Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

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9 days

8 nights

Activity Levels 3-5

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Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos
Couples, Friends & Solos
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR:
30s & 40s
Families with 20s & Beyond

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

9 days

8 nights

Activity Levels 3-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

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Journey through the High Andes from Cusco to Machu Picchu

From atop the Salkantay Pass, it’s clear why ancient people worshipped these mountains. Your destination: legendary Machu Picchu. Feeling breathless? Maybe it’s the altitude. Maybe the views. Or maybe both.

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Highlights

  • Hike unencumbered from lodge to lodge, with porters and mules handling your luggage and leaving you free to soak up the scenery
  • Trek the famed Salkantay Pass route to 15,200 feet for breathtaking views of the dramatic snow-covered Andes
  • Observe a stunning bird’s-eye view of Machu Picchu and join our local guide for a visit to the Lost City, where we gain insight into Inca culture
  • Relax in style after full days of hiking at comfortable high-altitude lodges—many complete with hot tubs!
  • Take a grand tour of the Andes’ diverse landscapes, from cloud forest to alpine steppes and Cusco’s charming streets 
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Peru

Start/End Cusco

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Itinerary

Guest with horse on mountainside.

Day 1

Description

Take in stunning vistas of the Cusco Valley as you trek to the Inca Temple of the Moon and the fortress-temple Sacsayhuamán with a local expert • Visit the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art to view unique artifacts from ancient Peruvian civilizations.

Accommodations

Night 1

Inkaterra La Casona
Cusco
Premiere Hotel

Located between the San Blas arts district and Cusco’s vibrant main square, this serene oasis mixes contemporary fixtures with traditional design. A Relais & Châteaux member.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Local working with multi-colored textiles.

Days 2-3

Description

Trek along a route used by the Inca in the 15th century • Ascend to the high-altitude grasslands of Soraypampa with breathtaking mountain and valley vistas, including your first look at Mount Humantay • Walk up to a glacial lake and take in views of towering glacier-covered Salkantay peak, a sacred mountain in Inca mythology • Taste pisco sours, the country’s national drink.

Accommodations
Salkantay Lodge

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

Salkantay Lodge
Soraypampa
Premiere Hotel

This stylish mountain lodge, set at 11,800 feet, welcomes you with a hot tub and incomparable views of Salkantay, the region’s highest peak.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Wide shot of blue lake, brown rock, snowy mountains in distance.

Day 4

Description

Watch for condors soaring overhead as you travel up the Río Blanco Valley • Summit Salkantay Pass, standing eye-level with the glacier-capped slopes of the mighty Salkantay mountain • Soak in the views from the outdoor hot tub at our remote mountain lodge.

Accommodations
Wayra Lodge

(1 night)

Night 4

Wayra Lodge
Huayraccmachay
Premiere Hotel

Overnight at “the place where the wind lives” and enjoy a hot tub soak at 12,000 feet.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Close-up of powdered dyes.

Day 5

Description

Make your way into the cloud forest—one of the world’s most fascinating and threatened ecosystems • Amid the Ceja de la Selva (or “eyebrow of the jungle”), look for frogs, hummingbirds, parrots and beautiful flowers, including orchids, asters and begonias • Feeling adventurous? Try cuy (guinea pig) at a traditional Andean feast, cooked pachamanca style on buried coals.

Accommodations
Colpa Lodge

(1 night)

Night 5

Colpa Lodge
Collpapampa
Premiere Hotel

This lodge features a hot tub and rests in a cloud forest at 10,300 feet in the Collpapampa Valley.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Guest overlooking foggy mountain range.

Day 6

Description

Trek through an incredible portion of the Santa Teresa River Valley • Follow an undulating route through wild highland landscapes to the river, up a picturesque mountainside • Try specialties like giant avocados and a sugar-sweet passionfruit cousin called granadilla in the town of Playa • Hike on a restored ancient Inca trail to our serene lodge, nestled amid coffee plants and banana, avocado and eucalyptus trees.

Accommodations
Lucma Lodge

(1 night)

Night 6

Lucma Lodge
Lucmabamba
Premiere Hotel

Savor spectacular views from this lodge, built right into the mountainside and flanked by an avocado orchard.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Wide shot of Machu Picchu during sunset.

Days 7-9

Description

Gaze upon Machu Picchu from the seldom-traveled Llactapata Trail • Head through bamboo forests to the Vilcanota River • Take a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes and explore its markets and shops • Rise early for a full day in Machu Picchu • Spend the morning exploring the ruins • Hike up Machu Picchu Mountain for an impressive overview, then get up close as our local guide reveals secrets of Machu Picchu’s discovery • On your final morning, learn about native orchids, birds and tea plantations with our hotel’s naturalist.

Accommodations

Nights 7-8

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Aguas Calientes
Premiere Hotel

This eco-friendly hotel’s Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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.

Night 1

Inkaterra La Casona
Cusco

Premiere Hotel

Located between the San Blas arts district and Cusco’s vibrant main square, this serene oasis mixes contemporary fixtures with traditional design. A Relais & Châteaux member.

Nights 2-3

Salkantay Lodge
Soraypampa

Premiere Hotel

This stylish mountain lodge, set at 11,800 feet, welcomes you with a hot tub and incomparable views of Salkantay, the region’s highest peak.

Night 4

Wayra Lodge
Huayraccmachay

Premiere Hotel

Overnight at “the place where the wind lives” and enjoy a hot tub soak at 12,000 feet.

Night 5

Colpa Lodge
Collpapampa

Premiere Hotel

This lodge features a hot tub and rests in a cloud forest at 10,300 feet in the Collpapampa Valley.

Night 6

Lucma Lodge
Lucmabamba

Premiere Hotel

Savor spectacular views from this lodge, built right into the mountainside and flanked by an avocado orchard.

Nights 7-8

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Aguas Calientes

Premiere Hotel

This eco-friendly hotel’s Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)

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Epic adventure on the Salkantay Trail

Submitted May 2025

By heather

From Santa Fe, NM

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.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Feeling Accomplished

Submitted May 2025

By Julia

From Sacramento, CA

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.

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Spectacular trip!

Submitted November 2024

By Beth

From Charleston, SC

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.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Amazing and iconic trip of a lifetime.

Submitted October 2024

By Roger

From Westport, CT

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

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Lifelong Memories

Submitted August 2024

By Sally

From Norman, OK

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!

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Amazing experience!

Submitted July 2024

By Jacqueline

From Fullerton, CA

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.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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One of the best trips ever

Submitted July 2024

By Bill

From New York, NY

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.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Best Trip

Submitted July 2024

By Debbe & Mike

From San Diego

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.

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Fabulous Andean mountain adventure!

Submitted April 2024

By Debbie

From Belleair Beach, FL

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!

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This is a challenging and awe-inspiring trek.

Submitted January 2024

By Eddie

From Austin, TX

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.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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