Experience Overview
How do you improve a trip that already includes the Sacred Valley, the Lares Trek, and Lake Titicaca? Throw in some bikes, a few kayaks, and loads of high-energy thrills, that’s how! "Peru Multisport" connects immersive cultural interaction and classic Peruvian landmarks with challenging physical activities tailored specifically for adrenaline junkies and fitness freaks. Climb and bike your way from small villages to astounding monuments, then explore Lake Titicaca from a kayak; a perspective few visitors ever get the chance to see. Need more? Consult your CEO; they’ll keep your zest for adventure satisfied.
Highlights
- Soak in the views by bicycle in the Sacred Valley
- Hike the Lares trek en route to Machu Picchu
- Kayak Lake Titicaca
- Mingle with the locals and learn about traditional life
- Savour the Altiplano scenery
- Devour seafood in Lima.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2869
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Public bus, plane, biking, train, boat, kayak, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Active
Supplier Code: SPHK.B
Starts: Lima, Peru
Finishes: Lima, Peru
Duration: 15 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: Cuncani Community Campsite, Cuncani Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products Your G for Good Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Biking excursions in the Sacred Valley (2 days)
- Lunch at the G Adventures-supported Sacred Valley Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco
- Lares Trek guided hike with cooks and porters (3-day)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Kayaking excursion on Lake Titicaca with visits to Taquile, Amantaní, and the Uros Islands (2 days)
- Internal flights
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (11 nts), camping (2 nts), homestay (1 nt).
- 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Public bus, plane, biking, train, boat, kayak, hiking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Lares Trek CEO on hike.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4599 (CAD $307 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time.
Arrive in Lima at any time. There are no planned activities so check into our hotel and enjoy the city.
Peru is made up of three main geographical areas: the Andes, the Amazon, and the desert coastal area. In this trip, we concentrate on the Andes region of south-central Peru and the ancient Inca capital of Cusco.
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.Accommodation - Hotel Santa Cruz
Day 2: Lima/Cusco
Early flight to Cusco. Free day for shopping and to explore the city. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class. Optional city tour.
Transfer early in the morning to the airport for the flight to Cusco; the flight usually departs early – we may leave the hotel as early as 4:30. Spend the afternoon relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and take time to acclimatize to the high altitude.
Our best advice for exploring Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, arm yourself with a city map, and set off to explore!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Put on a good pair of walking shoes and explore this city.Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 3: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Begin two days of guided biking excursions through the Sacred Valley, in the Maras, Moray, and Pisac areas, using Ollantaytambo as a base. Visit the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op and Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosqo.
We start the day by stopping at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before travelling by private transport to Abra de Corao, on the edge of the Sacred Valley, where we will begin our biking excursion. Visit the G Adventures-supported Sacred Valley Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosqo, an indigenous village, for lunch.
After lunch, we continue by bicycle to the majestic Inca ruins of Pisac, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the site before transferring to Ollantaytambo for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - From our starting point at 3,700m (12,139 ft) above sea level, we descend on our bikes into the Sacred Valley, eventually arriving at Taray (2,800m/9,186 ft above sea level), enjoying magnificent views along the way. We will also pass through rural areas where we can see the traditional farming and agricultural activities.
Throughout the bicycle excursion, we will be able to rely on an expert local guide as well as a support vehicle.
Total Distance: 21.2km
Total Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutesActivity - Tour the fascinating hilltop citadel of Pisac, an Incan ruin with plunging gorges, a ceremonial centre, and winding agriculture terracing that's still in use today. Be captivated by this truly amazing site sitting amid sweeping green valleys and mountain peaks. Explore the back of the site to see a pocketed cliff across Kitamayo Gorge, which once contained hundreds of Inca tombs.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 - Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Lilium Valle Hotel
Day 4: Ollantaytambo
Our second day biking in the Sacred Valley. Expore the town of Maras, the archaeological site of Moray before heading down to the Salt mines (Las Salineras), ending in Urubamba.
We rise early and travel to Chinchero. After the obligatory safety briefing by the local guide, we will continue our bicycle adventure. We'll have lunch here before returning to Ollantaytambo for a free evening to relax our sore legs.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Today's journey takes us past Huaypo Lake and the picturesque town of Maras, where we will enjoy great views of the Sacred Valley. We will visit the archaeological site of Moray and then descend to the Salt mines (Las Salineras), eventually finishing our excursion in Urubamba.
Total Distance: 16km
Total Duration: 2 hoursTransport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Lilium Valle Hotel
Day 5: Ollantaytambo
Free day in Ollantaytambo for optional activities like visiting the ruins, a hike up to the ancient storehouses, or relaxing before embarking on the Inca Trail.
