Cusco Adventure Tours in Peru
Cusco adventure tours of 3 to 10 days: guided treks from Cusco over Andes passes to Machu Picchu, Ausangate, and Rainbow Mountain, in lodges or camps.
13 trips found
Two nights in the Tambopata rainforest, a road over a 4,750 m pass, then the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu: Peru in 7 days.
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
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 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 10-day Andes trek with cultural immersion in Peru: Lares villages, the Salkantay Pass and Machu Picchu, every night in a lodge or hotel, no tents.
from $ 5,199
An exclusive Machu Picchu adventure tour via the Upper Sacred Valley: living Andean culture by day, premium mountain lodges with hot tubs by night.
from $ 2,995
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 $ 3,795
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Cusco adventure tours: which Andes trail is yours?
Located in the southern Andes at an altitude of 3,399 m, Cusco, Peru, served as the Inca Empire’s capital until 1532 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Spanning 71,986 km², the broader region stretches from lowland rainforest at 532 m all the way to the peak of Ausangate at 6,384 m.
While many reach Machu Picchu (2,430 m) by train, our Cusco adventure tours arrive on foot. The classic Inca Trail covers 44 km in 5 days over Dead Woman’s Pass (4,228 m) under daily permit caps. The permit-free Salkantay route reaches 4,630 m below the 6,271 m peak, passing Humantay Lake. Alternatively, the quieter Ancascocha trek (46 km) crosses a 4,500 m pass before joining the Short Inca Trail through the Sun Gate.
For remote Andes hiking, the Ausangate trek circles a 6,384 m peak in the Cordillera Vilcanota (100 km southeast of Cusco) with passes over 5,000 m, alpaca herds, and wild vicuñas. The 5-day Ausangate lodge-to-lodge trek reaches Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on foot on day 4, avoiding the standard bus tour. Nearer to Cusco, where most Sacred Valley tours are single-day excursions, our itineraries feature overnight stays in valley villages, Inca terraces, and daily walks of 3.4 to 8.5 km.
Accommodation varies by route, ranging from mountain lodges with hot showers and outdoor hot tubs to cabins, domes, or budget double-tent camps. Departures require at least 2 guests, with group sizes capped at 12 to 16. Key planning factors include the April to October dry season and Cusco’s starting altitude of 3,399 m. Compare the trials on this page to find your best fit!