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  • Salkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided)

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    near Soray, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Leandro C Martins
    Distance
    41.25mi
    Elevation +
    11998f
    TrailRank
    76| Rating 4.75
    Photo ofSalkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided) Photo ofSalkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided) Photo ofSalkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided)

    Salkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided) by Luana e Leandro from Expllorers channel. Days: 6 days / 5 nights (Machu Picchu visit included). Details coming soon.

    Una de las mejores rutas de trekking del mundo!! Se puede hacer con carpa o parando en los pueblos a dormir sin neces...
    Juan Francisco Casas
    Eu e minha mulher seguimos essa rota, ainda não terminamos. Falta o último dia, mas ela é muito fácil de seguir e as inf...
    tiagoantunes14
    what a beautiful trail,it is the best
    mehdi.tabibvand

  • Salkantay Trek

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    near Choquepal, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    trekcolombia
    Distance
    52.15mi
    Elevation +
    6640f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 4.72
    Photo ofSalkantay Trek Photo ofSalkantay Trek Photo ofSalkantay Trek

    This trek is an alternative to the Inka trail. I have done both the Salkantay and the Inka trails, and I find the Salkantay is much nicer and has fewer people. The trek is 4 days and it starts in a small town called Moll...

    At least, prepare yourself physically and for altitude. There is a lot of companys that can guide you for around 170 dol...
    Rodolfo Gomes de Oliveira
    Excellent track, 5/5 would do it again
    Valentyn Pylypchuk
    Um dos mais belos Trekking que já fiz!!!
    Fabricio Pinhata

  • Aguas calientes - Machu Picchu - Waynapicchu - Aguas calientes

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    near Aguas Calientes, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Ruben.hera
    Distance
    13.72mi
    Elevation +
    10689f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofAguas calientes - Machu Picchu - Waynapicchu - Aguas calientes Photo ofAguas calientes - Machu Picchu - Waynapicchu - Aguas calientes Photo ofAguas calientes - Machu Picchu - Waynapicchu - Aguas calientes

    English (castellano debajo): The route starts from the main square (plaza de armas) in Aguas calientes at around 6:30 am local time. (For this we had to stay overnight in the town as there is no other train option to ge...

    Sencillamente imperdible. Escaleras, siempre escaleras. Waynapicchu está sobrevalorado como si fuera muy dificil pero n...
    josue moncho
    This is a fairly simple trail, though listed as “moderate”, because most visitors here are not experienced hikers. For a...
    Mattie McGrath

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  • Sacsaywaman + 5 archeological sites to the Mall for good icecream

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    near Sacsaywaman, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Qhispikay Sustainable Glamping
    Distance
    6.20mi
    Elevation +
    1089f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofSacsaywaman + 5 archeological sites to the Mall for good icecream Photo ofSacsaywaman + 5 archeological sites to the Mall for good icecream Photo ofSacsaywaman + 5 archeological sites to the Mall for good icecream

    The best archeological hike around Cusco city, possible to get back to downtown on public transport at the end.

    bellissimo
    Brumat Stefano
    Beautiful choice for a trekking day. This route continues through the bridge close to Inkilltambo to the main Qhapaq Ñan...
    oscarholguin

  • Salkantay Trek

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    near Choquepal, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    seancau
    with pete.cullen
    Distance
    46.72mi
    Elevation +
    8865f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSalkantay Trek Photo ofSalkantay Trek Photo ofSalkantay Trek

    Day 1, 17km: Got an early colectivo from Cusco to Limatambo, where we changed to a taxi which took us to Mollepata (stopped for breakfast) & then another 8km to Cruzpata (3,300m), where we were told the tour groups start...

    Hi, I'm planning a trip and I'm wondering if you think I will be able to camp in humantay lake. As I saw you didn't go t...
    Reynaldo Lluberes

  • Machu Picchu

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    near Aguas Calientes, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Sherwin P. Cedeno
    with Trini Hiker Kusho
    Distance
    6.13mi
    Elevation +
    3248f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMachu Picchu Photo ofMachu Picchu Photo ofMachu Picchu

    Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco Region of Peru, South America. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley i...