Ollantaytambo is your first taste of what lies ahead on the Inca Trail. We spend the night in this small town before heading out for the start of the hike the next morning.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy some free time in this charming area. Accommodation - Lilium Valle Hotel
Day 6: 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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Start early and drive (3 hrs) to Lares town where the hike will start with a leisurely pace through the valley of Cuncani. Hike 4km (2.5 mi) to Chancachaca then stop for lunch. Be sure to rest and rehydrate because the altitude here is around 3480m (11,417 ft).
Continue trekking along rocky mountain paths 4.7km (3 mi) to the isolated village of Cuncani. Camp here for the night at 3872m (12,703 ft) at the G Adventures-supported community run campsite. Activity - Spend the night at the Lares Community campsite, owned and managed by the 71 families that belong to the Cuncani community. The earnings from the campsite are allocated for investment in social projects such as health, education, nutrition, and infrastructure improvements to water and electricity.Activity - Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products, for use on our treks. This G Adventures for Good project empowered local Cusqueña women to start their own business in order to reduce the environmental impact of treks in the region. Planeterra provided $10,000 of seed funding for two young entrepreneurs to register their biodegradable products in order to sell them to the tourism industry. "Esencia Andina" is now a successful business that produces biodegradable soaps, detergents, and natural products for travellers, guides, porters, and cooks on our treks.Accommodation - Cuncani Camp Site
Day 7: 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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain 12.2km (7.6 mi) to its high pass at 4,800m (15,748ft), 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.
Hike downhill another 2.2km (1.3 mi) to QuencaPata, for lunch and to take in the amazing view.
Continue hiking downhill another 2.6km (1.6 mi) to our second campsite near a stream. Sleep tonight at about 4,114m (13,497 ft) elevation.Accommodation - Suttoq Pacchaq Camp Site
Day 8: 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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Follow the trail to see typical Andean flora and fauna, llamas and alpacas. Descend through the valley of Pumahuanca and meet friendly local Quechua people and explore some Inca storehouses along the way. Trek 3-4 hrs to reach the town of Pumahuanca. Enjoy lunch then hop a van to Ollantaytambo. Continue by train to Aguas Calientes.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Selva Terra Inn Hotel
Day 9: 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.
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, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 10: Cusco
Free day to explore Cusco or relax. Active options include the Rainbow Mountain hike and mountain biking.
Today is free to relax, explore, and shop in Cusco, or discover its surroundings on any number of optional excursions.
Among the more adventurous optional activities available in Cusco are a visit to nearby archaeological sites, such as Sacsayhuaman, Tambo Machay and Puca Pucara; white water rafting on the Urubamba River; and mountain biking down to the Sacred Valley, perhaps visiting an Inca ruin along the way.
Opt to visit and hike 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 - Enjoy free time with a number of optional activities. Or relax if you'd prefer!Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 11: Cusco/Puno
Spend the day travelling from Cusco to Puno by bus.
Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside on this full day of travel from Cusco to Puno, through the high Altiplano.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Balsa Inn
Day 12: Puno/Lake Titicaca
2-day kayaking excursion on Lake Titicaca, visiting Uros, Taquile, and Amantaní islands, including a homestay in a small village.
Enjoy an unforgettable kayak adventure, paddling to Taquile & Amantani and exploring the beauty of Lake Titicaca. This trip will give you the chance to get in contact with the nature, culture, & traditions of the islands from up close. The expert local guides will make you a direct participant in the local culture and not just an observer. Visit 3 different islands on this trip, and get a wide perspective of life in Lake Titicaca.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.Activity - Begin your journey early in the morning by transfering from the hotel to the port, then head out by motorboat to the base camp at the Peninsula of Capachica, a 2.5 hr trip. Learn about sea kayaking from our guide and paddle towards Taquile Island and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the moment. Hike to a village upon arrival and enjoy lunch with the locals. Continue on by motor boat to Amantani Island to meet your hosts for the night. Transport - Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.Activity - In the aymara community of Luquina Chico on Lake Titicaca, 40 families welcome you to experience their way of life. Thanks to the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, the local families here have strengthened their communities, preserving traditions and creating opportunities for future generations. Split into smaller groups and get a taste of local life firsthand as we move into family homes for the night. Play soccer with the children, enjoy some dancing, watch dinner being made, learn about regional cuisine, and dress up in local clothes for an unforgettable evening with the whole village, enjoying traditional music and dancing. Lend a hand the next morning, and help out with chores like feeding animals, harvesting local produce, or bringing back buckets of water from the well.
