Experience Overview
Perfect for those looking to experience the region’s archaeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time, this adventure includes plenty of time in and around Cusco to discover the most of this diverse area. Visit the salt pans of Maras and the ruins of Moray in the Sacred Valley before taking the train along the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu, with stunning views of ruins, mountainscapes, and cloud forest along the way.
Highlights
- Sample seafood in Lima
- Explore ruins and haggle at local markets in the Sacred Valley
- Visit the salt pans of Maras and the ruins of Moray
- Discover Machu Picchu with a local expert
- Learn ancient traditions at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op
Trip Details
Product Code: 2694
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, train, van, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: PID.C
Starts: Lima, Peru
Finishes: Cusco, Peru
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Visit Maras salt pans and ruins of Moray
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transport
- Plane, train, van, hiking.
Group Leader
- G Representatives in Lima and Cusco.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1929 (CAD 241 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time.
Arrive in Lima at any time. There are no planned activities so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. There is a welcome meeting in the evening.
Day 2: Lima/Cusco
Hop on a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day of shopping and exploring the city. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour.
Take a transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and getting used to the altitude.
Day 3: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Day 4: Ollantaytambo/Cusco
After breakfast visit the Ollantaytambo ruins where you'll walk up the 200 stone steps to reach the top. Return to the Sacred Valley with your G representative to explore the sites of the Maras Salt Mines and the ancient Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. Continue on a scenic drive through small villages and stunning views of the Andean countryside. Then visit the Chincheros ruins. Known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow, this site offers stunning views of the Andean countryside. Return to Cusco for the evening.
Leave the hikers to start their trek and head out to explore Moray and Maras ancient Incan ruins. Enjoy a scenic drive through Andean farmland on the way.
Day 5: Cusco
Fill up on breakfast at your hotel in Cusco before walking to the Cusco Cathedral where your guide will meet the group for your walking tour of Cusco's colonial side. See the colonial and Inca architecture visible throughout the city and visit the Sapantiana staircase waterfall aqueduct before having lunch near the main plaza. Afterwards, walk back to the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.
Day 6: Cusco/Aguas Calientes
After breakfast at the hotel in Cusco, the group will travel by van to Ollantaytambo to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. After enjoying a quick orientation walk around the town of Aguas Calientes the group will have free time for optional activities. Opt to visit the Machu Picchu Museum, the Mandor Waterfalls, and the butterfly garden. Or consider taking a dip in some thermal baths to relax those muscles.
Day 7: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early to enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu. After, catch the train towards Cusco.
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit to the ruins, then head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group. Take the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo to meet the van for the ride back to Cusco.
Day 8: Cusco
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Katrina H. - Traveled, November 2023
Our tour-guide and the G Adventures planners seem to have thought of every detail. They took care of us very well, and planned a wonderful experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/06/2023
Elliot H. - Traveled, November 2023
Amazingly well planned trip, with the best guide, Nestor!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/06/2023
Jeremiah M. - Traveled, November 2023
It was a great way of getting to experience both Machu Picchu and the Lares Trek
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Susanne V. - Traveled, September 2023
Good activities and options - well organized.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/01/2023
Austin N. - Traveled, May 2023
The trip was pretty much set up for us. We were able to go and not have any worry about being in the right place or not.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2023
David N. - Traveled, May 2023
Very well organized
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2023
Narendra D. - Traveled, March 2023
Excellent food Excellent guide (Henry) Good hotels/camping facilities Good value for money
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2023
Cheryl C. - Traveled, March 2023
I was very impressed with the planning and execution of all aspects of the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2023
Nichole T. - Traveled, March 2023
The crew (Group #2) was absolutely amazing. Everyone worked together and showed how much they wanted to be there to support my experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2023
Jennifer G. - Traveled, March 2023
Overall, I had a great experience. G either met or exceeded my expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2023
Ashlee B. - Traveled, March 2023
Convenient, less stress, and it is wonderful having a guide that knows the area well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/20/2023
Mark S. - Traveled, March 2023
Seamless trip , everything went well with no issues .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/18/2023
Alexander Z. - Traveled, November 2023
I really enjoyed the experience, I think exact recommendation would be case by case, but overall I did start recommending G Adventures to my friends
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
Victoria B. - Traveled, November 2023
Offer great adventures anywhere in the world. They are well organised and detailed. Felt safe in the group and fully informed the whole time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
John B. - Traveled, November 2023
Very professional exceptional guide (Josep) and Assistant Guide (Reyes) who were passionate, knowledgeable and very friendly. If all G Adventures staff are this pleasurable, then you have a great company
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
Katie C. - Traveled, November 2023
I really enjoyed the Inca trail and that made up for a lot of it. I was blown away by the porters and how they carried all the stu so quickly. Also the mountain views were breathtaking. I however was really dissapointed it was sold as an 8 day tour. In my mind it should have been sold as a 4 day tour. The first 4 days there was a lot of hanging around and nothing really to do. The first day it was not made clear there was a city tour of Lima. Also (due to strike action which I know was not a fault of yours) it would have been better to have more communication and more alternative activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Alissa W. - Traveled, November 2023
I felt very well taken care of. I was pleased with the quality of food on the trek and the pleasantness of the staff.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/27/2023
Teresa J. - Traveled, November 2023
You don't need to think about organising anything, great chance to have authentic cultural experiences
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Nicholas H. - Traveled, November 2023
hotel accommodations, lack of communication about preplanned protests that lead to lack of activities
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2023
Katie R. - Traveled, November 2023
Gersin, our tour guide. He made the experience fun and unforgettable. He is worth his weight in gold.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
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