{"id":3768,"date":"2019-12-23T13:20:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T18:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/?p=3768"},"modified":"2019-12-23T13:17:17","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T18:17:17","slug":"best-6-treks-in-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/best-6-treks-in-peru","title":{"rendered":"Best 6 Treks in Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Best 6 treks in Peru, are from coast, andean mountains to jungle has long attracted lovers of the Great Outdoors. The <strong>Peruvian Andes<\/strong>, running like a backbone down the centre of the country, contain mesmerizing variations in landscape that make for some of the best trekking in the world. Cloud forests, 5000m+ cordilleras (mountain ranges), the world\u2019s deepest canyon and the striking remains of ancient civilizations all await.<\/p>\n<section>\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"list-highlights\">\n<li>Hike into the world\u2019s deepest canyon, Cotahuasi, which reaches depths of 3354m<\/li>\n<li>Trek through\u00a0<strong>Salkantay trek<\/strong>\u00a0a mountainous 5-day\u00a0alternative to the Inca\u00a0Trail<\/li>\n<li>Tackle the arduous yet rewarding\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/choquequirao-trek-4-days-3-nights\"><strong>Choquequirao trek<\/strong><\/a>, sister city of <strong>Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Rise to the challenge of one of the legendary treks near Peru\u2019s hiking hotbed, Huaraz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve ranked these treks in Peru based on a combination of factors mainly natural beauty, diversity of landscape, cultural immersion, and overall quality of the experience (relative to the crowds).<\/p>\n<h3>A note about the Inca Trail<\/h3>\n<p>The Inca Trail is one of best 6 treks in peru one most famous treks and offers a rewarding experience for anyone looking to hike this classic route. However, it\u2019s also quite crowded, which is why we\u2019ve chosen to leave it off the list. Still, it\u2019s a great trek, and be sure to check out our ultimate guide for trekking this route; there is the classic 5-day version and also the <strong>Short Inca Trail<\/strong>. We\u2019ve also put together a detailed list of great\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/vilcabamba-trek-to-machu-picchu-5-days-4-nights\"><strong>alternative\u00a0treks to Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0should permits be sold out.<\/p>\n<section>\n<h3>1.- Ausangate Trek &#8211; Cusco<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5934d3_a1eea76a0cb14072bc08e99d3884fa3b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3878 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5934d3_a1eea76a0cb14072bc08e99d3884fa3b.jpg\" alt=\"Ausangate Trek\" width=\"980\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5934d3_a1eea76a0cb14072bc08e99d3884fa3b.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5934d3_a1eea76a0cb14072bc08e99d3884fa3b-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5934d3_a1eea76a0cb14072bc08e99d3884fa3b-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5934d3_a1eea76a0cb14072bc08e99d3884fa3b-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5934d3_a1eea76a0cb14072bc08e99d3884fa3b-560x343.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"float-right ml-3\">\n<table class=\"table table--styled table-sm mb-2\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Fast facts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration<\/td>\n<td>5 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max. elevation<\/td>\n<td>5150m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Start\/finish<\/td>\n<td>Chilca\/Trapiche<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Difficulty<\/td>\n<td>Moderate-Challenging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>View full itinerary:<\/strong>\u00a0Enshrined in Inca mythology, the 6380m peak of Ausangate provides the setting for arguably Peru\u2019s most visually stunning trek. Four-to-seven-day treks completely circle the slopes of this sacred mountain, cresting 5000m ridges renowned for their stark rainbow-coloured rock strata, at points fanning away in ripples ranging from black to copper as far as the eye can see.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2.- Cotahuasi Canyon \u2013 Arequipa<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-23fqtz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3879 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-23fqtz.jpg\" alt=\"Cotahuasi Trek\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-23fqtz.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-23fqtz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-23fqtz-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-23fqtz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-23fqtz-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-23fqtz-560x374.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"float-right ml-3\">\n<table class=\"table table--styled table-sm mb-2\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Fast facts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration<\/td>\n<td>4\u00a0days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max. elevation<\/td>\n<td>2680m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Start\/finish<\/td>\n<td>Viscas\/Luicho<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Difficulty<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>View full itinerary:<\/strong>\u00a0Over twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, <strong>Cotahuasi Canyon<\/strong> cuts between two 6000m+ massifs, three hours\u2019 drive northwest of Arequipa. There are many trekking options, from one-day hikes through four-day predominantly hike-oriented adventures to a six-day trek. Aside from getting the kudos of being the planet\u2019s greatest canyon, the longest trek takes in the 150m-high Cascada de Sipia waterfall, hanging bridges suspended over the churning Cotahuasi river and opportunities to spy the majestic Andean condor. A guide is helpful for explaining the cultural quirks of the region, where isolation has preserved some fascinating customs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">3.- Choquequirao Trek \u2013 Cusco<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-1lgd0je.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-1lgd0je.jpg\" alt=\"Choquequirao Trek\" width=\"1020\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-1lgd0je.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-1lgd0je-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-1lgd0je-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-1lgd0je-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-1lgd0je-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image_processing20181016-4-1lgd0je-560x375.