    Eu fiz esta trilha. As portas de entrada para acesso ao caminho pedestre só abrem às 5 h da manhã. É bem mais fácil subi...
    pedromalpique
    Just magical... Lots of history...
    Trini Hiker
    La ruta desde Aguas Calientes hasta la entrada a las ruinas de Machu Picchu esta completamente señalizado, se parte a la...
    Kusho

  • Day 2 - Circuit Ausangate with Rainbow Mountains

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    near Labramarca, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Sebastian.Kraus7
    Distance
    9.18mi
    Elevation +
    2802f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofDay 2 - Circuit Ausangate with Rainbow Mountains Photo ofDay 2 - Circuit Ausangate with Rainbow Mountains Photo ofDay 2 - Circuit Ausangate with Rainbow Mountains

    We left Upis early morning. Our plan was to get over the first pass along Mt. Ausangate and then turn south/west for the detour to the Rainbow Mountains. We kept going up and south instead of hiking along the mountain an...

    Fantástica ruta!
    Wbeimar MG

  • Waqrapukara Archaeological Park 2 Day Trek

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    near Sangarará, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Packing up the Pieces
    Distance
    14.68mi
    Elevation +
    4754f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWaqrapukara Archaeological Park 2 Day Trek Photo ofWaqrapukara Archaeological Park 2 Day Trek Photo ofWaqrapukara Archaeological Park 2 Day Trek

    Visit one of the most epic Inca Sites in all of Peru, Waqrapukara. There are many trails, but if using public transportation, this one is best. Camp for free at the Waqrapukara Ruins, simply check in with the gatekeep...

    Muy buena información. Me ayudó bastante!
    Alfredo Huanes

  • Cordillera Vilcabamba East Traverse. Peruvian Andes

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    near Mollepata, Cuzco Department (Peru)
    Author
    Alex Chile
    Distance
    51.52mi
    Elevation +
    19570f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba East Traverse. Peruvian Andes Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba East Traverse. Peruvian Andes Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba East Traverse. Peruvian Andes

    This hike combines the Salkantay Trek with the Ancascocha Trek, taking you through the rarely visited and almost uninhabited Cordillera Vilcabamba East. A highlight of this journey is the side trip off-trail to Pass Moyo...

  • Rainbow Mountain

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    near Uchullucllo, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Milo Bloom
    Distance
    6.36mi
    Elevation +
    1562f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofRainbow Mountain Photo ofRainbow Mountain Photo ofRainbow Mountain

    The difficulty depends on your adaptation to high altitudes. We walked all the time, but if you feel tired don’t hesitate to take a horse. The horses take you up to 4900 m. The last - and most exhausting - 100 m you have...

    Very high altitud, the air is so thin and the wind can be freezing.
    nadja_eng

  • Inca Trail Perú

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    near Piscacucho, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Gussler
    Distance
    26.35mi
    Elevation +
    7572f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofInca Trail Perú Photo ofInca Trail Perú Photo ofInca Trail Perú

    Hiking 19-23. march 2011 http://gylfigylfason.123.is/album/default.aspx?aid=203963&lang=en Pictures of this track and from Cusco

    Had a great time following the Inca Trail but we did a longer 1st day, doing a lot of the climbing before Dead Woman's P...
    David Caetano
    wonderful route, one of the best trails in the world.
    warlord

  • Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

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    near Aguas Calientes, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Tatjana Giorgis
    Distance
    22.92mi
    Elevation +
    2986f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Photo ofAguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Photo ofAguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

    Easy but long walk from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo where busses go to Cusco, more advanced hiker need probably less time, beautiful trek along inka ruins next to the railway, sometimes a bit dangerous (but not more th...

    Bad weather made train circulation imposible soooo.. no tickets no problem.
    LuisPDN

  • Cordillera Vilcabamba Full Traverse. Peruvian Andes

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    near Sahuayacu, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Alex Chile
    Distance
    100.45mi
    Elevation +
    33881f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba Full Traverse. Peruvian Andes Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba Full Traverse. Peruvian Andes Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba Full Traverse. Peruvian Andes

    Solo. Distance - 162 km Time - 5 days (4 nights) Minimum altitude 2028 m Maximum altitude 4850 m Total Ascent 10327 m A long route in Cordillera Vilcabamba, Cusco, Peru. The route starts in the tropical zone at ...

