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15 Best Salkantay & Andean Treks In Cusco

Cusco’s best days out.

The 15 most popular salkantay & andean treks in Cusco. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and the operator behind each.

15 Best Salkantay & Andean Treks In Cusco

From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - The early start: pickup, drive, and staying warm before altitude hits
Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

1.From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

One-day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek from Cusco with meals, alpine hiking, optional horse time, and Pacchanta hot springs for real Andean views.

Most Popular 4.8

“It’s a great tour , place was amazing just at some point it feels rushed for all of us who aren’t the type of super experienced hikers as the height, the cold and the wind make it difficult to breathe and keep up the pace”

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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - Climbing Rainbow Mountain (5,036 m): The Big Prize in 1.5 Hours
Cusco, Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Rainbow Mountain Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

Full-day trek from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with small-group comfort, oxygen support, and buffet meals.

4.5

“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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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day 2: Valley hiking, a coffee stop, then Urubamba River days-and-vibes
3-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek - The 4:00 AM start and how the day is timed (Cusco to Hanchipacha to Quesiuno)
Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Rainbow Mountain Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

4.From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

A small-group Rainbow Mountain trek from Cusco with early pickup, breakfast and lunch, oxygen, and dramatic 7-color views at 5,020 m.

4.5

“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…”

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Small Group 5 Days Salkantay and Machu Picchu by Llactapata Tour - Why Llactapata Feels Like the Smart Way to Approach Machu Picchu
5-Day Experiences, Cusco, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Small Group 5 Days Salkantay and Machu Picchu by Llactapata Tour

5.Small Group 5 Days Salkantay and Machu Picchu by Llactapata Tour

A small-group 5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu via Llactapata, with camping, a family coffee stop, and an early citadel visit.

5.0

“Jainor was a gem of a tour guide. He is clearly passionate about Incan history and culture, and he conveys this well to the group. He also transitioned extremely smoothly between Spanish and English when explaining things in amazing detail and depth. He was never rushed, always taking the time to answer everyone’s questions. Lastly,…”

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Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights - 4:30 am Transfers to Capuliyoc: The Start That Sorts Serious From Casual
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

6.Choquequirao Trek 4 days and 3 nights

Choquequirao trek in Peru: 4 days, 3 nights with early starts, small-group pacing, chef-made meals, and near-empty Inca ruins.

5.0

“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.…”

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Excursion to Ausangate & 7 lakes with Coca Ceremony |Private| - The coca leaf ceremony: how it fits into the day
Cusco, Private, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Excursion to Ausangate & 7 lakes with Coca Ceremony |Private|

Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - The real itinerary: what each day actually feels like
5-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Machu Picchu by Train, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

8.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

Conquer Salkantay Pass, sleep under stars, savor Pachamanca and coffee, then watch sunrise over Machu Picchu and return by panoramic train.

5.0

“I just finished the 5-day Salkantay Trek with TreXperience and couldn’t be happier! Everything was well organized… logistics, meals, and cultural experiences. TreXperience made the trek easier without compromising authenticity. Highlights included Humantay Lake, Salkantay Glacier, Inca Trail segments, rich Amazon botany, local communities, making coffee, and the delicious Pachamanca. Machu Picchu was the perfect…”

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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights - Day 1: Cusco to Soqma, Perolniyoc Falls, and the cliff-top Inca ruins
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

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

A 4-day Ancascocha trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with small-group hiking, Inca ruins, Andes villages, and guided Machu Picchu.

5.0

“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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4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour - Price and Logistics: Is $930 good value?
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Inca Trail Treks, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Tours

4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

11.4 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Multi day tour

4-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with camping, chef-made meals, Sun Gate views, and guided ruins tour.

5.0

“Amazing trip. We had the best guide Nico. The food along the trip was fantastic despite the fact we were camping. The porters, chef, guide and company that ran this tour were second to none. No question went unanswered.”

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Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome - Day 3: Upper Jungle Walking, Lluskamayo River Crossings, and La Playa
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Machu Picchu Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

12.Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

Four days across Salkantay’s glacier views, cloud forest, and jungle to Machu Picchu, sleeping in Sky Lodge dome with a small team.

5.0

“Without Fernando I may never have been able to walk all of the Salkantay pass . It was hard , exhausting , exhilarating , the group , my daughter guiding me up Waynapicchu. So emotional seeing MP rise out of the clouds in early morning su”

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide - Soraypampa and the hike to Humantay Lake: effort, then payoff
Cusco, Full-Day, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Humantay Lake Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

13.Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

Full-day Humantay Lake trek from Cusco with early pickup, guide in English/Spanish, breakfast and lunch, roundtrip transport, and entry fee extra.

4.5

“Les escribí 2 veces x msil para cancelar, ya q estaba varada en Bolivia y no llegaba a cuzco. No me respondieron. Me llamaron a las 05 am osra decirme q estaban en el hotel esperándome. Les mande captura de pantalla de mus mails enviados y nada de respuesta”

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Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco - Day 2 Over Salkantay Pass: The Big Altitude Moment
2-Day Experiences, Cusco, Hiking & Trekking, Humantay Lake Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews

Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

14.Humantay Lake 2 Day Trek with Sky Camp from Cusco

Humantay Lake 2-day trek from Cusco with Sky Camp glamping, small-group hiking, meals, and a sunrise-focused route over Salkantay Pass.

5.0

“The Humantay Lagoon tour is really worth doing and the lagoon is spectacular when you arrive. The whole hike is about 12km round trip (3hrs total) and it is up quite a sustained gradient. If you’re not used to hiking at altitude, this could be quite a difficult trek. The day is quite long with…”

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4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Zipline - Day 1: bike the Abra Málaga descent and raft near Santa María
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Cycling Tours, Salkantay & Andean Treks, Tour Reviews, Zip Lines, Ziplining, Rafting & Adventure

4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Zipline

15.4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Zipline

4 days from Cusco with Inca Jungle biking, river rafting, zipline, and Machu Picchu sunrise—small-group adventure with key extras.

5.0

“Really enjoyed the Adventure Hike, lots of pros with only a few cons, see below breakdown of the 4 days (I travelled early June 2024), some tips and a packing list of what to take. Day 1, Bike and Raft: Bike was great fun, very easy/beginner friendly as mostly downhill but get to pick up…”

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