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Alternative Treks

Tired of the classic trail? Explore our top-rated alternative treks in Cusco. Compare Salkantay, Lares, and Choquequirao adventures. Flexible departures and expert local guides.

Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

The Salkantay Trek 4 Days is an adventurous trekking route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, designed for travelers seeking a shorter yet rewarding alternative to the Classic Inca Trail.
Duration: 4 days 3 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
From
$580 per person

Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu

Embark on the legendary Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, an expedition voted by National Geographic as one of the best treks in the world.
Duration: 5 days 4 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
From
$650 per person

Lares Trek & Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 Days

The Lares Trek & Short Inca Trail is the most complete 5-day trekking experience in the Peruvian Andes — and the only route that combines genuine cultural immersion with a legendary finish at Machu Picchu.
Duration: 5 days 4 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
From
$850 per person

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days

The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days is the most authentic cultural alternative to the Inca Trail in Peru. Over four days and three nights, you will hike through remote Andean villages.
Duration: 4 days 3 nights
Difficulty: Moderate
From
$640 per person

Salkantay and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7 Days

The Salkantay and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most spectacular trekking adventures, combining the breathtaking landscapes of the Salkantay Trek with the legendary Classic Inca Trail.
Duration: 7 days 6 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
From
$1000 per person

Ausangate Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

The Ausangate Trek 4 days is one of the most demanding and rewarding routes in the Peruvian Andes, combining the vivid colors of Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley with high-altitude passes above 4,900m, turquoise glacial lakes, and close-up views of Apu Ausangate.
Duration: 4 days 3 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
From
$720 per person