Peru Backroads Trekking
September 13-21, 2025
WHAT MAKES THIS ADVENTURE SPECIAL:
This itinerary is unlike any out there. In working closely with the local communities, we designed a specialty trek capturing the beauty and solitude of the Andes. Camping in the Misquiyaco, Pampaccahua, and Chamana communities allows us the chance to support their efforts in protecting their Meso Andean Relic Cloud Forest.
Your travels include:
Be a trailblazer with us as we explore this brand new trail created and discover in collaboration with the Misquiyaco, Pampaccahua, and Chamana communities.
Visit the Chincheros Weavers in the Sacred Valley, explore one of the earliest agricultural experimental “labs” on the planet, Moray, and meander through the residentially owned salt “mine” with 3000 bright white and multicolored salt pans
Experience the humbling beauty and awe-inspiring vastness of the Andes on a four-day luxury camping trek
Explore Machu Picchu with our highly-educated guide
Be prepared for a moderate to intense hiking experience that will open your eyes to the magic and awe-instilling power of the Andes mountains as they soak into your spirit and rejuvenate and invigorate your mind and body.
PLUS:
+ Knowledgeable guides with decades of experience and personal connections with locals
+ Daily mindfulness activities and intentional conversation
+ Experienced Root tour leader
+ 3 month pre-trip physical and mental preparation guide
+ 2 pre-trip Zoom calls
+ Post-trip integration guide
+ 2 post-trip Zoom calls
+ Talk to a real human when booking and planning your trip!
Meet Your Planners:
Carisa and Breanne are the heart and soul behind Root Adventures. With decades of combined experience exploring the world and building meaningful connections across cultures, they believe deeply in the transformative power of travel. Every journey they design is rooted in intention, joy, and a fierce belief in the magic that happens when people step outside their comfort zones and into something real.
Contact us:
720-743-5516 | INFO@ROOTADVENTURES.COM
Detailed Itinerary
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Upon arrival, we will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. Rest and relaxation are encouraged today as the city sits at an elevation of 11,000' and most of us will be feeling the effects of the altitude. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of Cusco and dinner on your own.
Accommodations: Antigua Casona San Blas
Your hotel is located right off the ever vibrant Plaza de Armas.
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After breakfast, we’ll explore the ancient city of Cusco. Our City Tour begins with a visit to the Temple of the Sun at the Koricancha, followed by a walk back to the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) to take in the impressive cathedral at its center.
A pleasant walk downhill and back into town delivers an afternoon at your leisure.
Overnight: Antigua Casona San Blas
Meals: B | L | D
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From Cusco, we drive toward Limatambo, past the Tika Tika Pass where we will gain our first views of majestic Mount Salkantay and Humantay on the horizon, before crossing the Anta plateau. Driving past breathtaking panoramas of this vibrant agricultural region with views of rugged snowcapped peaks in the background, we will arrive at the trailhead just beyond the village of Misquiyaco where we’ll begin our trek through one of Peru’s newest private conservation areas signed into law in 2021.
We begin our uphill hike through an old growth Meso-Andean Relict Forest, a rare type of inter-Andean cloud forest that exists in less than 0.02% of Peru’s vast territory. Among the species that inhabit this forest are the Tasta (Escallonia myrtilloides) and Chachacomo (Escallonia resinosa) tree species, which are protected by Peruvian law.
As we approach the heights, we will observe how the ecosystem changes with the altitude, leaving behind the tree line to enter the high grasslands to reach our campsite at Acopía (13,628 ft.).
Trekking time: ~5-6 hours
Trekking distance: 5.78 miles
Bus ride: 95 km (59.03 mi)/Time: 3:00 hours
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: B | L | D
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From Cusco, we drive toward Limatambo, past the Tika Tika Pass where we will gain our first views of majestic Mount Salkantay and Humantay on the horizon, before crossing the Anta plateau. Driving past breathtaking panoramas of this vibrant agricultural region with views of rugged snowcapped peaks in the background, we will arrive at the trailhead just beyond the village of Misquiyaco where we’ll begin our trek through one of Peru’s newest private conservation areas signed into law in 2021.
We begin our uphill hike through an old growth Meso-Andean Relict Forest, a rare type of inter-Andean cloud forest that exists in less than 0.02% of Peru’s vast territory. Among the species that inhabit this forest are the Tasta (Escallonia myrtilloides) and Chachacomo (Escallonia resinosa) tree species, which are protected by Peruvian law.
