Hiking & Camping in Cusco

Hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu on a 5-day, guided adventure that's a gorgeous alternative to the crowded Inca Trail. Starting the hike at Soraypampa - instead of Mollepata - saves you a grueling walk over a dirt road, and you'll take in dramatic Andean terrain and local culture before exploring the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Explore the Vinicunca Mountain, otherwise known as Rainbow Mountain, on this full-day trek from Cusco. Follow your guide up the mountain, reaching heights of 5,000 meters, during a 2-hour hike. Pass through villages and pastures filled with grazing alpacas and llamas. Take in the beautiful mountain scenery of the Ausangate range and learn about why this place is so sacred to Peruvians.

Machu Picchu is perhaps the best-known archeological site in South America, but it is also surrounded by lush valleys, mountains, rivers, and other ruins worth visiting. This tour takes five days to hike Mount Salcantay, eventually following an ancient Inca road toward Machu Picchu, while saving you the trouble of planning a trekking adventure. Meals, horses, camping equipment, and entrance fees to Machu Pichu are included.

Mountain of Colors Cusco, Also known as 7-color earth or rainbow mountain, incredible coloration to the mineral richness it harbors in its soil. Nowadays it is one of the famous hiking alternatives that goes up to 5,200 meters above sea level located on the road to Ausangate, which is the highest in the Vilca bamba mountain range.You can enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view, as well as observe the way of life in the communities, diversity of plants and animals.

Enjoy a 4-day combined adventure tour of the remote villages of the Andes, and trek the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Cross the Sacred Valley by bike, relax with a thermal bath in Santa Teresa, hike along dramatic railroads, and more.

Mountain of Colors Cusco, Also known as 7-color earth or rainbow mountain, incredible coloration to the mineral richness it harbors in its soil. Nowadays it is one of the famous hiking alternatives that goes up to 5,200 meters above sea level located on the road to Ausangate, which is the highest in the Vilca bamba mountain range.You can enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view, as well as observe the way of life in the communities, diversity of plants and animals.

Make a 5-day, 4-night pilgrimage to the sacred site of Machu Picchu along the rugged-but-beautiful Salkantay trekking route. Hike amidst towering, snow-capped mountain peaks and travel through sky-high mountain passes reaching 15,200 feet (4,650 meters). You'll also traverse diverse terrain of cloud forests and jungle on your way to Machu Picchu, where you'll enjoy a dramatic sunrise visit and guided tour on your final day. This Salkantay trek also features hotel pickup, bus and train transfers, four days of meals and snacks, camping equipment, three nights of camping and one night of hostel accommodation and horsemen and mules to carry gear.

The Ancascocha Trail in the Peruvian Andes is a remarkable trail that, unlike other more popular trails, remains off the beaten track and away from crowds. Yet don't be put off by its lesser known status.Named by National Geographic as one of 20 dream hikes on their World Best Hikes list, this stunning trek takes you past ancient Inca ruins and through traditional Andean villages such as Chillipahua and the trail's namesake Ancascocha (3,700 m/12,136 ft). Here you may briefly share the trail with farmers, shepherds and their livestock tending to their daily lives, so far removed from the tourist crowds of Cusco.

Add some adventure to your time in Peru's Sacred Valley during this action-packed 7-hour day of biking, lake kayaking and trekking. Start your bike trip from the Andean textile town of Chinchero, enjoying amazing views of nearby river valleys and glaciers while riding. You'll soon reach Waypo Lake, where you can enjoy a kayak trip on its waters. Continue your ride after an included picnic lunch, weaving your way through local Andean villages on your way to the Maras salt ponds, which date back to the time of the Incas.

Embark on an adventurous 4-day trek along Peru's classic Inca Trail, from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Set out from the Pisacucho trail head, hiking along river-fed valley surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks and scampering through cloud forests. Engage with local villagers, tour ancient archaeological sites and camp beside Inca ruins along the way. After three days of moderate to challenging trekking you'll arrive at the UNESCO-listed citadel in the early morning. Watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu and enjoy a guided tour before returning to Cusco via train.