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Hiking Tours in Peru: 15 That Fill a Day Properly

42 tours  ·  from $11

Prices, durations and what travellers said, for 15 hiking tours in Peru. The top entry is there for a reason, so start at it and work down.

From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek - Starting from C. Álvarez Thomas
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From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek

1.From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 461 reviews · 4 hours · from $12Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Arequipa’s working Añashuayco Quarry, a Church of the Company of Jesus carving, and the narrow Culebrillas Canyon. Guides such as Mike, Jose, Julia, and Alexandra have led recent departures in English and Spanish. Expect short walks, photo stops, a van ride, and 18 soles in entrance fees.

“If you view this activity basically as arranged transport to the three sites then you will not be disappointed. Alexandra our guide gave explanations in both English and Spanish, she did a very good job. I think the yanahara viewpoint could be skipped as a lot of people do this anyway, the sillar quarry was interesting but nothing special, however I really enjoyed the canyon. It’s just a shame it was busy with other tour groups. The transport provided was safe and we stuck to the timings. I booked the day before (on a Sunday) so had my doubts but recieved a text on the Monday at about 8:15 to…”

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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - The 4 a.m. start and the road to Pacchanta
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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta and hike about 13 kilometers past Ausangate’s seven colorful lakes. You’ll travel with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, eat breakfast and lunch, then soak in hot springs. Guides such as Kevin, Eduardo, Carlos, and Inti have been praised for pacing and altitude support, but the route is cold, remote, and very high.

“Our guide, Kevin, was amazing! The hike was absolutely beautiful. The food was plentiful and good! Overall, it was a phenomenal experience! Unforgettable! And lastly, did I mention: our guide Kevin was AWESOME! 10/10 recommend!”

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour - The 3 a.m. start from Arequipa
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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

3.From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

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

You’ll leave Arequipa before dawn, watch condors at Cruz del Cóndor, descend into Colca Canyon, and spend the night at Sangalle Oasis. Guides such as Carlos, Alex, Rafael, and Luigi are praised for local knowledge and steady support. The 24-kilometer route is demanding, with a 1,000-meter climb on day two.

“Fantastic trip ! Amazing scenery and great hike. But definitely make sure you are reasonably fit before the hike - the second day is virtually straight upwards. Fernando our guide was really good, imparting local knowledge and encouragement. As I was struggling on the way up he even gave me his poles ! My advice is to either bring your poles or buy two bamboo sticks when you start the hike.”

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

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

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

Set out from Cusco around 4:00 am for Vinicunca at 5,020 meters. You get a bilingual guide, breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, and time for photos, with the Red Valley route subject to current safety restrictions. Guides such as David, Fredy, Joel, and Gorky have led recent departures.

“The place is simply awe inspiring, with a magical and mystical atmosphere. Our guide Edgar from Kantu Peru Tours is incredibly knowledgeable about the mountain and provides meaningful context. Choosing him as your guide is a decision you'll never regret!.”

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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - Starting the climb at Phulawasipata
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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

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

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

Travel from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley in a small group of up to 15. After breakfast, hike to 5,036-meter Vinicunca, then continue toward the red hills. English- and Spanish-speaking guides, transport, oxygen, and buffet meals are included. You return to Cusco after lunch, with guides such as Richard and drivers such as Toreto praised for considerate service.

“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 - The early departure from Huaraz
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From Huaraz: Hike to the Lagoon 69

6.From Huaraz: Hike to the Lagoon 69

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

Leave Huaraz before dawn for Huascaran National Park, stop at Llanganuco Lakes, then hike from Cebollapampa to high-altitude Lagoon 69. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the group, with some English possible. Bring lunch, snacks, cash, and passport details for the required permit.

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

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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day one: from Cusco to the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass
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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 the fast, tough route from Cusco to Machu Picchu over the Salkantay Pass. You will hike from 3,900 meters to 4,630 meters, descend into coffee country, sleep at Mountain Sky View and in Aguas Calientes, then visit Machu Picchu with a guide. Expect early starts, strong support, and little spare sleep.

