Short on time but big on adventure? These one-day treks offer stunning views, culture, and challenge — all in a single day.
Top Day Treks with Ortiz Adventure
One of Peru’s most famous peaks, Rainbow Mountain dazzles with its vibrant colors and high-altitude challenge. A must for adventurous hikers!
Highlights: Colorful landscape, panoramic views, llamas and alpacas
Duration: Full Day
Elevation: 5,036 m
Discover the magic of Ollantaytambo, the living Inca town. Visit temples, terraces and local markets in a half-day cultural walk.
Highlights: Hidden ruins, peaceful landscapes, Inka streeds.
Duration: 1 day
Difficulty: Intermediate
Walk through ancient agricultural sites and salt pans still in use today. This trail blends history, farming culture, and amazing Sacred Valley scenery.
Highlights: Circular terraces of Moray, salt mines, Andean villages
Duration: 4–6 hours
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
A beautiful hike to a hidden waterfall and pre-Inca ruins, starting from the Socma community near Ollantaytambo.
- Duration: Half day or full day
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Highlights: Inca trails, waterfalls, native flora and fauna
A trek filled with ancient mysteries and panoramic views. Visit the Inca quarries and reach the symbolic Sun Gate above Ollantaytambo.
- Duration: Full day
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Highlights: Inca trails, Inka quarries, panoramic views.
Hike through cloud forests and native Andean forests in this pristine nature reserve. Ideal for birdwatching and ecosystem lovers.
- Difficulty: Intermediate (6)
- Duration: Full day
- Highlights: Inca trails, view of the glacier, native flora and fauna
A short but scenic hike to one of the least-visited Inca fortresses, surrounded by terraced slopes and rural tranquility.
- Difficulty: Beginner (5)
- Duration: Full day
- Highlights: Inca trails, Inca agricultural terraces, native flora and fauna
Explore turquoise glacial lakes at the foot of the sacred Ausangate Mountain. A high-altitude, full-day adventure with thermal baths included.
- Difficulty: Intermediate (6)
- Duration: Full day
- Highlights: View of the Ausangate glacier, Lakes surrounding the mountain, native flora and fauna
Why Choose a Day Trek?
- Perfect for acclimatization before longer treks
- Ideal if you have limited time in Cusco
- No camping required — return to your hotel same day
Trek with Local Experts
Ortiz Adventure’s guides are locals, certified, and passionate about nature. Whether you’re hiking to ruins or rainbow peaks, we make sure it’s safe, enriching and unforgettable.
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