Day 13: Lake Titicaca/Puno
Kayak to Llachon and visit the Uros islands before returning to Puno. Opt to visit a Sillustani burial site.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - After breakfast, we say good bye to our host families and kayak onto Llachon, paddling for about 2.5 hrs. The kayaks are two person, sit-on-top kayaks, which can be piloted with limited experience after a short introductory briefing. It is a great kayak experience with the fresh morning winds. Upon arrival back to the base camp, enjoy a hot drink before continuing.Activity - Take a tour of these unique islands. Learn about the buoyant totora reeds that grow in the shallows of Lake Titicaca used to make everything from the islands themselves to the boats the islanders use for transportation (if constructed well, they last up to six months ). Find out from locals how the islands are constructed; as the layers closest to the water start to rot, they are replaced with fresh reeds on top.Accommodation - Balsa Inn
Day 14: Puno/Lima
Fly back to Lima and enjoy a free evening for exploring or sampling some yummy seafood.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Spend time exploring this fantastic city and be sure to sample the fantastic seafood here. Accommodation - Hotel Santa Cruz
Day 15: Lima
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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
Calum M. - Traveled, November 2023
Excellent combination of activities, scenery, history and culture with great guides, outstanding visits and wonderful memories.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Thomas W. - Traveled, November 2023
The Peru Multisport trip was a brilliant way to discover Peru, especially for solo travellers keen to meet other people. The activities were more advanced than other G Active trips, particularly the biking, but without exception the guides were brilliant...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/06/2023
Alicia F. - Traveled, November 2023
It was wonderful and just everything I hoped for. Thank you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/27/2023
Johannes B. - Traveled, November 2023
It was a very nice holliday with all guids locals sights nature and activities. The Group was also perfect. Every second was very good
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023
Sabrina G. - Traveled, June 2024
Overall it was a great trip. I enjoyed meeting our CEO and local guides. Everyone has a great love for Peru, and pride in their history and culture. It was a beautiful place to see and experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Rebecca B. - Traveled, June 2024
i'm so glad i went
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2024
Leander M. - Traveled, June 2024
Great trip, unique experiaénces, nice people, good guides and an exceptional Oswaldo!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Angela W. - Traveled, June 2024
Overall great experience. Two things stand out for me:
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Jonathan V. - Traveled, May 2024
Fantastic active trip with like minded people which was excellently organised and run by our G Adventures' CEO, Oswaldo who brought great fun, humour and knowledge to our experience of some of the highlights of Peru but also an insight into the cultu...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/06/2024
Samantha B. - Traveled, May 2024
Oswaldo made this trip an amazing experience that I won’t forget.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Mareike R. - Traveled, May 2024
Perfect! I loved the mix of activities and visits. Our guide Elias did exceptional!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2024
Laura M. - Traveled, April 2024
This was the best organized travel tour I've ever done. It was the perfect mix of activities and people in a captivating country. I'm so grateful for the entire experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2024
Matthew W. - Traveled, March 2024
Excellent trip to experience Peru through the lens of high adventure. The first 2/3rds were amazing, but if I had the choice to cut the trip short immediately after Machu Picchu and skip the homestay on the lake, I would have. That part was a bit disap...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/14/2024
Yosuf S. - Traveled, March 2024
G-adventures brought a total group of strangers and turned them into one big family. While we were only together for 15 days, we all really enjoyed the crazy journey together! This trip was very demanding and no one was going to be able to do it by thems...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Natasha W. - Traveled, March 2024
My family will book more trips with G Adventures. It continues to be our favorite way to travel internationally. The small group setting and amazing local CEOs are the best parts.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Darian S. - Traveled, March 2024
An incredible trip with my brother that wouldn't have been possible
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Aoife B. - Traveled, March 2024
Overall a great trip with a phenomenal CEO in JC however the Puno portion of the trip and the kayaking left a bad taste in the mouth. It very much felt that we were being shipped to different locations just to give people money for things we didn’t want ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Brian W. - Traveled, February 2024
A brilliant experience for solo travellers to meet like minded people. The trip is so well organised and the tour guides are local people with a passion for their country
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/02/2024
Geoffrey L. - Traveled, January 2024
The experience was terrific and memorable. The scenery was stunning, the activities hard but enjoyable (except the mountain biking) and the archaeological and historic aspects were amazing. It made a change not to have to arrange everything myself which ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/08/2024
Alexandra L. - Traveled, January 2024
Really enjoyable and once in a life time. As said previously the biking needs to be describe as mountain biking not just biking
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/21/2024
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