As we approach the heights, we will observe how the ecosystem changes with the altitude, leaving behind the tree line to enter the high grasslands to reach our campsite at Acopía (13,628 ft.).
Trekking time: ~5-6 hours
Trekking distance: 5.78 miles
Bus ride: 95 km (59.03 mi)/Time: 3:00 hours
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: B | L | D
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Leaving Acopía, we will continue our uphill climb toward the first pass at Tambomachay (4367 km/ 14,323 ft). As the day warms up, we may see some Andean bird species, including Condors, as they soar majestically above the mountains.
After 5-6 hours of gentle uphill climbing, we will reach our lunch spot Uspaccasa (4,559 km/ 14,953 ft), a sheltered area just beyond the pass with majestic views of Mt. Salkantay and Mt. Humantay.
After lunch, we’ll continue along the high ridge and veer right toward Cruzjasa Pass (4,683 km / 15,360 ft) where we will have fantastic views of the South face of Mt. Palcay, the south face of Mt. Salkantay and the Pampacahuana Valley and enjoy the special feeling of solitude that comes with knowing there are few other humans in the vicinity.
From here, we descend on a steep trail to our campsite where we will sleep surrounded by mountains and stars at Mirador de Pampacahuana (3902 km / 12,801 ft).
Trekking time: ~7-8 hours
Trekking distance: 9.20 miles
Altitude: Min. 12,864 ft | Max. 15,808 ft
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: B | L | D
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We’ll take our leave of imposing Mt. Salkantay and continue our hike downhill along an ancient Inca canal flowing down the center of the Pampacahuana Valley, passing through a landscape dotted with small farm settlements. At the end of the valley, we’ll once more begin to observe a greater variety of vegetation as we descend past the tree line before arriving in Paucarcancha, a remote Inca site at the confluence of the Pampacahuana and Q ́esca valleys.
After a short visit to explore the Inca stone walls and remnants of ancient houses at the site, we will have lunch. Then we’ll continue our journey downhill and join the first stretch of the famed Inca Trail, descending toward the Patallacta ruins. This site was once an important rest stop for the Inca on the way to Machu Picchu. After a brief visit, we will continue to our campiste at Chamana, which is a private campsite that we have equipped with a hot shower for you to cleanse and refresh after the strenuous activity of the previous few days.
Camp at Chamana (2585 km / 8480 ft).
Trekking time: ~7-8 hours
Trekking distance: 10.19 miles
Altitude: Min. 8,481 ft | Max. 12,864 ft
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: B | L | D
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At this point, we will be on the edge of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. After visiting the ruins of Huayna Q’ente, with its amazing Inca terraces and impressive landscaping, we will leave the Sanctuary through the town of Q’oriwairachina and head towards Piscacucho, where the main entrance to the Inca Trail is located.
The trail will take us alongside the Vilcanota River and through several more ancient archaeological sites. In fact, this is the same path that Hiram Bingham used when he was first led to Machu Picchu by local people living here in 1911. From here, we’ll travel by car to Ollantaytambo, in time to take the afternoon train to Machu Picchu Village, where we’ll spend the night before visiting the magical citadel of Machu Picchu tomorrow.
Trekking time: ~5-6 hours
Trekking distance: 9.63 miles
Altitude: Min. 8107 ft | Max. 9213 ft
Bus ride: 15.6 km (9.69 mi)/Time: 0:30 hours
Train ride: 43 km (26.72 mi)/Time: 1:45 hours
Accommodations: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Meals: B | L | D
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Afer an early breakfast, a quick, half-hour bus ride brings us up the road to the gates of Machu Picchu where we’ll enjoy a guided three-hour tour of this ancient hilltop citadel. Exploring the various sectors and entering some of the houses and temples will bring these iconic ruins to life for us. As we immerse in this mystical place, we’ll feel that we’ve entered a dream of ancient times.
Wandering among these ancient manmade structures blended seamlessly into natural surroundings, will leave us with a sense of wonder and reverence, and gift us with memories to savor for years to come.
In the afternoon, we’ll return to the village where a train will take us back to Ollantaytambo. On-board entertainment, snacks, and hot and cold refreshments are available. We will arrive in the Ollantaytambo train station, where we will be picked up and driven back to the city of Cusco.
Dinner on your own.
