Alternative Treks

All Alternative Treks

Prefer open trails and real contact with the Andes? Our alternative treks reach Machu Picchu without the crowds. Think glacier passes, cloud-forest switchbacks, quiet villages, and hot springs along the way.

Pick your style: Salkantay for big mountain scenery, Lares for weaving communities and thermal baths, Inca Jungle for a mixed adventure (biking + hiking), Choquequirao for a wild citadel and tougher mileage, plus shorter high-altitude routes like Huchuy Qosqo or Ancascocha.

We keep it simple: small groups or private departures, expert local guides, quality camping or lodge options, mules/porters where needed, and flexible pacing. Filter by distance and altitude, then tell us what you’d like to add—market visits, homestays, extra acclimatization days—and we’ll shape the trek to you.

$1,740.00
Alternative Treks
Apu Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain trek 5 Days
6 Days / 5 Nights

Ausangate And Rainbow Mountain Trek 6 Days

The Ausangate Mountain, also known as “Apu Ausangate,” was one of the most important deities during the Inca era and continues to be revered to this day due to the respect and sacredness attributed to it by the Andean people. This mountain is located at 6,372 m.a.s.l in the Andes Mountain Range and is one […]

From $1,740.00 pp
$1,750.00
Alternative Treks
Choquequirao trek 4 days
4 Days / 3 Nights

Choquequirao Trek 5 Days

It is located northeast of the City of Cusco, between the Apurimac River, and the Vilcabamba Mountain Range, where the Salkantay snow – capped peak stands out with an altitude of  6 271 m.a.s.l. (20575 ft.).  The biodiversity offered by this hike includes sightings of endangered species such as the Andean condor, the puma and […]

From $1,750.00 pp
$1,359.00
Alternative Treks
Choquequirao trek 4 days
4 Days / 3 Nights

Trek To Choquequirao 3 Days

Se ubica al noreste de la Ciudad del Cusco, entre el río Apurímac y la Cordillera de Vilcabamba, donde destaca el pico cubierto de nieve – Salkantay con una altitud de 6 271 msnm (20575 pies).  La biodiversidad que ofrece esta caminata incluye avistamientos de especies en peligro de extinción como el cóndor andino, el […]

From $1,359.00 pp
$40.00
Alternative Treks
machu picchu
Full Day

Waqrapucara Tour Full Day

This stone fortress called Waqrapukara derives from two Quechua words: WAQRA, meaning “horn,” and PUKARA, meaning “fortress.” When combined, they give the meaning “Fortress of Horns,” due to the peculiar shape of its mountains that resemble two horns. It is believed to have been a religious and military center. From its ruins, you can enjoy […]

From $40.00 pp
$40.00
Alternative Treks
Rainbow Mountain Tour Full Day
Full Day

Rainbow Mountain Tour Full Day

The Rainbow Mountain, also known as Cerro Colorado or Montaña Arco Iris (Rainbow Mountain), is located in Vinicunca, in the province of Quispicanchi, Cusco region, at the base of one of the highest snow-capped peaks in Peru, the Ausangate Glacier. The Andes mountain range has been significantly impacted by climate change, especially by glacier melt, […]

From $40.00 pp
Alternative Treks
Chonta Condors Viewpoint Full Day
Full Day

Chonta Condors Viewpoint Full Day

A great alternative for people who wanted to go to theColca Canyon, but due to lack of time they did not succeed. In the Chonta canyon, you will be able to appreciate the flight of the Andean Condor, the largest flying bird in the world. You will be able to enjoy wonderful landscapes, observe the […]

Alternative Treks
Qeswachaka bridge and Suykutambo 2 days
2 Days / 1 Night

Qeswachaka bridge and Suykutambo 2 days

An itinerary outside the traditional and not yet well known. You will see the last Inca bridge that is still used and renovated every year. There are nearby communities in charge of making this change and this festival takes place in the month of June. This is a great tour to the southern area of […]

Alternative Treks
Huchuy Qosqo Hike 1 day
Full Day

Huchuy Qosqo Hike 1 day

A good alternative to explore the wonderful landscapes of the city of Cusco. This route will begin with a hike to the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo, along the way you will be able to appreciate the true Inca Trail used since ancient times. The first day’s trek ends in the town of Lamay, and […]

Alternative Treks
Perolniyoc Waterfall Hike Full Day
Full Day

Perolniyoc Waterfall Hike Full Day

One more alternative to the many places you can visit when you are in Cusco. To the waterfall, it is a very gentle walk, we will also visit an archaeological site called Raqaypata. If you have a day available in Cusco, this is a great alternative to explore. A waterfall of approximately 70 meters and […]

$40.00
Alternative Treks
Humantay Lake Trek 1 Day
Full Day

Humantay Lake Trek 1 Day

Humantay Lake is a beautiful turquoise lake and one of the most fabulous destinations in Cusco. This natural wonder is nestled at the foot of the Humantay Glacier, part of the Andes mountain range, and near the majestic Salkantay, in the Anta province of Cusco. It is an ideal route for those with limited time […]

From $40.00 pp
$1,420.00
Alternative Treks
Choquequirao trek 4 days
4 Days / 3 Nights

Choquequirao trek 4 days

The Choquequirao Trek 4 Days is an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Andes, located northeast of the city of Cusco. This trek takes you between the dramatic Apurimac River canyon and the majestic Vilcabamba mountain range, home to the impressive snow-capped Salkantay peak, rising to 6,271 m.a.s.l. (20,575 ft.). Along the Choquequirao trail, […]

From $1,420.00 pp
$120.00
Alternative Treks
7 Lakes Trek Ausangate Full Day
Full Day

7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day

South of the Cusco region, in the province of Quispicanchis, under the imposing Ausangate snow-capped peak, we find the so-called “7 Lakes of Ausangate Circuit,” which is fed by the meltwater of this immense glacier, one of the highest in Peru (6,384 meters above sea level). The tour offers a trekking and nature experience where […]

From $120.00 pp
$1,530.00
Alternative Treks
Apu Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain trek 5 Days
5 Days / 4 Nights

Apu Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain trek 5 Days

The Ausangate Mountain, also known as ‘Apu Ausangate,’ was one of the most important deities during the Inca era and remains so to this day, due to the respect and sacredness that the Andean people hold for it. This mountain is located at 6,372 meters above sea level in the Andes Mountain Range and is […]

From $1,530.00 pp
Alternative Treks
Tour Colca Canyon and Puno 2 Days
2 Days / 1 Night

Tour Colca Canyon and Puno 2 Days

This tour begins in the great city of Arequipa. Visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in South America. Let yourself be enchanted by the flight of the Andean Condors, the heaviest bird in the world. It is a two-day trip where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, delicious food and comfort yourself with a […]

Alternative Treks
Colca Canyon 2 Days
2 Days / 1 Night

Colca Canyon 2 Days

An extraordinary tour through one of the deepest canyons in the world. We have made this 2-day itinerary so that you can fully enjoy your visit to the Colca Canyon. You can relax in the thermal baths of La Calera and enjoy the flight of the Condors from the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint.

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