirao from Cusco over four days, with mountain views, expert support, hearty meals, and far fewer people than Machu Picchu.

“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…”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

13.5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

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

Review the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, glamping, Pachamanca, mountain camps, and a panoramic train.

“Booked this last minute because I am a very “book things as you go” traveler, and I honestly think I got so lucky because I genuinely do not think there is a better experience you can get. My guides were absolutely incredible. Eddie was very knowledgeable and put together and made sure everything went smoothly. Elias was just the kindest and most fun person to be around, and truly cared about all of the people. Very amazing environment and the food was just phenomenal. Seriously cannot recommend this company more, and it is also 100% local!!!”

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2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

14.2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

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

Hike the Short Inca Trail through cloud forest to Machu Picchu, with train travel, a private guide, and early access to the citadel.

“The 2-Day Inca Trail is stunning and totally beautiful. First we got picked up from our hotel and received a lunch bag for the day on the trail. A drive took us to the train station where the Inca Train starts to Machu Picchu. It was a very nice expRead more”

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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

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

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

Trek Peru’s quiet Ancascocha trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu with mountain passes, Inca ruins, camping, meals, and a guide.

“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”

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