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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…
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Difficulty: Moderate
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$500 per person
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Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

Explore the Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days, a remote off-the-beaten-path adventure through high mountain passes, Andean valleys, and breathtaking landscapes in Peru.
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
From
$1,260 per person
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Ancascocha Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

Ancascocha Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

The Ancascocha Trek 4 Days is Peru’s off-the-beaten-path alternative to the Classic Inca Trail, crossing remote Andean valleys where llamas and alpacas graze freely below snow-capped peaks. Named by National Geographic as one of the world’s best hikes, this 4-day trek to Machu Picchu takes you past the turquoise Ancascocha Lake, the Perolniyoc Waterfall, and…
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

Trek the Ancascocha Trek & Short Inca Trail, a 5-day, 4-night route to Machu Picchu that National Geographic named one of the world's best hikes — yet few travelers know it exists. Unlike the Classic Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek, which book out months in advance, this alternative trek to Machu Picchu lets you cross…
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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