Breathtaking trails, sometimes literally as the day we hiked up and over the Salkantay Pass above 15,000'. Each day's hike while physically challenging was taken at our own pace, with plenty of time to soak in the scenery. We enjoyed the comfortably attractive lodges along the trail and enjoyed very fine fresh meals at each one. Our guides provided great support and knowledge about the history and culture of this part of Peru. Touring Macchu Picchu on the last day of the trip was a fantastic finish.

This was our first trekking tour, having previously done several biking tours with Backroads. It's hard to describe how challenging it is to hike at up to 15,200 feet, but it was do-able thanks to the efforts and encouragement of our guide Oscar and his local team. The scenery is absolutely stunning, and being immersed in the local culture was inspiring. This is a life experience that is like none other.

What a lifetime experience to trek between lovely lodges with spectacular views, food, hikes, and cultural details. Challenging hikes with organized, supportive, caring guides! All those details that are hard to manage in a foreign country are simply taken care of. My husband and I plan to use Backroads for future active vacations to explore parts of the world.

Spectacular scenery, challenging and fun hikes, extraordinary Backroads and local leaders, fascinating culture and history, excellent food. Not to be missed!

This trip is a must for anyone who likes to hike and loves adventure, culture, and history. It is the trip of a lifetime with incredible leaders and guides, delicious food, and amazing accommodations. We made lifelong memories and lifelong friends on this trip. Thank you Oscar and Henry!

My daughter and I had a wonderful trip. Our group leader, Oscar, along with Henry, Daniel and the rest of their team, made sure we were well taken care of. They provided "surprises" that made our experience so much richer than I could have ever anticipated. The hike was challenging for me but absolutely gorgeous. The lodges, especially the food, service and hot tubs, were perfect. We were part of a wonderful group that made the trip even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this trip. It was absolutely wonderful.

This trip blew past all my expectations. The natural beauty of the Andes, the delicious food, and the pride the Peruvians (especially in Cusco) take in their Incan/Quechan culture made for an incredible experience. The hikes are tough at this altitude, and I do recommend getting there at least a day (probably two) to get used to the thinner air, but it is absolutely worth the effort. Oscar was a terrific leader, and he had two other local guides who shared so much history and culture with us. I would absolutely do this trip again.

What an amazing adventure!!! We loved the whole experience. Oscar and his team were incredible. Each day was filled with excitement. They had surprises for us (I won't tell you so you can be surprised too) which were really cool. Hiking from lodge to lodge was an amazing journey. Each day brought challenges, accomplishments, friendships, photography, laughter and awe-inspiring views. The food and lodges were wonderful. We looked forward to sitting in the hot tub after a long day with a cold beer while waiting for a delicious dinner telling stories around the table. By the end of the trip it felt like our group had known each other for years. The kindness, patience and encouragement of the guides got us to our goal each day. We never felt pressured to hurry. They taught us how to pace a climb in high altitude. I was nervous before we left worrying if I could climb at those heights but after learning the tips and tricks from our wonderful guides we got the job done! If you love hiking and adventure this is a trip of a lifetime! We'll be heading to Patagonia next to explore new terrains.

The Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trek turned out to be my favorite Backroads trip of the 12 I have taken thus far! Truly the "road less travelled" to Machu Picchu, The Salkantay Trail is physically and emotionally challenging but awe inspiring and spiritually satisfying at the same time. Our Backroads guide, Volker, and our local mountain guides, Jorge and Gilberto, left no stone unturned in orchestrating this extraordinary journey. From arranging a "blessing ceremony" for safety on the trail high above Lake Humanity to getting us through a few, sometimes challenging, route changes due to seasonal land slides and weather issues, to providing great commentary on local customs, history and the flora and fauna of the region(s) we hiked through. We enjoyed spectacular scenery, friendly and welcoming Peruvian people, superb lodging, authentic local cuisine and great camaraderie amongst our group as we had ample opportunity to connect on the trail and in the Lodges which we had all to ourselves after each day of trekking. Truly a unique Backroads experience from it's start in Cusco to it's grand finale finish at the breathtaking site of Machu Picchu!

This trek is physically challenging and well worth the effort. The trek is superbly conceived and designed, and expertly executed. The scenery, vistas, local culture, and historic sites are jaw-dropping and more than worth the daily treks. The local meals and food are a major plus.