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The Inca Trail

7 Days
From CAD 1,664 Was CAD 1,849

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Demanding

Rating

(5 reviews)

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Experience Overview

Highlights

Explore ruins in the Sacred Valley
Learn about traditional ways of life and visit local markets
Visit Machu Picchu.

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2883

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Train, van, hiking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Budget

Supplier Code: SPIT.C

Starts: Cusco, Peru

Finishes: Cusco, Peru

Duration: 7 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
Sacred Valley guided tour
Pottery-making demonstration
Visit the Maras salt pans and ruins of Moray
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (6 nts).

6 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Transport

Train, van, hiking.

Group Leader

G Adventures Representative in Cusco, Inca guide for Machu Picchu.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1664 (CAD 238 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco

Arrive at any time.
Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.

Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: Cusco

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

Ewen B. - Traveled, July 2024

The Inca Trail is a challenging trek but well worth it to see Macchu Picchu at the end. This is a well planned tour with guides who know the history, are highly professional and friendly. Also the porters and cooks deserve a mention for carrying impressi...

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024

Gabriel B. - Traveled, July 2024

This was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024

Artilia R. - Traveled, July 2024

The most challenging experience of my life. (I'm 66 and had a hip replacement 7 months ago) but also the biggest accomplishment of my life! Made me realize my inner strength and motivation surpassed what I believed of myself!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024

Carolina U. - Traveled, July 2024

INCREDIBLE! One word. I have recommended Peru to all my friends and family and even more recommendations for G Adventures. I can't wait for the next one :)

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024

Michelle K. - Traveled, July 2024

Our guides Raul and Katy made a great job and they were always there to support us. Their motivation and knowledge is outstandig.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024

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