Peru Easygoing Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
Premiere Hotels
Peru Easygoing Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
Premiere Hotels
2025: Apr, Jun, Aug-Dec2026: Mar-Apr, Jun-Oct, Dec
Dolce Tempo Journey in the Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu
Iconic Machu Picchu deserves its fame. But there’s so much more to Peru. Visit a community of Quechua weavers. Wander Cusco’s whitewashed lanes. Sample world-renowned cuisine. And savor every step.
Highlights
- Explore the wild landscapes of the mighty Peruvian Andes, from the spectacular World Heritage citadel of Machu Picchu to the unearthed Temple of the Moon
- Discover the fascinating pre-Columbian culture of Cusco as you walk winding streets with our local guide
- Meander between fields of quinoa and amaranth, lacy salt pools and eucalyptus groves in the Sacred Valley
- Take in a cooking class, browse vibrant markets and relish incredible gastronomical experiences
- Enjoy South American luxury at our Premiere hotels, which lay out the red carpet with pools, gardens, mountain views and perhaps a luxurious massage
Start/End Cusco
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Explore the beautiful white honeycomb of Inca salt pans above the Urubamba River Valley • Feel welcomed into the home of a family in the Maras Valley for a private farm-to-table lunch • Meet our friends and longtime teachers, a group of women weavers in a remote mountainside village • Discover peaceful Ollantaytambo and walk along a sweeping terraced valley • Stop by a ceramics studio to learn ancient Peruvian clay-working techniques • Delight your palate at an exclusive cooking class with a local chef.
Nights 1-2
"An unpretentious but impeccably maintained lodge set in a wonderful garden surrounded by mountains," according to the Hideaway Report. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Days 3-4
Explore an Ollantaytambo archaeological site and discover the magic of a traditional Inca meal cooked in the ground • Take a train ride along a winding riverside track at the foot of the towering Andes • Explore Machu Picchu, the mysterious 15th-century Inca retreat famed for its stunning beauty and intricate stonework • Wander a local market and browse colorful Andean textiles • Tour the lush cloud forest surrounding our hotel to spot orchids, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Nights 3-4
This eco-friendly hotel's Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)
Days 5-7
Join a local guide and satisfy your curiosity on a tour of Cusco’s historic city center • Experience the magic of this vibrant city, once Inca, then colonial, and now a hub of outdoor adventure in Peru • Learn about the pre-Columbian history of the powerful Inca Empire • Sit for a coffee and feel the city’s energy • Stroll winding streets and visit some of Cusco’s most powerful monuments • See a Spanish colonial church built atop the ruins of an Inca temple • Sip a pisco sour, the national beverage of Peru • Retreat from the bustling streets of Cusco to relax at the pool or spa of our luxurious hotel.
Nights 5-6
This luxurious property, a former palace set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco's main square, offers personal butler service and is home to the city's first outdoor pool. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (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 hikes through Peru’s captivating, rugged terrain climb rocky and sometimes uneven paths, many of which are remote and do not intersect with roads. Vehicles will get us to and from the trailheads, but the nature of these trails is such that we won’t see our vans along the route. Ample trail support in the form of water, snacks and encouragement is provided by your Backroads leaders and local guides.
This trip has been designed to offer as many hiking options as possible. Since many of the trails are unmarked, we recommend that you hike in the company of a Backroads leader or one of our local support staff. On the few days when we’re in national parks, regulations require you to hike accompanied by one of our certified park guides.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is a Premiere hotel. While it offers outstanding service and amenities, please note that it is not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region’s generally temperate climate and cool nights, guestrooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
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.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
"An unpretentious but impeccably maintained lodge set in a wonderful garden surrounded by mountains," according to the Hideaway Report. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
This eco-friendly hotel's Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)
Nights 5-6
Premiere Hotel
This luxurious property, a former palace set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco's main square, offers personal butler service and is home to the city's first outdoor pool. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
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