15 Dec 2025
CuscoHow long needed to acclimatise?
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Asked by: Vince
Before starting a trek are two days acclimatisation sufficient in Cusco?
Answered by: Roxner Quispe
You absolutely need to acclimatise before setting off on a trek but I'd recommend you acclimatise in the Sacred Valley – Ollantaytambo etc – rather than Cusco itself, as Cusco is very high and you might find it uncomfortable for your first few days there. I suggest saving your Cusco visit for after your trek.
Roxner Quispe
Roxner is the founder of Action Peru Treks, the first indigenous-owned Peru trekking agency. Roxner was born in a small community near Machu Picchu and has been visiting the ruins since he was 12 years old. He has guided hundreds of groups on all the major Machu Picchu treks as well as countless lesser-known hidden gems.
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