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Inca Discovery Plus

9 Days
From CAD 1,634 Was CAD 2,179

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Demanding

Rating

(22 reviews)

Experience Overview

Like our Inca Discovery tour but with a flight back to Lima, this trip offers a fascinating combination of the region’s archaeological and cultural treasures. Retrace the steps of the Inca on a four-day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. One of the world’s best-known hikes, it will reward those willing to break a sweat with stunning views of ruins and cloud forests. We run our own treks, which ensures fair treatment of our porters and quality equipment.

Highlights

Sample seafood in Lima
Marvel at the Sacred Valley
Enjoy a traditional meal at Parwa Community Restaurant
Learn about traditional weaving at a women's weaving co-op
Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2701

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Plane, train, private van, hiking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Budget

Supplier Code: PIM.A

Starts: Lima, Peru

Finishes: Lima, Peru

Duration: 9 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 G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Sacred Valley guided tour
Pottery making demonstration
Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters (4 days)
Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), camping (3 nts).

8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Plane, train, private van, hiking.

Group Leader

G Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1634 (CAD 182 /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: Inca Trail

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.
Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

Day 5: Inca Trail

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman's Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Day 6: Inca Trail

Cross two more passes and ruins on today's trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds." Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins ("forever young") located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

Day 7: Machu Picchu/Cusco

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the ruins, before your train back towards Cusco.

Day 8: Cusco/Lima

Fly back to Lima and enjoy a night in the city.

Day 9: Lima

Depart at any time.

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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

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Reviews

Katy D. - Traveled, June 2023

I like that G gives back to the communities and employes local people as guides, porters etc and creates opportunities to locals

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/11/2023

Kamsen I. - Traveled, May 2023

Excellent staff on the ground. From Monika, to Leo and Nestor, as well as the porters and chefs. They all cared and it showed. They love their jobs and it's hard not to be inspired to be there because they are so happy.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/31/2023

Kianoush F. - Traveled, March 2023

April 4 once the journey started, the process was very smooth, with good professionals throughout the entire thing

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/04/2023

Katie M. - Traveled, March 2023

G Adventures has things dialed in! Great itinerary, great staff!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2023

Paul W. - Traveled, March 2023

Very competent logistics and excellent people.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/14/2023

Nicole P. - Traveled, March 2023

Amazing guides

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/14/2023

Edward R. - Traveled, December 2023

The overall curation of the experience was simply excellent.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/14/2023

Carol M. - Traveled, December 2023

Everything was well organized, safe and makes you feel taken care of. The staff were very caring and took a great deal of pride in their work. Josep was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable. Huber was a very good assistant guide and took care of our individual needs.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023

Sarah G. - Traveled, December 2023

Good value. Support local communities. Tour guides are knowledgeable about history, culture, etc.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023

Michael J. - Traveled, December 2023

Food service, knowledge of the history and biology

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023

Carol M. - Traveled, November 2023

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023

Sarah G. - Traveled, December 2023

Good value. Support local communities. Tour guides are knowledgeable about history, culture, etc.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023

Allan J. - Traveled, November 2023

The guides ( roger and Renee ) were exceptional

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/13/2023

Celeste I. - Traveled, November 2023

Our guides/CEO on the trail were outstanding! Every detail was taken care of - we were taken care of in every way.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/13/2023

Patricia H. - Traveled, November 2023

This was an amazing outdoors, physically challenging trip that would appeal to my sportsy/outdoorsy friends and family. I would highly recommend it to those friends, but it would not be suitable for my little grand kids, elderly aunts, or couch potato relatives! The local guides, transfer drivers, CEO, porters, everyone we met associated with G Adventures locally was outstanding! The service, the food, the cultural experiences, etc were outstanding!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/13/2023

Martha S. - Traveled, December 2023

The team, Josep, Hubert, and porter team 13. All excellent.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023

Amy J. - Traveled, November 2023

G Adventures designed an amazing, fun, well-organized trip with awesome guides and fellow travelers. It was wonderful in every way.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2023

Tiffani Z. - Traveled, November 2023

I appreciate the ease of travel with G Adventures - they arrange transportation and accommodations for the trip, which provides a more enjoyable experience overall. Further, they offer additional activities to add-on to every experience. I've been on three G Tours so far, and each was wonderful!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023

Jessica G. - Traveled, November 2023

They were super accommodating to my food restrictions and it was great not to have to worry about planning most of the trip for the Inca Trail. Everything was taken care of and we had a great time. Group 8 for the porters were amazing, including all of the porters, chefs and our guides (Josep and Frederico) made the trip for us!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023

Jean-Benoit D. - Traveled, November 2023

The staff was great

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023

Molly F. - Traveled, November 2023

From the guides to the chefs to the porters, every person from g travel made my experience amazing. The porters were all so kind and skillful. Richie and John were phenomenal! As for the chefs, i mean they baked us a cake at 3,600 meters, that's incredible!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2023

Kathryn S. - Traveled, November 2023

The organization and quality of the tour.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/13/2023

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