From CAD 1,466 Was CAD 1,629
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(5 reviews)
Experience Overview
If you’re eager to check Machu Picchu off your bucket list but not quite up for a trek, this seven-day itinerary lets you spend more time discovering the fascinating city of Cusco and the regions surrounding it. Explore the Sacred Valley and visit the G Adventures-supported Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op to learn more about traditional textiles and pottery. Tour the unique Inca sites of the Moray archaeological site and the ancient Maras Salt Mines. And, of course, you’ll get to see the Lost City of the Incas in the early morning light, following a local guide to learn about Machu Picchu’s history.
Highlights
- Explore ruins in the Sacred Valley
- Learn about traditional ways of life and visit local markets
- Visit Machu Picchu.
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 1466 (CAD 209 /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
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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