Hiking & Trekking
Peru is a mecca for hiking and trekking of all kinds. All mountain towns, from Cusco and Ayacucho to Huaraz and Chachapoyas, have everything from easy half-day hikes to challenging multi-day treks.
Guides & gear
Even if you bring all of your own camping and trekking gear, I recommend hiring a guide for any multi-day treks. Trails in Peru tend to be unmarked and many trekking areas are crisscrossed with alpaca or llama trails that make it easy to lose your way.
If you’re not packing all of your camping gear with you, it’s easy to find a trekking agency that will supply the guide and everything else. Note: The Inca Trail requires a local trekking agency licensed for the Inca Trail.