Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Family Trekking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

9 days

8 nights

Activity Levels 3-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Family Trekking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

9 days

8 nights

Activity Levels 3-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Dec2025: Aug, Dec

From $7,399 - $7,649 /person

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.

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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!

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Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Family Trekking Tour map

Peru

Start/EndCusco

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

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.

Accommodations

Night 1

Inkaterra La Casona
Cusco
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.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

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.

Accommodations
Salkantay Lodge

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

Salkantay Lodge
Soraypampa
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.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 4

Description

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.

Accommodations
Wayra Lodge

(1 night)

Night 4

Wayra Lodge
Huayraccmachay
Premiere Hotel

Overnight at "the place where the wind lives" and enjoy a hot tub soak at 12,000 feet.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 5

Description

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.

Accommodations
Colpa Lodge

(1 night)

Night 5

Colpa Lodge
Collpapampa
Premiere Hotel

This lodge features a hot tub and rests in a cloud forest at 10,300 feet in the Collpapampa Valley.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 6

Description

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.

Accommodations
Lucma Lodge

(1 night)

Night 6

Lucma Lodge
Lucmabamba
Premiere Hotel

Savor spectacular views from this lodge, built right into the mountainside and flanked by an avocado orchard.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 7-9

Description

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.

Accommodations

Nights 7-8

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Aguas Calientes
Premiere Hotel

This eco-friendly hotel's Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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

Inkaterra La Casona
Cusco

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

Salkantay Lodge
Soraypampa

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

Wayra Lodge
Huayraccmachay

Premiere Hotel

Overnight at "the place where the wind lives" and enjoy a hot tub soak at 12,000 feet.

Night 5

Colpa Lodge
Collpapampa

Premiere Hotel

This lodge features a hot tub and rests in a cloud forest at 10,300 feet in the Collpapampa Valley.

Night 6

Lucma Lodge
Lucmabamba

Premiere Hotel

Savor spectacular views from this lodge, built right into the mountainside and flanked by an avocado orchard.

Nights 7-8

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Aguas Calientes

Premiere Hotel

This eco-friendly hotel's Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)

From $7,399 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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