Hiking & Trekking in Peru
From Cusco and Huaraz, our Peru trekking tours follow the Inca Trail and Salkantay to Machu Picchu or cross Ausangate and the Cordillera Blanca in 3 to 14 days, sleeping in tents, mountain huts, or lodges.
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A 46 km, 5-day Ancascocha trek with 3 camp nights in remote Andean valleys, a 4,500 m pass, and the Short Inca Trail via the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu.
from $ 1,290
Begin in the Sacred Valley, then walk 60 km of the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, sleeping in cabanas, huts, and domes before a guided citadel tour!
from $ 1,090
The 5-day Salkantay trek climbs from Humantay Lake to a 4,630 m pass, then drops through cloud forest and coffee farms to Llactapata and Machu Picchu.
from $ 690
A 5-day Ausangate Lodge Trek in the Cordillera Vilcanota: a bed and private bathroom every night, a 5,150 m pass, and Rainbow Mountain.
from $ 1,935
A 5-day Ausangate trek around the sacred peak: 52 km on foot, two passes near 5,000 m, 4 camp nights and a soak in the Pacchanta hot springs.
from $ 1,255
A 6-day Santa Cruz Trek from Huaraz: 2 acclimatization hikes with hotel nights, then 3 camp nights in the Cordillera Blanca and one pass at 4,750 m.
from $ 1,130
The full Huayhuash Circuit in 14 days from Huaraz: 2 acclimatization hikes, 9 trek days, 2 rest days, 8 passes up to 5,057 m and 11 nights camping.
from $ 2,700
An 8-day Huayhuash Trek from Huaraz, Peru: 2 acclimatization hikes, then 5 camp nights by Jahuacocha, Mitucocha, and Carhuacocha lakes, with a guide.
from $ 1,060
An off-the-beaten-path Salkantay trek in 5 days: little-walked valleys, 3 nights in camp, 1 hotel night, and a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
from $ 1,290
A 5-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trek from Cusco: 3 nights in quiet camps, arrival on foot through the Sun Gate and a guided tour of the citadel.
from $ 1,290
A 3-day Salkantay hike from Cusco: reach the Salkantay Pass, see Humantay Lake’s turquoise water, and spend 2 nights in a mountain lodge.
from $ 595
A luxury Salkantay trek from Cusco: 5 nights in mountain lodges, the 4,636 m Salkantay Pass and a guided Machu Picchu tour, all inclusive.
from $ 3,650
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Peru trekking tours: Cusco or Huaraz, tent or lodge?
Spanning the entire length of Peru, the Andes culminate at 6,768 m on Mount Huascarán, ensuring that every trail here involves high-altitude hiking. We organize our tours from two key hubs: Cusco (3,350 m), the starting point for Machu Picchu, and Huaraz (3,052 m), situated alongside the majestic glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash.
From Cusco, the classic Inca Trail covers roughly 44 km of ancient stone paths, ascending Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,228 m before reaching the Sun Gate. As the best known alternative to the Inca Trail, the Salkantay trek spans approximately 60 km, crossing a 4,630 m pass into high cloud forest without requiring permit caps. Farther south, trail routes around Ausangate navigate mountain passes approaching 5,000 m.
From Huaraz, every trip starts with two acclimatization days. The Santa Cruz route crosses Punta Unión at 4,750 m inside Huascarán National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects about 3,400 km² of the world’s highest tropical range. The full Huayhuash loop walks 92 km over 8 passes, up to 5,057 m.
Where you sleep sets each itinerary apart on our Peru trekking tours. Traditional camp routes use double tents with a dedicated support crew, as porters or horses move your duffel bag. Meanwhile, lodge and mountain huts across Salkantay or Ausangate provide real beds at the end of the day.
It’s also important to consider the calendar: the ideal window for hiking in Peru runs from April to October, while the Inca Trail shuts every February for routine work.