If you asked us for our top 5 inn to inn hiking DREAM TRIPS, the Grand Andean Experience by Mountain Lodges of Peru would be on that list. Founder Enrique Umbert from Peru and his team of talented, dedicated professionals have created a truly special way to hike to Machu Picchu, staying at gorgeous mountain inns each night. If you dream of hiking the Inca Trail but tent-camping doesn’t appeal to you, THIS is the way to do it!
Review of Mountain Lodges of Peru Website
As to be expected with a luxury tour company, the website for Mountain Lodges of Peru is stunning and easy to navigate. You’ll find the hiking itineraries under Signature Adventures, take note these are still challenging hikes with high elevation and their Black Diamond Trek includes some camping nights. For those seeking activities other than hiking, their Special Interest trips include yoga, kayaking, cycling, ziplining, horse riding, festivals and astronomy. We love the maps they’ve created for each route but there is one major detail missing — they don’t list distance for the daily hikes — that’s something we’d want to know before deciding on any itinerary!
Look at the FAQ page for Mountain Lodges of Peru, there are several important details you should know. One is the luggage weight limit for itineraries that include the train to Machu Picchu. Another is physical preparation.
Things to like about Mountain Lodges of Peru
- Award-winning company with so much publicity and praise we can’t even list them here
- Their non-profit Yanapana Peru partners with local agencies to reduce extreme poverty in the Andes and create more sustainable tourism in the region
- Business model includes profit-sharing with a remote mountain community
- Everything is luxurious, including accommodations, food and excursions which are all designed to introduce guests to the rural Andean communities
- Offers boutique hotel options in Cusco and assistance with transport from airports and booking flights
- Consistent 5-star reviews online and popular with luxury travel agencies
For all these reasons and more, Mountain Lodges of Peru is our LOCAL CHOICE for inn to inn hiking in Peru.
Route types
- Inn to inn hiking
- Trekking
Destinations include
- Peru
Great choice for
- Those seeking alternative treks to Machu Picchu with comfortable lodging each night
- Anyone seeking immersive experiences with luxury lodging near Cusco and Machu Picchu
Established in 2005
last reviewed November 7 2023