  • Salcantay Trail - Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 days - May 2015

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    near Mollepata, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Upsidown Earth
    Distance
    52.99mi
    Elevation +
    10948f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSalcantay Trail - Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 days - May 2015 Photo ofSalcantay Trail - Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 days - May 2015 Photo ofSalcantay Trail - Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 days - May 2015

    The Salcantay Trail is a less-trodden alternative to the Inca Trail. There are no fees to pay and you can go solo (like we did) or take a tour. You will cross amazing landscape and various type of vegetation: high alpi...

    Just awesome and beautiful.
    lol86

  • Lares Trek

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    near Huarán, Cusco (Peru)
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    tijmenjoppe
    Distance
    13.99mi
    Elevation +
    5889f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofLares Trek Photo ofLares Trek Photo ofLares Trek

    A two- or three-day trek through the Lares Valley. You can camp at the communities of Kancha Kancha and Quiswarani. There is a paved road between Lares and Calca, from where Cuzco can be reached in about 2-3 hours by col...

  • Peru Sacred Valley trek (3 days)

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    near Jajapunco, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    BrunosTravels
    Distance
    18.29mi
    Elevation +
    5233f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofPeru Sacred Valley trek (3 days) Photo ofPeru Sacred Valley trek (3 days) Photo ofPeru Sacred Valley trek (3 days)

    Multiple day hike. Registered 2017/07. Also known under the names Cachicata trek or Inca Quarry trek. We did this trek without a guide, which appeared to be very uncommon. The locals haven’t seen many foreigners, not...

    Amazing trek. Recommended with guide
    Xisco Fuster
    Trail was off in some parts but overall good. No good sources of water can be found after reaching max elevation until r...
    stephen.m.carmody

  • Urubamab - Laguna Juchuyocha (Juchuycocha lagoon)

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    near Chicón, Cusco (Peru)
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    klemensek
    Distance
    5.00mi
    Elevation +
    3707f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUrubamab - Laguna Juchuyocha (Juchuycocha lagoon) Photo ofUrubamab - Laguna Juchuyocha (Juchuycocha lagoon) Photo ofUrubamab - Laguna Juchuyocha (Juchuycocha lagoon)

    Blue waters of Juchuycocha lagoon After endless 3 hours of suffering, we finally saw the blue waters of Juchuycocha lagoon – and all suffering was suddenly forgotten. The peaceful surface of the lagoon was changing it...

    Really nice trek. We did it yesterday and enjoyed a lot.
    victorsaji

  • INCA TRAIL Machupicchu

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    near Piscacucho, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Miguel_fzm
    with Susana Moreno Morales
    Distance
    30.01mi
    Elevation +
    9780f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofINCA TRAIL Machupicchu Photo ofINCA TRAIL Machupicchu Photo ofINCA TRAIL Machupicchu

    Three days hiking the inca trail, living in this amazing montains, and the fourth day have been the best, visiting Machupicchu from the sunrise, climbing Waynapicchu, increreble experience.

  • Yanacocha Lagoon - Huayoccari, Cusco

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    near Huayocari, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Jose Perochena
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    3248f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofYanacocha Lagoon - Huayoccari, Cusco Photo ofYanacocha Lagoon - Huayoccari, Cusco Photo ofYanacocha Lagoon - Huayoccari, Cusco

    Beautiful hike into the Yanacocha lake in the sacred valley of the Incas. We started at Paradero “Puente Urquillos” and started to go up the ravine of the town of Huayoccari. It took us 3 hours to hike up and 2 hours to ...

  • Lares Trek | Lares - Huacahuasi (Day 1 | Dia 1 | Tag 1)

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    near Lares, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Kai Single
    Distance
    6.28mi
    Elevation +
    2123f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLares Trek | Lares - Huacahuasi (Day 1 | Dia 1 | Tag 1) Photo ofLares Trek | Lares - Huacahuasi (Day 1 | Dia 1 | Tag 1) Photo ofLares Trek | Lares - Huacahuasi (Day 1 | Dia 1 | Tag 1)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T2 - Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: - * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Trekking Poles, Appropriate Clothing, Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat, Headlamp, Stove, Water Preparation, Firs...

    Trek moderado en su mayor parte
    Alfredo Huanes

  • Waqrapukara

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    near Acos, Cusco (Peru)
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    TheThumbTour
    Distance
    10.51mi
    Elevation +
    5564f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofWaqrapukara Photo ofWaqrapukara Photo ofWaqrapukara

    I started the recording a bit after. Otherwise it's 18km round trip with the visit of the ruins. About 3-4h to hike up and 2-3h to go down

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