Treks and hiking from Cusco
Inca Trail permit logistics, Salkantay Trek, Ausangate circuit, Humantay Lake day hike and the best multi-day treks compared.
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From Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail Guided Trek to Machu Picchu
Cusco: 5-Day Salkantay Ultimate Trek to Machu Picchu
From Cusco: Salkantay Route and Machu Picchu – 4D/3N Tour
From Cusco: Machu Picchu Short Inca Trail 2-Day Tour
Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train
From Cusco: Ausangate Lakes and Glaciers ATV Tour
Huaraz: Santa Cruz Trek 4-Day Guided Tour
From Huaraz: Huayhuash Circuit 9-Day Budget Trek
From Huaraz: Full-Day Laguna 69 in Cordillera Blanca
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Ausangate trek guide
Honest Ausangate trek guide: the 4–6 day circuit at 4,500–5,200 m, real prices in soles, passes, the Rainbow Mountain add-on, and acclimatisation truths.
Best day hikes near Huaraz: a graded guide to the Cordillera Blanca
The best day hikes near Huaraz, graded by difficulty and altitude: Laguna 69, Laguna Churup, Llanganuco, Laguna Parón, Pastoruri, with costs and honest tips.
Best treks to Machu Picchu: every route compared
Compare every trek to Machu Picchu: Inca Trail, Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle and the short trail. Real difficulty, prices and who each suits.
Choquequirao trek guide: the demanding alternative to Machu Picchu
Plan the Choquequirao trek: a tough 4-5 day hike to the Inca city crowds skip. Real difficulty, the canyon descent, costs and how to prepare.
Huaraz complete guide: planning the Cordillera Blanca
How to plan Huaraz honestly: getting there, acclimatisation, day hikes, treks, costs in S/ and USD, and which tours are worth booking.
Huayhuash circuit guide: the great Andean trek done right
Planning the Cordillera Huayhuash circuit: route options, daily passes above 4,700 m, costs in S/ and USD, guides and arrieros, gear, and acclimatisation.
Inca Jungle trek guide
The Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu honestly explained: downhill biking, rafting, ziplining, the hiking days, real costs and who it suits.
Inca Trail complete guide
The honest Inca Trail guide: permit quotas, the February closure, day-by-day route, real costs in soles and dollars, licensed operators and packing.
Inca Trail permits guide
How Inca Trail permits really work: the 500-per-day cap, when they sell out, passport rules and how to secure one through a licensed operator.
Laguna 69 complete guide: the honest version
Everything about Laguna 69: the 4,600 m hike difficulty, acclimatisation, costs in S/ and USD, what to pack, and which tours are worth it.
Laguna 69 day hike tips: pacing, packing, and timing
Practical Laguna 69 tips: how to pace the 4,600 m climb, what to pack, when to start, avoiding crowds, and the mistakes that ruin people's day.
Laguna Parón guide: the Cordillera Blanca's biggest lake
Laguna Parón at 4,185 m: the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca. How to get there from Huaraz or Caraz, the viewpoint hike, costs, and crowds.
Lares trek guide: hot springs, weavers and a quieter route to Machu Picchu
The Lares trek explained honestly: routes, altitude, hot springs, Andean weaving villages, difficulty, and how it compares to the Inca Trail and Salkantay.
Rainbow Mountain complete guide
Everything you need to plan Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca): the 5,036 m summit, the 3 am start, costs in soles and dollars, crowds, and the honest verdict.
Salkantay trek guide: the 5-day route to Machu Picchu
Complete Salkantay trek guide: the 5-day route over the 4,630m Salkantay Pass, day-by-day plan, altitude, packing and costs vs the Inca Trail.
Santa Cruz trek guide: the classic 4-day Cordillera Blanca route
An honest 4-day Santa Cruz trek guide: route profile, Punta Unión pass, costs in S/ and USD, guides vs self-guided, gear, arrieros, and acclimatisation.
Short Inca Trail (2-day) guide: the one-day hike to Machu Picchu
The 2-day Short Inca Trail explained: the one-day hike from KM104 through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu, permits, fitness, costs vs the 4-day trek.
What to pack for the Inca Trail: the complete kit list
A field-tested Inca Trail packing list: the duffel-weight limit, layers for four climates in four days, what porters carry, and what to leave behind.