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Backroads Machu Picchu- (PRIVATE TRIP)

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Start and end in Cusco

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Our overall experience was incredible. The sights and sounds and experience were all once-in-a-lifetime.
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Operator: OneSeed Expeditions
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco
Start point
Puerta de Embarque 1 / Gate 1, CUZ Airport, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (Pick up at the Cusco International Airport)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Cusco airport to hotel
Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
Day 2
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit to Moray - three ancient Incan amphitheater-like terraces
- Visit to Maras Salt Mines - over 3,000 salt pools
- Visit to Chinchero - Incan ruins
- Ground transportation throughout the day
Landmarks
Moray
Maras Salt Mines
Chinchero
Day 3
Pumahuanca to Puyoc
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek from Pumahuanca toward Puyoc
- Hiking approximately 9 miles (12.8 km) over 6-8 hours
- Learn about native flora and fauna
Landmarks
Pumahuanca
Puyoc
Day 4
Pumahuanca Pass to Cuncani
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Pumahuanca pass and descent to Cuncani
- Hiking approximately 8 miles (12.9 km) over 6-8 hours
- Learn Quechua phrases along the trail
Landmarks
Pumahuanca Pass
Cuncani
Day 5
Cuncani to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to local house and family meeting
- Guided trek through communities growing Quinoa and Tarwi
- Hiking approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) over 3-4 hours
- Relaxing dip in the hot springs of Lares
- Bus transfer from hot springs to train station
- Train to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks
Lares Hot Springs
Aguas Calientes
Day 6
Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Bus transfer to Machu Picchu
- Early morning exploration of Machu Picchu before crowds
- Two-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own
- Machu Picchu entrance permit included
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Day 7
Cusco Departure
End point
Puerta de Embarque 1 / Gate 1, CUZ Airport, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (Drop off at the Cusco International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Airport shuttle transfer to Cusco airport

Landmarks
Plaza de Armas

Landmarks
Moray
Maras Salt Mines
Chinchero

Landmarks
Pumahuanca
Puyoc

Landmarks
Pumahuanca Pass
Cuncani

Landmarks
Lares Hot Springs
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Machu Picchu

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OneSeed Expeditions

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(213 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

67%

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5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.5
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.8

Jason
August 20th, 2025
5.0
Our overall experience was incredible. Our guide, Paul, was awesome. He seemed to know everyone and everything, and...
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Traveled in July 2025
Reply from: OneSeed Expeditions
Thank you, Jason! We hope you can join us on the trail again one day!
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1952mdmcc
February 22nd, 2018
5.0
Backroads Machu Picchu Feb 9-15, 2018 -- What a great experience! Everything about this trek was perfect. The...
Backroads Machu Picchu Feb 9-15, 2018 -- What a great experience! Everything about this trek was perfect. The entire OneSeed crew in Peru were outstanding. Show more
Traveled in February 2018

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Backroads Machu Picchu- (PRIVATE TRIP)

Itinerary

Cusco

Included Activities

Cusco

Included Activities

Pumahuanca to Puyoc

Included Activities

Pumahuanca Pass to Cuncani

Included Activities

Cuncani to Aguas Calientes

Included Activities

Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

Included Activities

Cusco Departure

Included Activities

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