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Small Group
Demanding
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(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Take the party to new heights in the crisp mountain air of the Andes. With other young travellers not afraid to try new things, you'll journey from the enigmatic Nazca Lines to the lost city of Machu Picchu and onward to incredible La Paz. You'll commune with the condors in Colca Canyon and feel like a local while crashing at a small village homestay at Lake Titicaca. Think of this as three weeks of climbing higher, going further, and pushing boundaries on the roof of South America.
Highlights
- Go sandboarding in the oasis of Huacachina
- Visit the salt pans of Maras and the ruins of Moray
- Discover Machu Picchu with a local expert
- Spot condors at Colca Canyon
- Meet the locals at a Lake Titicaca homestay
- Sample the delicious Peruvian cuisine.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2481
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Local bus, train, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Supplier Code: JML.C
Starts: Lima, Peru
Finishes: La Paz, Bolivia
Duration: 21 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: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Foodie Moment: Pachamanca, Nazca Your Discover Moment: Cusco Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
- Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina)
- Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca)
- Colca Canyon excursion
- Visit Maras salt pans and ruins of Moray
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Guided Lake Titicaca excursion with overnight family homestay
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (11 nts), hostel (6 nts, multi-share), overnight buses (2 nts), homestay (1 nt).
- 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
- Local bus, train, hiking.
Group Leader
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3074 (CAD $146 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time. Get to know your group tonight as you head out to one of the many bars and restaurants in the bohemian neighbourhood of Barranco. Enjoy a local craft beer with your fellow travellers as you get excited for the adventure to come.
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Hotel Gemina
Day 2: Lima/Huacachina
Travel along Peru's breathtaking coast to the oasis of Huacachina where you can sandboard on the desert dunes while watching the sun go down.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Get your adrenaline pumping in a dune buggy on the desert dunes, ride the ups and downs in these desert mountains. Strap on a board and try out sandboarding, just like it sounds like snowboarding, but on sand. Enjoy the softer landings and the warmer temps. After, head back to the oasis of Huacachina through the stunning dunes and watch the sunset in the distance.Accommodation - Viajero Huacachina
Day 3: Huacachina/Nazca
Wake up and make the most of your time in Huacachina before your adventure continues on to Nazca. There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to a lively colony of sea lions, pelicans, and other varieties of birds. Later, catch a bus to Nazca. Stop along the way at a Pisco winery and try the country's national drink!
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn about the wine and pisco production in the area and enjoy a tasting of different varieties, which are all available for purchase. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Hacienda San Marcelo
Day 4: Nazca/Arequipa
Choose to soar over the iconic Nazca Lines today with a pre-bookable flight, or take a tour of the Nazca Desert Cemetery and Pottery Studio. For lunch today experience pachamanca, a traditional way to prepare Andean foods by slow cooking them in an underground oven. Tonight, catch some z's on an overnight bus to Arequipa.
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy some free time during the day.Transport - Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.Activity - Enjoy a traditional meal. Assist in the preparation of a thousand-year-old tradition: "Pachamanca," an ancient ceremony akin to the Polynesian meal of burying a variety of delicious treats wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooking them with pre-heated rocks buried in the ground.
Day 5: Arequipa
Welcome to Arequipa! Take the day to explore what is known as the 'white city.' If you're into history and architecture, visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, where you'll get a unique glimpse into a bygone way of life. For spicy food lovers, visiting one of the 'picanterías' is a must. Satisfy your craving with a variety of local regional foods: alpaca, shrimp, pork, lots of soups, and spicy sauces.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your time here.Accommodation - Terra Mistica Casa Consuelo
Day 6: Arequipa/Colca Canyon
Enjoy a full-day tour of the spectacular Colca Valley and venture to the impressive Colca Canyon — one of the deepest canyons in the world — on an overnight excursion. With a little luck, you'll spot some unusual Andean animals such as vicuñas, and alpacas. Give your body some much needed relaxation by taking an optional dip in the the hot springs.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Spot condors on this guided tour, and keep your eyes peeled for other unusual animals. Look for three different species of camelids: alpaca, llama, and vicuña, which are all typical of Peru.Accommodation - Vita Colca Hotel
Day 7: Colca Canyon/Arequipa
Get an early start to be on the look out for condors. Travel from Chivay town to a condor viewpoint to get a glimpse of these magnificent birds in the air. On the way back, stop in local villages, and see old terraces. Later, head out for a drink in the Calle Zela area – restaurant, bar, or club, there's something for everyone!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spot condors on this guided tour, and keep your eyes peeled for other unusual animals. Look for three different species of camelids: alpaca, llama, and vicuña, which are all typical of Peru.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Terra Mistica Casa Consuelo
Day 8: Arequipa/Cusco
Explore Arequipa – take a city tour if you want or check out a monastery or museum. Later, sit back and relax on an overnight bus to Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore more of this beautiful colonial city.Transport - Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.
