Peru Family Multi-Adventure Tour
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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Luxury Hotels
Peru Family Multi-Adventure Tour
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Luxury Hotels
2026: Aug
Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Standing above Machu Picchu, wispy clouds floating by, you’ll snap the photo. But among a colorful week of hiking, biking and cultural encounters—this mountaintop is just the tip of the iceberg.
Highlights
- Unearth the secrets of fascinating Machu Picchu and explore sky-high Cusco, alive with Inca history and modern Andean culture
- Bike through dreamy farming villages in the Sacred Valley alongside the mighty Urubamba River
- Hike a section of the renowned Inca Trail, a bucket-list route that winds between verdant mountainsides and through lush cloud forest
- Discover Peru’s flavors and culture in private homes where you’re invited to farm-to-table meals and demonstrations of local traditions
- Stunning destination hotels bookend each stop along the way, from a centuries-old Spanish monastery to an exclusive jungle retreat with its own private hot spring
Start/End Cusco
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
Bike across the Andean plateau through ancient Inca farmland and along the shores of a high-altitude lake • Sit down for a private farm-to-table lunch in the home of a local family • Explore Las Salineras, a stunningly beautiful honeycomb of tiered salt pools • Join an exclusive cooking demonstration with a local chef • Walk through the magical hilltop ruins of Pisac, site of the largest-known Inca cemetery • Learn about traditional farming techniques the owners of exclusive Hacienda Sarapampa have implemented for three generations • Bike through the Sacred Valley amid a panorama of snowy peaks and quaint villages • Engage with Quechua culture in a community famous for its master weavers • Visit the world-renowned ceramics studio of Pablo Seminario.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
Situated in the heart of the picturesque Urubamba Valley, this contemporary hotel is inspired by colonial design and local cultural history. (spa)
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Days 4-5
Behold the incredible remains of Machu Picchu—an Inca retreat built in the 15th century • Take a train to begin our hike on the Inca Trail to the famed Sun Gate for a bird’s-eye view of Machu Picchu • Spend a second day exploring more corners of spellbinding Machu Picchu, joined by a local expert.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
This eco-lodge's exclusive location, tucked into gardens and cloud forest at the edge of Aguas Calientes village, makes it the best digs in town as a base camp for Machu Picchu (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Days 6-8
Stroll through Cusco, once the center of the pre-Columbian Inca Empire • Visit Qoricancha, one of the main Inca temples in Cusco, and the Spanish colonial church built atop it • Our local guide joins us as we journey past the Temple of the Moon and explore Sacsayhuamán • Browse the local markets and shop for handicrafts, plus check out the action in the Plaza de Armas.
Nights 6-7
Luxury 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)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
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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.
Some of our activities require trail permits which Backroads will obtain on your behalf. Booking your trip a minimum of 6 months prior to departure will give you the best chance of securing all necessary permits. Your Trip Consultant will reach out if there are any issues; unless this happens, you can assume we secured your permits successfully.
Trail permits are linked to the traveler's passport information. For this reason, your passport information will be collected at the time of booking. If your passport information changes between then and your departure, it's essential that you let us know as soon as possible.
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 with 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 in the company of 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.
Dates & Prices
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