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Trekking Peru: The 4 best day treks in and near Cusco

What are nice day treks in Peru ? It doesn't always have to be a multi-day hike on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu . And not a one-week mountain expedition near Huaraz. Hiking for days on end in very thin Andean air and bitterly cold nights in a tent - that's not necessarily for everyone. Nevertheless, one would prefer to experience Peru on foot. And this is best done on day hikes in and near Cusco. So you don't have to give up the comfort of your cozy accommodation. We have 4 day hikes up our sleeves for you. You can find more excursion destinations for Cusco, as well as planning tips for your Peru trip in our individual travel guide! So, power up at breakfast, get into your hiking boots and take the public bus to the next hiking trail! Our tip: For Machu Picchu hiking tours on your own, we highly recommend the app maps.me! Trekking Peru: Top 4 hikes in and outside of Cusco Number 1: Simply spectacular!  Laguna Huaypo to Maras This is a tried and true day hik

Hiking in the Andes: 3 exciting multi-day treks in Peru

Karuraqmi Puririnay, says an old Quechua proverb. I still have a lot to travel. And that's how it is with Peru: there is always something left to discover. Trekking is one of the best ways to explore Peru the way the Incas did: on foot. In the endless expanses of the mountains you will meet their inhabitants and get an authentic picture of their lives. In this way, you will still find landscapes that hardly any tourists see because they are so difficult to access. However, multi-day treks in Peru are not easy when you are marching for the second or third day in a row. Especially at that altitude! But as we say, the journey is the destination. Below we present 3 exciting multi-day treks in Peru . 1. Multi-day trek: Inca Trail Dawn is just breaking, the fog still hangs in the air and you listen to the silence. Full of anticipation and adrenaline, you set out to explore the trails that were once roamed by the Inca. With each step, the beauty of the landscape is further revealed.