Top Cusco Hiking Tours

What an amazing journey with my friends. We had the most incredible and knowledgeable guide, Lucio, who enhanced our experience exponentially. Additionally, I dealt with a mild case of altitude sickness and he was caring and compassionate and made sure I made it safely up and down the mountain. When I reached Sun Gate and caught up with my friends who were anxiously waiting, Machu Picchu didn’t just appear, it unfolded, like something the mountains had been hiding until I earned the right to see it. I am so proud of myself and my friends, old and new, who helped me complete the journey. Pictures do not do it justice. Furthermore, the best meal we had in Peru was on the mountain, the chef, cooked a fresh Peruvian delightful meal. Thank you, Lucio and your entire crew <3!!!

Our guide Maiki and driver Hirin were extremely professional and accommodated all of our requests. The tour itself gave us a terrific understanding of the Sacred Valley. Great historical viewpoint in an unbelievably beautiful setting. A wonderful day.

This tour was expertly held by Ronald, who took such good care of my son when he was feeling the altitude sickness during the market tour. He immediately got coco leaves, chocolate and a helpful smelling liquid called Florida water. Full recovery!! We then went to the workshop and made the most lovely meal. Ronald explained all the foods, traditions, and cooking techniques. Delicious fruits and cheeses for appetizers and then ceviche and stuffed peppers for dinner. We also made pisco sours and passion fruit drinks. So much attention to detail and history of Peruvian cuisine. Highly recommend!

This tour company took really good care of us. They gave us clear instructions the night before (be sure to have whatsapp on your phone). Pickup was on time and the transportation to and from the lake was smooth and orderly (during pickup, we had to wait 25 minutes for a group of six inconsiderate guests to get ready, which caused pickup of subsequent guests to be delayed, but that was not the tour company's fault). The included breakfast and lunch were greatly appreciated and the food for good. Once we got to the base of the mountain, we had to hike a ways to get to the horse stables. That portion of the hike is flat but the rest of the way up to Humantay Lake is quite steep so we decided to take some horses up the mountain (you can hike up yourself if you prefer). It cost 80 Soles for each horse, but beware that if you are a bit heavy, they may charge you extra. Note that the horses are managed by another outfit and this tour operator has nothing to do with the horses. The trek up the mountain was fine for a while but something spooked my horse and it bucked me off, causing me to fall on my back. Fortunately, I was not seriously injured. They gave me another horse and the rest of the ride up was uneventful. At the horse dropoff point, you still need to hike a little further to get to the Lake. Once you get there, the view is beautiful, with the turquoise color of the lake and the stunning mountain backdrop forming a great background for a gorgeous picture. On the way back, we hiked about halfway down the mounting and picked up a ride that took us all the way back to the bus parking area. This cost us 30 Soles per person. This was of course the easy way to do the tour but after doing Rainbow Mountain the day before, we were exhausted and appreciated having the easy option. You can of course walk the whole way back to the bus parking area if you prefer. Overall, our guide Bryan was wonderful (he was the one who arranged the ride back to the parking area). He kept track of everyone the whole way and was very patient. Overall, this was a very worthwhile experience and a great value for the buck. Finally, be sure to tip these guys. They work really hard for you. Enjoy!

Our guide was very informative, this is a very much a speed run tour, made me wish to come back and stay in some of these towns for longer. If you want to dip your feet into Peru history, this is an amazing way to start off your trip, and hopefully help you snowball to more ideas. I would start my trip off with this, so I can see the main points of the area, and come back around for longer stays in towns around Cusco

We had such a wonderful food tour with Flor! Even though our group was small (just four of us), she made it engaging, fun, and full of great local insight. Her energy and knowledge truly made the experience unforgettable. From the local tamales to the street food Flor guided us with her experience and food knowledge through the bustling streets of Cusco. Highly recommend!

Fernando was really nice and punctual. The vehicle was nice and very comfortable. I was concerned at first about my safety arriving very early in the morning in an unfamiliar place, but Fernando made me feel at ease. I would definitely recommend this service company again without a doubt.

Our Guide was deeply knowledgeable, with strong ideas even about some of the more controversial aspects of Incan culture and engineering. Her should know; he's a descendent! His presentation was incredibly lively and engaging, even riveting; a master storyteller.