I'm looking for a 3 or 4 day Peru trek in December – any suggestions given the weather?

December is a wet month to trek in Peru, but all the main routes are open as normal. Here are a few suggestions for December:

1) On the Salkantay trail it's entirely possible to have a stretch of several dry days in December, but it will definitely be muddy in places. There is the option of lodge-to-lodge trekking on the Salkantay route so you don't have to camp in the rain.

2) Most of the trails through the Lares valley are rocky enough that they don't get muddy, but that's all camping with no lodges.

3) While Choquequirao has cabins along the route, I wouldn't hike that trail in the rain because of how steep most of it is.

4) The Inca Trail is usually pretty quiet in December, so you'll find it easy to get permits. However I can't in good conscience recommend the Inca Trail until they address the workers' rights (and even human rights) abuses of porters.

Two tips for making your hike more comfortable: First, have a good rain poncho, not the disposable ones that tear easily. Ponchos are better than rain jackets and rain pants because they let air flow around you and it’s likely to be warm since December is summer. Second, if you have the flexibility, tell your trekking agency that you would rather delay your trek a day or two in case a major rain storm is predicted for the original trek dates. They’re rare in December, but always a possibility.