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Treks & Hikes in Peru: The 15 Best Routes

96 tours  ·  from $11

Salkantay, Ausangate, the Cordillera Blanca and the day walks that pass for a warm-up at 4,000 metres. The 15 below are priced by length, with a straight answer on altitude, camps and how hard each day really is.

From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek - Starting 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, its large stone carvings, Culebrillas Canyon, ancient Wari petroglyphs, and a volcano viewpoint. English and Spanish guides lead the tour, with guides such as Jose, Mike, Roni, and Alexandra noted for clear explanations. Bring soles, sunscreen, insect repellent, and sturdy shoes.

“The tour lasted exactly 4 hours. I met at the meeting spot at 9 am and was back in Yanahuara at 1 pm. The bus was comfortable but not air conditioned. We were about 25 people in our group. The driver Jose Jose was good. He talked about the sillar, origin of the volcanoes names, ariquepeña food, why people stack 3 rocks, etc. He spoke mostly in Spanish, but could speak English if asked. There was plenty of time to take photos. I recommend this tour. Note: bring insect repellent and sunscreen”

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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast in Pacchanta and the first Ausangate views
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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 $29

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta and trek about 13 kilometers past Ausangate’s bright alpine lakes. You’ll reach roughly 4,620 meters, with guides such as Kevin, Eduardo, Carlos, or Diana helping you manage the pace. Breakfast, lunch, transport, and hot springs make this a full but rewarding day.

“Diana was a great guide! The meal included was good as well”

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour - 3 a.m. departure, Chivay breakfast, and Cruz del Condor
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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

3.2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

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

Walk 24 kilometers through Peru’s Colca Canyon with an English-speaking guide such as Carlos, Alex, Rafael, or Luigi. You’ll see Andean condors, sleep at Sangalle Oasis, and return via hot springs and mountain viewpoints. The trek is demanding, especially the 1,000-meter climb on day two, and the real cost is about $125 to $130 per person.

“Was really fun. Alex was a good guide who took good care of the group!”

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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional) - The 4:00 am departure from Cusco
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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

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

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

Travel from Cusco by tourist van to Vinicunca, then hike about 1.5 hours to Rainbow Mountain at 5,020 meters. A bilingual guide, breakfast, buffet lunch, oxygen, and optional trekking poles are included. Guides such as David and Fredy have earned praise for patient support, though the Red Valley visit may be limited by current access issues.

“I really enjoyed this tour. food was a little basic, but overall it was a good trip 😊”

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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - The early ride through Quiquijana and Llaqta
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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

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

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

Leave Cusco early for Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, with breakfast, lunch, transport, and a bilingual guide included. You’ll hike to 5,036 meters, see Ausangate, and cross stark red slopes. The Red Valley walk is optional in practice, so confirm you have enough time and bring warm layers, water, and sturdy shoes.

“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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From Huaraz: Hike to the Lagoon 69 - Leaving Huaraz before sunrise
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From Huaraz: Hike to the Lagoon 69

6.Hike to the Lagoon 69

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 121 reviews · 12h 30m · from $31

Leave Huaraz before sunrise for Huascaran National Park, stop at the Llanganuco Lakes, then hike from Cebollapampa to Lagoon 69. The three-hour uphill walk reaches 15,255 feet, beneath Chacraraju and Nevado Pisco. Transport and a Spanish-speaking guide are included, but bring breakfast, lunch, snacks, and cash.

“Bellissima escursione! Se siete a Huaraz, consiglio di fare questa gita”

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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Mountain Sky View and the Santa Teresa Valley
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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

7.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

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

Take a fast, challenging route from Cusco to Machu Picchu via the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass. You will sleep in an Andean hut and an Aguas Calientes hotel, hike through mountain and jungle country, and travel home by panoramic train. Guides may include Marco, Guido, or Cesar Quispe, depending on the departure.

