From CAD 1525 Was CAD 2179
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(19 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 three-day trek along the Lares Trail en route to Machu Picchu. 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
- Visit the Sacred Valley
- Conquer the Lares Trek
- Marvel at majestic Machu Picchu.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2702
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, train, van, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: PIM.B
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 G for Good Moment: Cuncani Community Campsite, Cuncani Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Lares Trek guided hike with cooks and porters (3 days)
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts), camping (2 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Plane, train, van, hiking.
Group Leader
- G Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Lares Trek CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1525 (CAD 169 /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: Lares Trek
Depart Ollantaytambo by van to Lares town where the hike begins. Spend the first night at a G Adventures-supported campsite in Cuncani.
The Lares Trek is a scenic, less touristic route to hike through the Andes. It is one day shorter than the Inca Trail but higher in elevation. Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products for use on the Lares Trek.
Day 5: Lares Trek
Start early to hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain to its high pass (4,800m/15,748 ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods. After the morning hike, stop to rest and take in the amazing view. Continue hiking downhill to our second campsite near the stream for the night.
Day 6: Lares Trek/Aguas Calientes
Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a good night's rest at your hotel.
Day 7: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early and enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Later, travel back towards Cusco by train.
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/Lima
Fly back to Lima and enjoy the last 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
Reviews
Katy D. - Traveled, July 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
Derek P. - Traveled, May 2023
Incredibly well organized. Allowed us to both be adventurous and relax at the same time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2023
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
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
, March 14 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
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, 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
Martha S. - Traveled, December 2023
The team, Josep, Hubert, and porter team 13. All excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/12/2023
Ran W. - Traveled, December 2023
The guides and CEOs are just amazing. The porters and crew are unbelievable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/11/2023
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
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