Bus ride: 12.4 km (7.71 mi)/Time: 1 hour
Train ride: 43 km (26.72 mi)/Time: 1:45 hours
Accommodations: Antigua Casona San Blas
Meals: B | L
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Today you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
Meals: B
Price: $5895 per person
Deposit: $500 due today
Final Balance: due 90 days prior to departure
Price based on double occupancy (2 people per room)
Solo travelers will be paired with one another
Single rooms throughout the trip are an additional $700 per person
Payment plans available, please inquire.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? CALL OR TEXT: 720.840.0866
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? CALL OR TEXT: 720.840.0866
FAQs
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We provide a full service experience. Included in your trip cost:
+ Accommodation as per the itinerary.
+ English speaking licensed guide except arrival and departure days.
+ Transportation as per itinerary.
+ Meet and assist at Amman Airport upon arrival.
+ Free collective visa to Jordan
+ Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
+ 1 Hour Camel ride in Wadi Rum.
+ Mattress and blankets provided for the 1 night in wilderness.
+ 1 night camping in the Wilderness.
+ Local / bedouin escort for the hiking days.
+ Donkey as a support during hiking days on day 4 and 5.
+ Group Airport pick up and drop off.
+ Local bedouin experiences at Feynan on day 3.
+ Local / bedouin escort guide in Wadi Rum.
+ Water and snacks.
+ Meals as detailed: B- Breakfast / BL- Box Lunch / L- Lunch / D- Dinner
+ All tips/Gratuities
+ Daily mindfulness activities
+ 2 pre-trip calls
+ 2 post trip calls+ Access to our Director of Traveler Experience who can help answer all your questions logistical, emotional, or otherwise.
+ 3 month pre-trip preparation series
+ 6 Week Post-Trip Meditation Series to help integrate your experience
+ Lifetime access to the Root Community -
Airfare, travel insurance, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, and anything not detailed in the itinerary.
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May is one of the two best months to visit Jordan. This transition month from spring to summer means warm to hot temperature with very little rain. The landscapes are lush and ablaze with wildflowers.
The average temperature in Amman is 72°F (22°C), with a daily range between 64-82°F (18-28°C). Petra is quite a bit warmer, averaging 80°F (25°C) for the month.
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You’ll need to make sure you are in Amman, Jordan any time on May 8, 2025.
Please depart from Amman, Jordan any time on May 16, 2025.
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We classify this trip a level 5 out of 5. This means that prior hiking experience is required. Expect long hikes, significant elevation gain and variable terrain in some areas.
We definitely recommend preparing physically for this trip and will provide a pre-trip preparation guide with a training plan starting 3 months out from your trip.
Check the detailed itinerary with daily mileage, approximate walking time and elevation changes.
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Sleeping accommodations are a combination of stays in hotels, ecolodges, safari style tent camping, and one night wilderness camping.
Feynan Ecolodge is hailed as one of the best 25 ecolodges in the world by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. This award-winning, solar powered facility offers the most developed eco-experience in Jordan.
Your safari style tent camping are incredible accommodations that are complete with beds, linens and shared bathroom facilities.
Wilderness camping accommodations are dome tents that have mattresses and blankets provided, as well as a ‘wash room’ tent and toilet tent as well.
Check the itinerary for more details on each location.
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This is a trekking trip, however it is not a backpacking trip so you will not be carrying a large pack. Porters transport your luggage to each new overnight accommodation. You will carry a day pack (recommended with hydration bladder) to hold your needed gear from the day (sunscreen, water, camera, extra layers, etc.) for the day hikes.
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Yes! Most dietary requests can be arranged in advance.
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Most of Jordan has good phone coverage, however since you will be heading into the mountains the reception is limited. But there will be intermittent coverage throughout the trip. Wifi coverage is available in the hotel/camps, but not in the wilderness campsites.
Amman Hotel: Wifi in lobby and in Rooms.
Wilderness Camping : No Wi-fi
Little Petra camp: Wi-fi in the reception only at the camp.
Wadi Rum-Rainbow Camp: Wi Fi in reception area only at the camp. No coverage outside the camp.
Feynan: In the lobby area.
There will be access to electricity, however if you need an immediate charge, especially for photos during trekking, we recommend bringing a charging block.
Electricity runs on 220/240 volts in Jordan, and thin, circular two pin sockets are often used. However, you may find other types of sockets as well. If you do bring electrical appliances, we recommend to take along travel adapter, as well as voltage converter if your appliance runs on anything else than 220/240 volts.
