Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

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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.

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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.

2025: Jul-Oct, Dec2026: Apr-Dec

From $7,299 - $7,849 /person

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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This is a challenging and awe-inspiring trek.

Submitted 1 year ago

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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Amazing!

Submitted 3 years ago

By Cathy

From Richmond, VA

Wow! This trip was an amazing experience! Our Backroad's leader, Oscar, thought of everything! Hiking from lodge to lodge gave so much more meaning to the final destination of Machu Picchu. Hiking at altitude was challenging at times but we always felt supported by our Backroad's leader. This was one of the most rewarding trips I have ever taken!

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Machu Picchu
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Lake Humantay

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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One of the best!

Submitted 7 years ago

By Kerry G

From Wisconsin

Having just completed our 30th Backroads trip this fall, I look back at the Peru Lodge to Lodge trip as one of my all time most memorable and favorites. The lodges, scenery, leaders, Machu Picchu were all absolutely incredible. The hiking can be challenging, considering the elevation, but it is sooooo worth it in the end. Top of the list! Thanks, Backroads!!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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The most amazing trip EVER!

Submitted 7 years ago

By Erin

From Whitmore Lake, MI

This trip absolutely exceeded my expectations! It was very challenging, but the guides made it totally doable. I love how the Backroads team helps to immerse travelers in the culture of Peru and the Inca. From having a shaman bless our hike over the pass, visiting a farmstead run by a tiny Inca woman, to hiking up Machu Picchu Mountain to view the ruins, it was truly a trip of magic and mystery. I will never forget it!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Peru Lodge to Lodge trek--Backroads does it right

Submitted 7 years ago

By Jill F

From Miami

As always, Backroads exceeds expectations. Everything was meticulously organized. The logistics on this trip are critical, and they never missed a beat. Loved the challenge of this trip. Can't wait for the next one

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Salkantay Pass--15,200 feet

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Extreme experience!

Submitted 7 years ago

By Annmarie

From Colorado

Best vacation ever. Loved the experience. The challenge. The 'team'. What an amazing way to experience Machu Picchu.

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Breathtaking Adventure - Unforgettable Experience

Submitted 7 years ago

By Martha

From Oakland CA

Of the six (!) Backroads trips I've taken this may be the most memorable. The opportunity to truly peel off from the crowds and hike as a very compact group over remote, challenging terrain was a thrill. Being beautifully accommodated in private lodges along the way was a luxury and really rejuvenated us for the next day's activity. Add great fresh food and exciting cuisine to the list. The joy was truly in the journey.

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One of hundreds of stunning glimpses across the Andes, this one as we entered the jungle.
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Mount Salkantay - we crossed this pass at 15,360 feet!
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Fresh and exciting cuisine. Fresh avocado (palta) abounds.
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Sacsaywaman - the Inca fortress above Cusco.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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This was a trip of a lifetime!

Submitted 7 years ago

By Julie and Brad

From Scottsdale, AZ

The treks were challenging but incredibly beautiful. We were able to see so much more of the culture, people and gorgeous terrain than if we had gone on our own. I cannot say enough great things about the guides, accommodations and the meals. If you like active travel, Go Backroads!

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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A fantastic trip!

Submitted 7 years ago

By Maureen

From Chicago, IL USA

What a blast! The hiking was a challenge to be sure, but trekking in the Andes was so worth it. Our guides were excellent, we learned so much and were so inspired by the Peruvian people. Thank you for a great vacation.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Trip of a life time

Submitted 7 years ago

By Linda Littell

From Boulder, Colorado

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As expected, Backroads continues to exceed expectations. Take a few days to acclamate to the altitude by arriving Cusco early. Train! This is not a wimpy hike! Wonderful local guides join the group. Take a hike back in time. Expect the unexpected.

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