Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour
Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu
From $5,999 - $6,299 pp dbl. occ. | 9 days / 8 nights
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It's easy to grasp the ancient Inca mindset—once your lungs adjust to the rarefied Andean air. From your 15,200-foot vantage point atop Salkantay Pass, it's clear why these majestic pinnacles inspired awe among the native inhabitants. And at the apex of this trek, Machu Picchu. You're breathless. Is it the altitude or the views? A little of both.
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Start/End Cusco
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
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 Incan 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 from Llactapata Trail and join our local guide for a visit to Machu Picchu, where we gain insight into Inca culture
- Relax in style after a great day of hiking at comfortable high-altitude lodges—many complete with hot tubs!
Peru
Start/End Cusco
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1 Savor stunning vistas of the Cusco Valley as you trek to the Inca sites of Q'enko, Temple of the Moon and fortress-temple Sacsayhuamán with a local expert | Visit the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art to view unique artifacts from ancient Peruvian civilizations.
Days 2-3 Explore the Inca ruins of Killarumiyoc | Ascend to Soraypampa with breathtaking mountain and valley vistas, including your first look at Humantay Mountain | Consider a soak in our lodge's outdoor whirpool tub or sit by the fireplace with a cup of coca tea | Walk up to a glacial lake or opt for a horseback ride—either way, take in views of towering glacier-covered Salkantay Peak, Inca mythology's most sacred mountain | Taste pisco sours, the country's national drink, before our dinner of organic regional cuisine.
Day 4 Get ready for today's exhilarating high-altitude trek to Huayraccmachay via Salkantay Pass | Condors soar overhead as you travel up the Río Blanco Valley, circling Humantay Peak | Descend through a lush subtropical landscape above the Salkantay River before passing a patchwork of orchards and coffee plantations.
Day 5 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 Pachamanca feast.
Day 6 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 exotic granadilla fruit 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.
Day 7 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.
Days 8-9 Rise early for a full day in Machu Picchu | Spend the morning exploring the ruins | Hike to the Gate of the Sun or 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.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more Guests: from $5,999 pp dbl occ
- 9 Guests: from $6,499 pp dbl occ
- 8 or more Guests: from $6,299 pp dbl occ
- 8 Guests: from $6,699 pp dbl occ
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