“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 - Starting the hike at 4,326 meters
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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

8.From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

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

Leave Cusco at 4:00 AM for a small-group trek from Quesiuno to Rainbow Mountain at 5,020 meters. You’ll see alpacas, llamas, Ausangate, red hills, and local homes, with guides such as Jessy or Alfredo, breakfast, lunch, poles, oxygen, and transport included.

“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 - San Juan de Chuccho, fruit trees, and canyon villages
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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

Trek from Cabanaconde down into Colca Canyon, sleep at Cielo Azul Lodge in Sangalle, then climb out before sunrise. You’ll see Andean condors, terraces, villages, hot springs, and camelids. English or Spanish guiding, meals, transport, and hotel pickup are included. Guide Eveline has earned special praise, but the hike requires solid fitness.

“A couple of us in the group had heat realted sickness at first day of hiking. Our tour guide was super helpful to get us through the day. We chosed the mule ride for the next days's ascending hike. Mule operators did not seem understand that some of us were first time mule/horse riders. My foots was not adjusted to the foot cups before took off. After I screamed the mule guide stopped to put my foots in but he did not audjusted the position of side strips ( I have short legs), so my foots kept coming off the foot cups. My friend with another mule guide had the…”

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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds - The 3:30 am start 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 around 3:30 am for Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, where you can see three striped peaks, Red Valley, and an optional stone forest walk. Your guide handles transport, breakfast, lunch, hiking poles, and altitude support. Groups are limited to eight, with private guiding for bookings made after November 3, 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 - Day 1: Capuliyoc to Santa Rosa
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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 Capuliyoc through the Apurimac Canyon to Choquequirao, an Inca citadel reached by foot rather than crowds. TreXperience provides transport, an English-speaking guide, chef, porter support, four breakfasts, four lunches, and three dinners. Expect steep climbs, remote camps, and a group of up to 16 people.

“Trip of a lifetime! We did the 4-day, 3-night TreXperience Trek with Gary (lead guide) and Sergio (support guide) and “Chef Ratatouille” Balbino starting Sept 8th, 2025. Length of trip was just about right - long enough to get good hikes bu”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day 1: Humantay Lake and the high Salkantay camp
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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

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

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

Spend five days crossing Peru’s Salkantay route with a small group of up to 16 people. Hike to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, eat Pachamanca barbecue, visit a coffee farm, camp at Llactapata with Machu Picchu in view, then return by Vistadome or 360° train. Guides such as César, Roger, and José provide steady support.

“The trip was really good organised they know what they doing. Frank and John our guides were incredible and looked after us really good. Big thanks to our chefs the food was soo delicious. And the campsites expecially the one on the 3 night are in such beutiful spots.”

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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights - Rayan lunch and the climb to Kuychiccasa
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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

Follow the demanding Ancascocha Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu over four days and three nights. You’ll hike to Perolniyoc waterfall, climb to the 14,599-foot Kuychiccasa Pass, camp in the high Andes, and spend one night in Aguas Calientes. A guide, meals, camping gear, park fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“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 - Starting at Soraypampa, 3,900 Meters Up
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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 a small group of up to 15 people, breakfast in Mollepata, transport to Soraypampa, and a guided uphill walk to the turquoise lagoon. Guide Luz is noted for patient, hands-on help. Lunch, entrance, oxygen, and first aid 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: Arapa Pass, green lakes, and Apacheta Pass
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Ausangate Trek 5 Days

15.Ausangate Trek 5 Days

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

Spend five days circling Ausangate from Cusco with guides such as Guillermo or Urbano, crossing passes up to 5,200 meters, camping beside glacial lakes, soaking in hot springs, and meeting a local family. Small groups, cooks, horse support, meals, and camping gear are included. Bring a sleeping bag and prepare for cold, demanding days.

“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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New in Hiking Tours in Peru

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