Peru Walking & Hiking Tour
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Peru Walking & Hiking Tour
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Dec2025: Mar-Dec2026: Dec
Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu has a gravitational pull. It urges you to hike in Cusco above 11,000 feet. Meander alongside lacy salt springs and through fields sewn with quinoa and agave. Visit a hidden weaving village. Climb terraced mountainsides. Stand above it all at Machu Picchu's mystical Gate of the Sun and testify to the resilience of humanity. Experience life from above on our Peru Walking & Hiking Tour.
Highlights
- Hike along the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, and prepare to be spellbound by its beauty and history
- Discover Peru's diverse ancient civilizations and rich culture thanks to insight from our knowledgeable local guide
- Explore the citadel of Sacsayhuamán, a monumental religious and military structure built in the 15 century
- Savor Peru's world-famous cuisine at an exclusive cooking demonstration and a private home-cooked lunch
Start/EndCusco
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Enjoy a private farm-to-table lunch in a local family home on the Maras plateau • Explore a beautiful white honeycomb of Inca salt pans above the Urubamba River Valley • Discover a traditional weaving community tucked in the hills • In peaceful Ollantaytambo, visit an Inca archaeological site and hike up a terraced valley • Shop for ceramics crafted using pre-Inca techniques at the Seminario Studio in Urubamba • Enjoy an exclusive cooking demonstration 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
Experience the 15th-century Inca retreat of Machu Picchu with its intricate stonework and mysterious religious designs • Hike the Inca Trail, lined with ancient stones and stairs, to reach the Gate of the Sun and your first view of Machu Picchu • Spend a second day exploring the incredible site with a local expert • Walk the grounds of our hotel with a naturalist to learn more about the area's flora and fauna.
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 on a walking tour of Cusco's historic center to learn how it was the heart of the pre-Columbian Inca Empire • Following narrow streets with centuries-old walls, discover the grand main cathedral • A trail leads us among the hills surrounding Cusco to one of South America's most impressive sites, Sacsayhuamán • Sip a pisco sour, Peru's famous national drink • Enjoy some people-watching at buzzing Plaza de Armas.
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.
One of our hikes requires an Inca Trail 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. Passport information is required at the time of booking to secure train tickets and permits.
Also, Backroads leaders may not be able to accompany you along the hike requiring an Inca Trail permit. Rest assured that in this case you would be well supported by our local Peruvian guides—with whom we've been working for years—as well as a staff of porters.
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
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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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