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"float-right ml-3\">\n<table class=\"table table--styled table-sm mb-2\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Fast facts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration<\/td>\n<td>4 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max. elevation<\/td>\n<td>3050m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Start\/finish<\/td>\n<td>Cachora\/Machu Picchu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Difficulty<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>View full itinerary:\u00a0<\/strong>There\u2019s talk of a cable car whooshing you up to the magical Inca ruins of <strong>Choquequirao<\/strong> in a mere 15 minutes, but, for now, this four-day out-and-back trek remains the only approach, and will never be usurped as the grandest one. A two-day up-and-down tramp around and across the Apurimac valley transports you from Cachora, north of Abancay, up to this ancient citadel, reckoned to have been the last refuge of the Inca, straddling a verdant ridge at 3050m.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4.- Cordillera Huayhuash Trek \u2013 Huaraz<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mini-huayhuash-trek-tour-2-410029_1525925898.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mini-huayhuash-trek-tour-2-410029_1525925898.jpg\" alt=\"Huayhuash Trek\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mini-huayhuash-trek-tour-2-410029_1525925898.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mini-huayhuash-trek-tour-2-410029_1525925898-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mini-huayhuash-trek-tour-2-410029_1525925898-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mini-huayhuash-trek-tour-2-410029_1525925898-560x314.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"float-right ml-3\">\n<table class=\"table table--styled table-sm mb-2\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Fast facts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration<\/td>\n<td>9-10 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max. elevation<\/td>\n<td>5465m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Start\/finish<\/td>\n<td>Llamac\/Llamac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Difficulty<\/td>\n<td>Challenging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>View full itinerary:<\/strong>\u00a0Hikers bound for the trekking mecca of Huaraz invariably dream of tackling this nine-day, 115 km. circular route, factoring in all the most beguiling aspects of these mountains. The Cordillera Huayhuash is normally less-traipsed than the Cordillera Blanca, due to its distance from Huaraz and its incredible difficulty (it ranks among the most demanding hikes in the Americas).<\/p>\n<p>Glaciers and a glut of peaks above 6000m are on the menu, as are a spattering of sparkling mountain lakes, and there\u2019s the added appeal of its being a round-trip trek, which facilitates planning.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>5.- Salkantay Trek \u2013 Cusco<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-trek-5-dias-1551716038.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-trek-5-dias-1551716038.jpg\" alt=\"Salkantay Trek\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-trek-5-dias-1551716038.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-trek-5-dias-1551716038-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-trek-5-dias-1551716038-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-trek-5-dias-1551716038-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-trek-5-dias-1551716038-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-trek-5-dias-1551716038-560x374.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 44.1712%; height: 255px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 53px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Fast facts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 53px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\">Duration<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\">5 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 43px;\">Max. elevation<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 43px;\">4660m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 53px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\">Start\/finish<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\">Soray Pampa\/Hydroelectrica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 53px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\">Difficulty<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 53px;\">Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>View full itinerary:<\/strong>\u00a0Perhaps\u00a0the most fascinating alternative to <strong>the Inca Trail<\/strong>, this five-day approach to <strong>Machu Picchu<\/strong> has you traversing a 4460m ridge, confronting tangles of cloud forest, stopping off to harvest then drink your own organic coffee whilst meeting the farmers who cultivate the crop and by passing the ruins of Llactapata. All the while, vistas of the 6272m summit of <strong>Salkantay<\/strong> are woven in.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<section><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">6.- Lares Trek to Machu Picchu<\/span><\/strong><\/section>\n<section><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3883 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lares Trek\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_4137-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/section>\n<section>\n<figure class=\"figure\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"float-right ml-3\">\n<table class=\"table table--styled table-sm mb-2\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Fast facts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration<\/td>\n<td>4 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max. elevation<\/td>\n<td>4780m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Start\/finish<\/td>\n<td>Pumahuanca\/Aguas Termales, Lares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Difficulty<\/td>\n<td>Easy-Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>View full itinerary:<\/strong>\u00a0Inca sites dot the mountains around Cusco and this four-day, seldom-trod hike to Machu Picchu encompasses one of these (Pumahuanca) as well as a 1300m initial ascent, the spectacular mountain lake of Yanacocha and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/lares-trek-4-days-3-nights\"><strong>lares trek<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0highlight, the inviting thermal springs of Lares. An intriguing aspect to this route can be the stop in a village along the path, Cuncani, where trekkers get the chance to chat to locals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3855 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/BOTON-CONTACT-US-2.png\" alt=\"contat us\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best 6 treks in Peru, are from coast, andean mountains to jungle has long attracted lovers of the Great Outdoors. The Peruvian Andes, running like a backbone down the centre of the country, contain mesmerizing variations in landscape that make for some of the best trekking in the world. Cloud forests, 5000m+ cordilleras (mountain ranges), [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-machu-picchu"],"views":3957,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3768"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3876,"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3768\/revisions\/3876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}