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Peru Multisport: Cusco and Machu Picchu

A tapestry of history, culture and extraordinary natural delights blankets the diverse country of Peru. Beneath lofty Andean peaks and shifting clouds lie the remnants of an ancient civilization. Here, the fascinating archaeological ruins and traces of Inca architectural heritage are found at every turn. Setting off with our expert guide Aurelio Aguirre, this Backroads journey takes you from Cusco—the former religious center and capital of the Inca empire—to humble Quechua villages, and finally to the stunning ruins of Machu Picchu. Following trails built by the Incas, we enter the ancient city on foot and glimpse the ruins from Intipunku,… more

Peru Multisport: Cusco and Machu Picchu

A tapestry of history, culture and extraordinary natural delights blankets the diverse country of Peru. Beneath lofty Andean peaks and shifting clouds lie the remnants of an ancient civilization. Here, the fascinating archaeological ruins and traces of Inca architectural heritage are found at every turn. Setting off with our expert guide Aurelio Aguirre, this Backroads journey takes you from Cusco—the… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $3,998* per person
Lodging: hotel
Number of days: 8
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Days 1–2 Cusco

Meet in Cusco, set at a lofty 11,200 feet • With our local guide, take a walking tour of the town, rich in Incan and Spanish-colonial architecture • Hike to Inca archaeological sites, including Tambo Machay, Sacsayhuaman and the Temple of the Moon • Enjoy a private performance of live Andean folk music at a picnic lunch on a secluded mountain meadow.

Days 3–5 Urubamba

Amid a panorama of snowy peaks, bike along the altiplano past small farming villages • In Moray, learn how the Incas experimented with farming techniques using high-altitude terraces • Visit the scenic salt pans at Las Salineras and ascend the enigmatic ruins of Ollantaytambo • Journey into a quiet river valley to a Quechua community where we visit schoolchildren and see local weavers at work • Bike along the floor of the Sacred Valley to the ruins and market town of Pisac.

Days 6–8 Aguas Calientes

After a train ride to the trailhead, hike through a cloud forest to Machu Picchu • Ascend to the “Gate of the Sun” for a bird’s-eye look at the “Lost City of the Incas” • Spend another full day exploring Machu Picchu, contemplating its exquisite stonework and mysterious astrological designs • Return to Cusco by train.

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