Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Dec2025: Jun, Aug, Dec2026: May-Aug, Dec
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.
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
Start/EndCusco
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
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.
Nights 1-2
"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)
Days 3-4
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.
Nights 3-4
This eco-friendly hotel's Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)
Days 5-7
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.
Nights 5-6
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)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
One of our hikes requires an Inca Trail permit, which Backroads will obtain on your behalf (included in your trip price). We recommend booking your trip 4 to 6 months prior to departure for the best chance of securing your permit. Passport information is required at the time of booking to secure train tickets and permits.
Also, Backroads leaders may not be able to accompany you along the hike requiring an Inca Trail permit. Rest assured that in this case you would be well supported by our local Peruvian guides—with whom we've been working for years—as well as a staff of porters.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is a Premiere Hotel. While it offers outstanding service and amenities, please note that it is not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region's generally temperate climate and cool nights, guestrooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
Hotels
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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
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
Premiere Hotel
This eco-friendly hotel's Andean-style casitas blend seamlessly into the surrounding cloud forest. (pool, spa)
Nights 5-6
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)
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Dates & Prices
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