Altitude & Trip Planning Guides - Andean Trekking Peru

Practical planning for trips in the Peruvian Andes: altitude and acclimatization, seasons and weather, routes like the Ruta del Sol to Puno, and choosing a trekking company. Browse all our tours or ask us about your dates.

October 26, 2026

Trekking in Cusco in the Rainy Season: Which Treks Still Work

Can you trek around Cusco from November to March? Which treks still work in the rainy season, which close, and how to plan around rain and snow.

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Andean Trekking Peru tents and dining tent at a lakeside campsite below Ausangate at sunset

October 21, 2026

How to Choose a Trekking Company in Cusco

Seven checks before you book a trek in Cusco: official registration, a real office, licensed guides, fair porter loads, safety gear and red flags.

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September 9, 2026

What Are the 3 Stages of Acclimatization to High Altitude? (Peru Treks)

You step off the plane in Cusco. The sky looks closer. The stairs look steeper. And your lungs go, “Wait—where’d the oxygen go?” That’s high altitude acclimatization in real time: your body running a fast little change-management project because the air is thinner. People often ask, what are the 3 stages of acclimatization to high...

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