Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

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)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

7 days

6 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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.

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

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)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

7 days

6 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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.

2024: Dec2025: Jun, Aug, Dec2026: May-Aug, Dec

From $5,699 - $6,249 /person

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu has a gravitational pull. It urges you to hike in Cusco at 11,000 feet. Investigate the impressive ruins of Sacsayhuamán. Make friends with children who live in hidden weaving Quechua communities. Climb terraced mountainsides. Stand above it all at Machu Picchu's mystical Gate of the Sun and testify to the resilience of humanity.

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Highlights

  • Trek into Machu Picchu from Cusco along the Sacred Valley and be spellbound by the region's beauty and history
  • Learn about Peru's diverse ancient civilizations and rich culture thanks to insight from our knowledgeable local guide
  • Explore the remarkable citadel of Sacsayhuamán and an archaeological site in peaceful Ollantaytambo
  • Enjoy Peru's world-famous cuisine at an exclusive cooking demonstration and at a private home-cooked lunch
Peru Family Walking and Hiking Tour map

Peru

Start/EndCusco

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Savor a private farm-to-table lunch in the home of a local family on the Maras plateau • Explore a beautiful white honeycomb of Inca salt pans above the Urubamba River Valley • Visit a weaving community tucked in the hills • Marvel at an Inca archaeological site and walk along the terraced valley in peaceful Ollantaytambo • Tour the Seminario Studio in Urubamba and shop for ceramics crafted using traditional pre-Inca techniques • Join an exclusive cooking demonstration with a local chef.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa
Urubamba
Premiere Hotel

"An unpretentious but impeccably maintained lodge set in a wonderful garden surrounded by mountains," according to the Hideaway Report. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

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

Days 3-4

Description

Explore the 15th-century Inca retreat of Machu Picchu with its intricate stonework and mysterious religious designs • Hike the Inca Trail, lined with ancient stones and stairs, to reach the Gate of the Sun and your first view of Machu Picchu • With a local expert, spend a second day exploring the incredible site • Amble through the grounds of our hotel with a naturalist to learn more about the area’s flora and fauna.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

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.

Days 5-7

Description

On a guided walking tour, discover incomparable Cusco, once the center of the pre-Columbian Inca Empire • Visit the opulent cathedral, the Inca temple of Qoricancha and other spiritual sites where Catholic and Inca practices mix • Joined by a local guide, journey through Sacsayhuamán, the historic capital of the Inca Empire and one of South America's most impressive sights • Try a pisco sour, Peru’s famous national drink • Stroll through the lively Plaza de Armas.

Accommodations

Nights 5-6

Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
Premiere 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 based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $5,699 /person

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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.

Nights 1-2

Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa
Urubamba

Premiere Hotel

"An unpretentious but impeccably maintained lodge set in a wonderful garden surrounded by mountains," according to the Hideaway Report. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4

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)

Nights 5-6

Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco

Premiere 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)

From $5,699 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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