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Throughout this trekking adventure there will be plenty of opportunities to shower with bathrooms at all overnight accommodations.
However, as you’re trekking on trail there will not be easy access to toilets, so your guides will brief you on “leave no trace behind” principles for elimination on trails and outdoors.
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You can find a packing list here. We will also go through gear questions in more detail in our two pre-trip calls.
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It is recommended that you do practice hikes, walks, or strength and cardio conditioning to prepare for this trip. Three months before the start of your trip you will receive a pre-trip preparation series that includes a training plan.
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Please email info@rootadventures.com or schedule a call. We would love to hear from you!
Bring Peru to your home
Every adventure leaves a mark—why not wear yours with pride?
These limited-edition designs were hand-drawn by our founder (Breanne) and inspired by the spirit, color, and magic of our Peru journey. Whether you're joining us on the trip or just dreaming of the Andes, these gifts and apparel are the perfect way to celebrate your connection to this unforgettable place.
Grab something for yourself—or a fellow adventurer—and keep the memories alive long after the trip ends.
A note from our founder:
Before my first retreat—as a guest—I was nervous. I worried I wouldn’t connect, that I’d get irritated by small talk or just crave space. I thought group travel might feel forced or draining.
But something unexpected happened. I softened. I connected. I laughed—hard. I felt seen.
Since then, group travel has become a central part of my life and work. It’s opened my heart wider than I thought possible. I’ve built friendships and community across the world, deepened my connection to cultures through local relationships, and expanded my understanding of what it means to belong.
I used to think making new friends was something you did in your twenties. But my network keeps expanding, my heart keeps opening, and I even appreciate the people already in my life more deeply now.
Traveling with others isn’t always easy—but it’s always real. It invites us to show up as we are, to listen more closely, to let our walls down just enough to grow.
And that’s the magic I hope to offer you through Root Adventures.
—Breanne
Why travel with us?
Why Group Travel? Why Root?
There’s something powerful about traveling with others—especially when those others are kind, curious, and craving connection just like you. On a group trip, you’re not just seeing new places—you’re sharing them. You’re creating moments together that go deeper than snapshots and itineraries.
At Root Adventures, our group trips are designed with intention. We keep groups small and thoughtful, led by mindfulness-trained guides who create space for both laughter and reflection. You’ll practice presence daily, share real conversations, and come home feeling seen, supported, and shifted.
Our journeys are adventuresome, beginner-friendly, and heart-led. Come as you are. Leave more you than ever.
WHAT MAKES ROOT GROUP TRIPS DIFFERENT:
Daily mindfulness practices woven into each day
Pre- and post-trip group calls to build connection and intention
Small, values-aligned groups—no big buses, no surface-level itineraries
Mindfulness-trained trip leaders + local WFR-certified guides
Real conversations and deep connection—no forced small talk
All-inclusive logistics—from meals and tips to permits and gear
Pre- and post-trip integration support, including an 8-week preparation program and a 6-week guided post-trip meditation program
Personal support talk to real people before, during, and after your journey
WHO ARE ROOT TRAVELERS?
In Transition, On Purpose
They're moving through a season of change—career shifts, empty nests, personal reinvention—and they’re doing it with curiosity and heart.
Depth Seekers
They’re not interested in surface-level travel. They crave meaning, connection, and experiences that touch the soul.
Courageously Curious
They may not have all the answers, but they’re open. To new places, new people, new ways of being. That openness is their compass.
Vibrantly Genuine
Often women in their 30s to 60s, they show up fully and authentically—real, kind, brave, and wonderfully human.
Active Explorers of Inner + Outer Worlds
They love to move—through landscapes, conversations, and inner terrain—with a sense of wonder and grounded presence.
Our group trips are more than just getaways—they’re intentional journeys designed to foster connection, curiosity, and growth.
Whether you're hiking ancient trails, practicing mindfulness under wide-open skies, or sharing stories over a meal, you’ll be surrounded by kindred spirits who value meaningful experiences and grounded adventure.
Come as you are. Leave feeling renewed, inspired, and part of something bigger.
ROOT ISN’T YOUR AVERAGE TRAVEL COMPANY, BUT DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
What root travelers
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There’s something powerful about hearing how a journey changed someone—not just the places they went, but how they felt along the way.
From deep connections to life-shifting insights, these stories reflect the heart of what we do: helping people travel with meaning, mindfulness, and joy.
