Peru Treks to Machu Picchu

Seven treks from Cusco compared by days, difficulty and maximum altitude: Inca Trail, Salkantay, Choquequirao, Lares, Inca Jungle and Huchuy Qosqo.

We run 7 treks from Cusco, from 1 to 5 days, starting at US$137 per person. Five of them end at Machu Picchu: the Classic Inca Trail, Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle and Choquequirao routes. The highest pass on these treks reaches 4,700 m (15,420 ft).

Quick facts

Tours in this category	7
Price from	US$137 per person
Duration	1 to 5 days
Highest point	4,700 m (15,420 ft)

Every trek we run from Cusco

Choquequirao Trek 4 Days, from US$767 per person
The sister city of Machu Picchu: Discover the majestic and mysterious lost Incan citadel hidden deep inside the cloud forest and dramatic canyons.
Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu, from US$797 per person
43 km over four days, with the high point at Warmiwañusca, 4,215 m, on day two.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days, from US$267 per person
The Hidden Palace at your own pace: Explore Huchuy Qosqo's impressive ruins with a thorough guided tour and plenty of free time for crowd-free photography.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek 1 Day, from US$137 per person
The Hidden Little Cusco: Discover an impressive, high-altitude Incan palace built on a cliffside, renowned for its stone terraces and water systems.
Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu, 4 Days from Cusco
On day 1 a van takes you up to Abra Málaga, 4,300 m, and you ride a mountain bike about 55 km down toward Santa María, with bike and gear included.
Lares Trek 4 Days, from US$787 per person
Hike through Andean valleys with herds of alpacas and llamas.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, 5 Days from Cusco
4,630 m at the Salkantay Pass, the high point, crossed on day 2 in a stage of about 22 km and 8 to 9 hours on foot. In all you walk about 68 km over four days.

Travel guides for this trip

Frequently asked questions

Which trek to Machu Picchu is the hardest?

Salkantay and Choquequirao are the hardest, for altitude and for daily distance. The Classic Inca Trail is demanding but shorter, and the Inca Jungle is the gentlest of the multi-day routes.

Do I need a permit for the Inca Trail?

Yes. The Classic Inca Trail needs a nominal permit issued by the government, with a daily limit. Salkantay, Lares and Choquequirao do not use that permit system.

How much does a trek from Cusco cost?

Our treks start at US$137 per person for the shortest route. Multi-day treks to Machu Picchu cost more because they include the train back and the entrance ticket.

What is the best month to trek in Cusco?

The dry season, from May to September, has the most stable trails. The Classic Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance.

How high do the treks go?

The highest pass in this category reaches 4,700 m. Spend two or three days in Cusco before any trek so the body adapts to the altitude.

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