Epic Hikes

Cusco has many hiking options such as the Ausangate Trek, Vinicunca Colored Mountain. But very few have had the satisfaction of having visited the tourist attractions that we propose in this section. Andean Great Treks, with experience organizing expeditions in the Andes, has developed more adventure routes and hikes to the spectacular Quelccaya glacier, which is in the department of Cusco. It is one of the largest tropical glaciers in the world. To reach this natural wonder, our local guides are trained in leading high mountain groups. This is definitely a new alternative for lovers of mountains and glacial lakes. On the Quelccaya glacier route you can also enjoy wildlife, where you can observe herds of vicuñas, condors, pumas, chinchillas, foxes, flamingos, trout. You can also see a great diversity of Andean landscapes, such as colorful mountains and geological formations.

Other great routes for hiking through the Andes is the Yanacocha trek, which runs through the valleys of Huayoccari and Yucay. This route is very rarely visited, but with a high scenic value, since due to its wide mountain ranges it is still possible to enjoy the pristine high Andean forests, Queuñas, Chachacomos, Kiswar, Intinpa. Many endemic birds are found in these landscapes, such as hummingbirds, tanagers, parakeets, hawks, and owls. It is also the habitat of white-tailed deer, foxes, pumas and a large number of wild flowers such as Cantuta, Chinchircoma, Pasiflora, Llaulli. It is also a good circuit to appreciate the snow-capped Illahuaman, and the enigmatic Yanacocha lagoon, which changes color as the day goes by, from emerald green to dark brown.

The Inca quarry walk is a circuit that offers unique experiences, if you are interested in discovering the ancient Inca temples, which were used as sacred shrines, which were inhabited by the families of Inca royalty. The tour begins in the Soqma valley, which is inhabited by corn and potato farmers, the archaeological center of Perolniyoq is one of the most beautiful, since it is located above a waterfall. A very fabulous space that you can visit is the Puerta del Sol, in the upper part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, from this point you can see the imposing snow-capped Veronica, and the town of Ollantaytambo, during the descent, you can see the centers of carving and polishing of stone blocks, which date back to the Inca era.