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4 Best Cusco Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 4 cusco hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

4 Best Cusco Hikes

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional) - Cusipata Breakfast: Fuel for a Hike at 5,020m
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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

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

Cusco day trip to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain with early pickup, bilingual guide, breakfast and buffet lunch, plus oxygen support.

Most Popular 4.7

“An unforgettable adventure! Although the climb was challenging, the breathtaking views made every step worthwhile. Our guide, David, provided constant encouragement throughout the journey and even captured amazing photos of us at the summit. I recommend this experience, as it left a lasting impression on me.”

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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds - The 12-hour timeline starts around 3:30 am, and that’s the point
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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

2.Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

Private Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain hike from Cusco with early pickup, a max 8-person group, plus breakfast and lunch included to beat the crowds.

5.0

“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…”

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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike - Soraypampa base camp (3,900 m): the altitude reality check
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Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

3.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

Cusco to Humantay Lake hike with early pickup, small group, breakfast and lunch, and glacier-framed turquoise lagoon views.

5.0

“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…”

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2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Overnight: Your Buffer Before Machu Picchu
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2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

4.2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

2-day Short Inca Trail from KM 104 to Sun Gate: Wiñay Wayna ruins, Aguas Calientes hotel, and a guided Machu Picchu visit.

5.0

“We had an incredible time on the Short Inca Trail. Our guide, José, was incredibly knowledgable and made the experience wonderful. José took good care of us and I would go on another guided tour with him in a heartbeat. Thanks, José!”

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