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Backroads Machu Picchu- (PRIVATE TRIP)

7 days
Start and end in Cusco
5.0
2 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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
Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 10+

Itinerary

  1. 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
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  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
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  6. 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
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  7. 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
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  • Backroads Machu Picchu- (PRIVATE TRIP) reviewer 1
    August 20th, 2025
    5
    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
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    Thank you, Jason! We hope you can join us on the trail again one day!
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  • Backroads Machu Picchu- (PRIVATE TRIP) reviewer 2
    February 22nd, 2018
    5
    Backroads Machu Picchu Feb 9-15, 2018 -- What a great experience! Everything about this trek was perfect. The...
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    Traveled in February 2018
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