Day 9: Cusco
Explore the city on your own today or choose from a variety of activities that will help you discover the magic of Cusco. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets and plazas or choose to take a half-day tour of the city. Or, pre-book the Cusco cooking class if you want to learn to prepare delicious local specialties!
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your time in Cusco.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Cusco
Day 10: Cusco
Today is another free day to explore all that Cusco has to offer. Feeling active? Take on the Rainbow Mountain trek or go mountain biking. Prefer to stay local? Take it easy with a visit to the Inka Museum and hit up some of the many great cafes, restaurants and bars.
To arrange the hike to the famed Rainbow Mountain, pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your time in Cusco.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Cusco
Day 11: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Head into the Sacred Valley today to visit the G-Adventures supported women's weaving co-op in the Ccaccaccollo community. Learn about weaving, and meet the adorable resident llamas. If you see a knitted item you like, buy it — a perfect keepsake from your journey. Stop and sample some craft beer at a brewery on your way to Ollantaytambo.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers' donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.
Activity - Delight your tastebuds and sample high-quality beer with the breathtaking Sacred Valley as a backdrop. This craft brewery uses local ingredients to make award-winning brews and gives back to the surrounding communities. What's not to like? Accommodation - Las Orquideas Ollantaytambo
Day 12: Ollantaytambo/Cusco
Enjoy a breakfast at your hotel before visiting 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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore this ancient site right in the heart of Ollantaytambo city. Learn about the principles of Incan architecture and get a first taste of climbing around a massive ruins site.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Tour the unique Inca ruins of Moray, consisting of circular terraces and a sophisticated irrigation system located at 3500m (11483 ft). Learn about the history and study of this fascinating site – speculation has it that it was an Inca agriculture experiment station. Then visit the impressive Maras Salt Mines and see thousands of individual ancient salt pools spilling over a hillside. Learn about the different varieties of salt, and try the renowned pink salt, famous worldwide.Activity - Set out on a scenic drive above the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stop along the way to look out over small farms carved into the hills and small villages dotted along the landscape. Enjoy the views and have lunch near Maras, opt to relax, explore the surroundings.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Chincheros is known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow. This typical Andean village has Inca ruins, a colonial church, and sweeping mountain views. Explore the ruins and check out the impressive architecture of this ancient place.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 13: 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. The group will see the colonial architecture and influence visible in Cusco and visit the beautiful Sapantiana waterfalls before having lunch at Nuna Raymi in the city. Afterwards, the group will walk back to the hotel and can enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend time on a group walking tour of the colonial areas in Cusco. Start in Cusco City and finish with a visit to the Sapantiana waterfalls before having a delicious lunch at a restaurant near the main plaza.Free_time - Spend more time getting to know this fascinating city and surrounding area. Free time is yours to explore any way you want.Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 14: 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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - The group will arrive at Aguas Calientes with their assistant guide or CEO and they will have an orientation walk through the town of Aguas Calientes. Your CEO can then help you coordinate any optional activities you may want to try during your time here.Accommodation - Machu Picchu Inn
Day 15: Aguas Calientes/Cusco
Wake up ready to discover the magic of Machu Picchu today with a guided tour. Later, head back down to Aguas Calientes to meet with your group and board a train back to Cusco. Tonight, dance the night away at a popular night club.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Set off with the local guide to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel while wandering through ancient dwellings, stone temples and along sculpted terraces. Feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide internet poll.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Cusco
Day 16: Cusco
Today is another free day to get the most out of Cusco and to do anything you may not have done yet. Continue to explore and be active or relax and watch the world go by from one of they many bars and restaurants on the main plaza.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out there and see it all – or just chill out to your heart's content.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Cusco
Day 17: Cusco/Puno
Sit back, relax, and soak in the impressive views as you travel by bus through the Altiplano on your way to Puno on Lake Titicaca.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hostal Milagros Inn
Day 18: Puno/Lake Titicaca
This morning, you will board a boat on Lake Titicaca and head to Taquile Island. Opt to have lunch in a local restaurant and shop in the afternoon at the local weaving cooperatives. Later, cruise to another village for an overnight homestay to live like a local on the shores of the lake. Learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and create unforgettable memories with the family and fellow travellers.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Board a boat on Lake Titicaca and head to Taquile Island for an optional delicious Peruvian lunch at a restaurant followed by some shopping at the local weaving cooperatives. Taquileños are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing, men are taught how to knit around age five and they create the majority of the textiles. After, enjoy an overnight stay with a host family and a chance to learn about life on the islands.Activity - Accommodation on the islands may be multi-share.
Day 19: Lake Titicaca/Puno
Say goodbye to your homestay family and stop at the Uros Islands on your way back to Puno. If you want, you can check out the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site. Or kayak on Lake Titicaca.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend the morning with the homestay families, then depart after lunch. Visit the floating islands of Uros on the way back, and learn about the unique lifestyle of the locals. Meet residents and learn how they built the islands with totora reeds, which are also used to make their homes, boats, crafts (and are also edible!). Free_time - Make the most of one last afternoon in Puno.Accommodation - Hostal Milagros Inn
Day 20: Puno/La Paz
Today, enjoy a full-day drive around the picturesque lake and through the Altiplano to La Paz. Cross over into Bolivia and catch your breath before a night out in the highest city of the trip. Check out the area of Sopocachi for cool bohemian vibes.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Las Brisas
Day 21: La Paz
Depart at any time.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Kate R. - Traveled, December 2023
it's was super easy to have everything organised for me and all I had to do was relax and had fun. The only reason why I put 9 instead of 10 is sometimes I felt like the trip moved too quickly and I would have liked more time in some places such as huacachina
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/23/2023
Pietra K. - Traveled, December 2023
I was able to have experiences on my trip that I would not otherwise have. The homestay or unique experiences that our guide showed us made the trip incredible. The pace was perfect and I felt safe and didn't have the hassle of planning my trip alone. The size of the group was also perfect (there were 9 of us).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/21/2023
Lucy I. - Traveled, November 2023
Travelling with G Adventures took all the stress away from me having to organise anything and it made me feel safe all the time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Matthew H. - Traveled, November 2023
Lots of activities packed in however it could do with more days with nothing planned to relax and catch up
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Louis C. - Traveled, November 2023
Overall experience was great
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Maren T. - Traveled, November 2023
Great time and lots of new friends
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Jan A. - Traveled, November 2023
Everyting was good organised (geregeld) in my oppinion execpt some of the daylay aouts that had coud be beter longer in ceartain places and night bus instaid of a day bus
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Chloe W. - Traveled, November 2023
Everything was planned for us so I could enjoy exploring Peru without any stress. I made great friends for life and the tour guides were so amazing and Knowledgeable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Jishnu B. - Traveled, November 2023
It was a good experience, you were taken care off very well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2023
Madison H. - Traveled, November 2023
Immersion into culture, good itinerary
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2023
Tesse K. - Traveled, October 2023
Everything was taken care of and we didn't have to worry about anything. If something happened (like someone got sick or the car broke down) our CEO handled the situation great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Scott R. - Traveled, October 2023
Unbelievable experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Emil P. - Traveled, October 2023
Experience a lot in little time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
Sam C. - Traveled, October 2023
Made everything very easy, didn't have to organise anything myself and had a great group of people + guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
Jack C. - Traveled, October 2023
Had a great guide and an amazing trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2023
Marie V. - Traveled, October 2023
It was an amazing trip but you need to be social and have the money
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Michael G. - Traveled, October 2023
I had a great time on the trip but there are a few things that could be better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Alina M. - Traveled, September 2023
Ramel did a very good job as a tour guide and made this vacation memorable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Leah F. - Traveled, September 2023
Well paced tour seeing many beautiful places. Excellent tour guide Romel. Nice being on a tour with people of similar ages.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Matthew G. - Traveled, November 2023
The group tour aspect, of like minded individuals is awesome!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
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