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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.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek 3 Days to Machu Picchu

Huchuy Qosqo Trek 3 Days to Machu Picchu

The Huchuy Qosqo trek, 3 days, is one of the best alternative treks to Machu Picchu for travelers who want an authentic Inca experience without the crowds of the Classic Inca Trail. Over three days, you’ll hike original Qhapaq Ñan trails through the Sacred Valley, camp beside high-Andean lagoons, and reach Huchuy Qosqo—the private Royal…
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Difficulty: Moderate
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$500 per person
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Ancascocha Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu

Ancascocha Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu

Hike one of the quietest routes to Machu Picchu at a steady pace. Over five days, you'll walk from the Perolniyoc waterfall into high Andean grasslands, camp beside the turquoise Ancascocha Lake and cross the Huayanay Pass, at about 4,650 m (15,255 ft), with views of the Verónica and Salkantay glaciers. You'll descend to the…
Duration: 5 days 4 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
From
$730 per person
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Ancascocha Trek & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7 Days

Ancascocha Trek & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7 Days

Combine two legendary Andean routes into one unforgettable expedition. This 7-day trek fuses the remote wilderness of the Ancascocha Trek — ranked by National Geographic among the world's best hikes — with the historic Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. You'll cross two high mountain passes, Huayanay (4,650m) and the famous Dead Woman's Pass (4,215m),…
Duration: 7 days 6 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
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$1,260 per person
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Ancascocha Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

Ancascocha Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

Hike a remote high-Andean route to Machu Picchu, far from the crowds of the Classic Inca Trail. In four days, you’ll cross the Kuychiccasa Pass and the Huayanay Pass, at about 4,650 m (15,255 ft), and camp beside the turquoise Ancascocha Lake and the Inca site of Paucarcancha. Your last trekking day follows an Inca…
Duration: 4 days 3 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
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$640 per person
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Ancascocha Trek & Short Inca Trail 5 Days to Machu Picchu

Ancascocha Trek & Short Inca Trail 5 Days to Machu Picchu

Combine one of the quietest high-altitude treks near Cusco with the classic arrival at Machu Picchu on foot. On the Ancascocha Trek, you cross two high passes, including the Huayanay Pass at about 4,650 m (15,255 ft), walk past the turquoise Ancascocha Lake and camp beside the Inca site of Paucarcancha. After a night in…
Duration: 5 days 4 nights
Difficulty: Challenging
From
$860 per person
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Ausangate 7 Lakes 1 Day Tour

Ausangate 7 Lakes 1 Day Tour

The Ausangate 7 Lakes hike is a full-day expedition into the heart of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, bringing you face-to-face with the sacred Apu Ausangate — the highest peak in the Cusco region.
Duration: Full Day
Difficulty: Challenging
From
$120 per person
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