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Premiere Inns
  • From $4,698
    To $4,998 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+From $920 To $990
    for sgl. occ.)

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TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 1 lunch.

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Meet / Depart

Cusco, Peru

Special Interest

Culture & History, Exotic Adventure, Geological Wonders, Mountain Bike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Rainforest Exploration, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Spa

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Biking & Hiking from Cusco to Machu Picchu

A tapestry of history, culture and extraordinary natural delights blankets the diverse country of Peru. Beneath lofty Andean peaks and shifting clouds lie the remnants of an ancient civilization. Here the fascinating archaeological ruins and traces of Inca architectural heritage are found at every turn. Setting off with our local guide, this Backroads journey takes you from Cusco - the former religious center and capital of the Inca empire - to humble Quechua villages, and finally to the stunning ruins of Machu Picchu. Following trails built by the Inca, we hike through the ancient city on foot and glimpse the ruins from Intipunku, the "Gate of the Sun." It's a spectacular way to experience the "Lost City of the Incas."  

Permits to hike the Inca Trail are extremely limited. We recommend booking a minimum of 4-6 months prior to departure date in order to increase the chances of acquiring authorization. If permits are unavailable during some seasons we will take a train to Aguas Calientes, bus to the entrance and hike into Machu Picchu.

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Days 1-2 cusco

Meet in Cusco, set at a lofty 11,200 feet With our local guide, take a walking tour of the town, rich in Inca and Spanish-Colonial architecture Hike to Inca archaeological sites, including Tambo Machay, Sacsayhuaman and the Temple of the Moon Admire the superb collection at Cusco's Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.

Days 3-5 urubamba

Amid a panorama of snowy peaks, bike along the altiplano past small farming villages In Moray, learn how the Inca experimented with farming techniques using high-altitude terraces Visit the scenic "salineras" (salt pans) and ascend the enigmatic ruins of Ollantaytambo Journey into a quiet river valley to a Quechua community, where we visit local families and see master weavers at work Bike along the floor of the Sacred Valley to the ruins and market town of Pisac.

Days 6-8 aguas calientes

After a train ride, hike the "Gate of the Sun" trail for a birds'-eye look at the "Lost City of the Incas" (you may also have the option to hike the famed Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu)  Spend another full day exploring Machu Picchu, contemplating its exquisite stonework and mysterious astrological designs Return to Cusco by train.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Guest Trip Reviews

The trip was fabulous! As one who has done very little in the way of group travel, I must tell you that it surpassed my hopes and made me want more! Our leaders were extremely accommodating to our needs, and helped us achieve our individual and group goals. Having different levels of each activity really allowed each of us to do what we wanted to do. It would only have been better if we could have added more hours to each day, so that we could have had more time to enjoy each of the beautiful places we stayed.
Lisa Braun Glazer - Lutz, FL

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HIGH-ALTITUDE ELEGANCE: Premiere Inns

Hotel Monasterio

Cusco (2 nights): A 17th-century monastery transformed into a graceful five-star hotel and member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Willka T'ika

Urubamba (3 nights): Meaning "sacred flower," this guest house has Spanish-Colonial-style garden suites - plus a yoga room, herbal baths and massage facilities. Or, Sol y Luna Hotel, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, with beautiful garden bungalows and a pool.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel

Aguas Calientes (2 nights): The savvy traveler's preferred choice at Machu Picchu: adobe cabanas adorned with regional weavings and surrounded by tropical gardens, where Peru's leading botanist Dr. Isiais Rolando has created a refuge for rare orchids.

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Walking Tour of Cusco 3.5 hours
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 3  3 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 3.4, 5.2, 5.8 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 2.5 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Biking 6, 14, 19 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 2.8, 4.7 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 1.6 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Biking 14, 19, 27 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 2.2, 6.8 miles
  • 500 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 7
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 1.5, 2.2, 3.7 miles
  • 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
  • Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
Day 8
  • Conclusion of Trip

* Please note that altitude will increase the level of difficulty of some route options.

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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles