Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Family Trekking Tour
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 3-5
Premiere Hotels
Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Family Trekking Tour
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 3-5
Premiere Hotels
2024: Dec2025: Aug, Dec
Journey through the High Andes from Cusco to Machu Picchu
Peru is vibrant. Intoxicating. Brimming with fascinating history and awe-inspiring landscapes. And thanks to our longtime friendships here, we'll reveal the region's deep cultural roots and introduce you and your family to our favorite places—from remote indigenous villages to mystical Machu Picchu—as an honored guest.
Highlights
- Trek unencumbered from lodge to lodge, with porters and mules handling your luggage and leaving you free to soak up the scenery
- Hike the famed Salkantay Pass route to 15,200 feet for breathtaking views of the dramatic snow-covered Andes
- Discover a stunning bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu and join our local guide for a visit to the Lost City
- Relax in style with family after a great day of hiking at comfortable high-altitude lodges—many complete with hot tubs!
This is a Special Departure. See Terms & Conditions.
Start/EndCusco
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Take in stunning vistas of the Cusco Valley as you trek to the Inca Temple of the Moon and the fortress-temple Sacsayhuamán with a local expert • Pay a visit to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art to view unique artifacts from ancient Peruvian civilizations.
Night 1
Located between the San Blas arts district and Cusco's vibrant main square, this serene oasis mixes contemporary fixtures with traditional design. A Relais & Châteaux member.
Days 2-3
Hike along a route used by the Inca in the 15th century • Ascend to the high-altitude grasslands of Soraypampa with breathtaking mountain and valley vistas, including your first look at Humantay Mountain • Rest your legs as you soak in our lodge's outdoor whirpool tub or sit by the fireplace with a cup of coca tea • Hike up to a glacial lake to savor views of towering glacier-covered Salkantay Peak, Inca mythology's most sacred mountain • Try pisco sours, the country's national drink • Savor Peruvian cuisine prepared by our personal chef, who travels with us from lodge to lodge.
Nights 2-3
This stylish mountain lodge, set at 11,800 feet, welcomes you with a hot tub and incomparable views of Salkantay, the region's highest peak.
Day 4
Get ready for today's exhilarating high-altitude trek to Huayraccmachay via Salkantay Pass • As you travel up the Río Blanco Valley, circling Humantay Peak, look for condors soaring overhead • Descend through a lush subtropical landscape above the Salkantay River before passing a patchwork of orchards and coffee plantations.
Night 4
Overnight at "the place where the wind lives" and enjoy a hot tub soak at 12,000 feet.
Day 5
Make your way into the cloud forest—one of the world's most fascinating and threatened ecosystems • Look for frogs, hummingbirds, parrots and beautiful flowers, including orchids, asters and begonias amid the Ceja de la Selva (or "eyebrow of the jungle") • Ready to eat like a local? Try cuy (guinea pig) at a traditional Andean Pachamanca feast.
Night 5
This lodge features a hot tub and rests in a cloud forest at 10,300 feet in the Collpapampa Valley.
Day 6
Hike through an incredible portion of the Santa Teresa River Valley • Trek through wild highland landscapes to the river, up a picturesque mountainside • In the town of Playa, try specialties like giant avocados and exotic granadilla fruit • Hike on a restored ancient Inca trail to our serene lodge, nestled amid coffee plants and banana, avocado and eucalyptus trees.
Night 6
Savor spectacular views from this lodge, built right into the mountainside and flanked by an avocado orchard.
Days 7-9
Gaze upon Machu Picchu from the seldom-traveled Llactapata Trail • Weave through bamboo forests to the Vilcanota River • Take a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes and explore its markets and shops • Get an early start for our full day in Machu Picchu • Take the morning to explore the ruins with your family • Trek to the Gate of the Sun or up Machu Picchu Mountain for an impressive overview, then get up close as our local guide reveals secrets of Machu Picchu's discovery • Learn about native orchids, birds and tea plantations with our hotel's naturalist.
Nights 7-8
This eco-friendly hotel's Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Our hike to Machu Picchu Mountain requires a permit, which Backroads will obtain on your behalf (included in your trip price). We recommend booking your trip 4 to 6 months prior to departure for the best chance of securing your permit. Your passport information is required at the time of booking to secure permits; reservations can be kept on hold for up to three days while you collect this information. If we're unable to secure your permit, you'll miss this portion of the hike but will still be able to join us for the full Machu Picchu Citadel tour.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Premiere Hotel
Located between the San Blas arts district and Cusco's vibrant main square, this serene oasis mixes contemporary fixtures with traditional design. A Relais & Châteaux member.
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
This stylish mountain lodge, set at 11,800 feet, welcomes you with a hot tub and incomparable views of Salkantay, the region's highest peak.
Night 4
Premiere Hotel
Overnight at "the place where the wind lives" and enjoy a hot tub soak at 12,000 feet.
Night 5
Premiere Hotel
This lodge features a hot tub and rests in a cloud forest at 10,300 feet in the Collpapampa Valley.
Night 6
Premiere Hotel
Savor spectacular views from this lodge, built right into the mountainside and flanked by an avocado orchard.
Nights 7-8
Premiere Hotel
This eco-friendly hotel's Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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