Hiking Practicalities
Even if you bring all of your own camping and trekking gear, I recommend hiring a guide for multi-day treks. Trails in Peru tend to be unmarked and many are criss-crossed 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, there are places you can rent equipment in cities like Cusco, Arequipa and Huaraz. 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.