“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”

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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek - Walking from Quesiuno through the high Andes
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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

8.Rainbow Mountain Trek

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

Leave Cusco around 4:00 AM for a small-group trek to Rainbow Mountain. Walk among alpacas, llamas, red peaks, local homes, and views of Ausangate before reaching 5,020 meters. Breakfast, lunch, poles, transport, and a guide are included, while the 30-sol entry fee and horses cost extra.

“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 - Cruz del Cóndor at 3,800 meters
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2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

9.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

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

You’ll leave Arequipa before dawn, watch Andean condors at Cruz del Condor, hike from 3,300 to 1,900 meters, and sleep at Cielo Azul Lodge in Sangalle. Day two brings a torchlit climb to Cabanaconde, optional hot springs, and a scenic return through Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 12.

“Nice tour but you will get it for half the price if you ask for it in Arequipa itself. Don't book here.”

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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds - The 3:30 am departure from Cusco
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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

10.Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

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

Leave Cusco at 3:30 am for Palccoyo, a quieter alternative to Vinicunca. You’ll ride in modified transport, eat breakfast and lunch, walk among three colorful mountains, and may accompany an alpaca or llama. The stone forest is optional. Groups have up to eight people, with a private guide for bookings after 3.11.2025.

“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 - The 4:30 am start from Cusco
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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

11.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

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

Trek from Cusco into the Apurimac Canyon and up to Choquequirao, an Inca citadel with far fewer visitors than Machu Picchu. A guide, chef, porter, meals, camping support, and transport are included. Guides such as Elias and Sebastian have been praised for patience and care, while chefs Leandro and Oscar are known for varied trail meals.

“With all of the positive reviews that I read for TreXperience, our expectations were very high. We were incredibly happy to have those expectations exceeded treXperience was efficient, friendly, competent, and everything went very smoothly. We had a fantastic four days. Our guide Elias could not have been a better guide. He was patient and kind, inspired us to keep going on the steep hills, and shared lots of historical and archaeological knowledge. Our chef Leandro prepared meals that you cannot believe were possible while trekking for four days. His assistant Elias was incredibly helpful and friendly. Our mule master Boris was cheerful and efficient. The whole team could not…”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day One: Humantay Lake and a High Camp Under the Stars
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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

12.5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

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

Hike from Cusco through Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, cloud forest, coffee farms, and Llactapata, then enter Machu Picchu at sunrise. You get small-group guiding in English or Spanish, camping, glamping, hearty chef-prepared meals, a Pachamanca experience, and a Vistadome or 360° train back to Cusco.

“An amazing experience with Trexperience. The service was amazing and we had two amazing guides, Renato and Miguel. The horseman and chefs worked so hard to make sure our food and bags were on time. The trip itself is full of incredible views and scenery. From ice capped mountains to jungle rainforest. Seeing Machu Picchu at the end was a dream. Everything you need is included and Trexperience is no doubt the best company to go with!”

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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights - From Cusco to Soqma and Perolniyoc Waterfall
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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

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

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

You’ll hike from Soqma through waterfalls, Inca ruins, farming villages, high passes, and the Chancachuco Valley before reaching Machu Picchu. The four-day trip costs $730 and includes guides, meals, camping gear, park fees, transport, and one night at a B&B in Aguas Calientes. Expect demanding high-altitude walking, with guide assignments varying by departure.

“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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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike - Breakfast, lunch, and what the $89 price covers
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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

14.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake with CrossoverPeru Tours. You’ll ride to Mollepata for breakfast, continue to Soraypampa at 3,900 meters, then hike about 1 hour and 45 minutes to the turquoise lake. A professional guide, meals, entrance, transport, first aid, and oxygen are included.

“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.”

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Ausangate Trek 5 Days - Day 2: Green and turquoise lakes above 4,800 meters
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Ausangate Trek 5 Days

15.Ausangate Trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $660

You’ll circle Ausangate from Cusco with a small group of up to 10, crossing passes as high as 5,200 meters and camping beside glacial lakes. Vidal Expeditions provides meals, camping gear, horses for equipment, and guides such as Guillermo or Urbano, known for local stories and strong trail support. Expect cold nights and demanding high-altitude hiking.

“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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