Peru · ALTERNATIVE TREKS TO MACHU PICCHU
3 reviewed
June and July fill the good alternative treks to machu picchu in Peru months ahead. The 3 below hold up, with current prices, group sizes and what the day actually asks of you.
Small-group Choquequirao trek from Cusco with chef meals, porter support, and calm ruins over 4 days and 3 nights.
“Trip of a lifetime! We did the 4-day, 3-night TreXperience Trek with Gary (lead guide) and Sergio (support guide) and “Chef Ratatouille” Balbino starting Sept 8th, 2025. Length of trip was just about right - long enough to get good hikes bu”
A small-group Ancascocha trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with waterfall views, Inca ruins, camping meals, and a guided site tour.
“The views were amazing since day one, there were so many different landscapes (jungle, alpines, green fields and more). The people working in the company were amazing. It was really nice to do the trek with someone that is from the area (ERead more”
4 days of biking, rafting, zipline, and rainforest hikes from Cusco to Machu Picchu, ending with guided citadel access.
“Really enjoyed the Adventure Hike, lots of pros with only a few cons, see below breakdown of the 4 days (I travelled early June 2024), some tips and a packing list of what to take. Day 1, Bike and Raft: Bike was great fun, very easy/beginner friendly as mostly downhill but get to pick up some speed while catching the views. Rafting was excellent with a few decent rapids. Accommodation was terrible, very basic shared hostel with only cold water shower (not ideal after rafting), food was average but didn't go hungry. Day 2, Hike: I'd class myself intermediate hiker and I found it pretty easy, there's a few hills…”
