Itinerary
This adventure offers up an intriguing combination of beauty and contrasts in scenery, wildlife, and cultures, whether you’re scanning the canopy for wildlife from the comfort of our intimate and exclusive G Lodge Amazon or climbing the ancient trail of the Incas to Machu Picchu, situated in the heavens of the Americas. Because we run our own treks, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food and equipment which leaves you free to enjoy the beauty of the region.
Tour program
Lima
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.
Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)
Additional Notes: We suggest arriving early to experience everything Lima has to offer. A full day tour will be available to book during your trip check-out process.
If you booked the Lima Cooking Class it does not include extra time in Lima and we highly recommend booking pre-trip accommodation. You will be picked up from your hotel at approx 10:00 (10:30 from Aug-Dec) and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. You will return back to your hotel around 13:00.
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
Lima/Cusco (1B)
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.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Plane 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Cusco Cooking Class
Additional Notes: Please note: if you pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class you will be picked up from your hotel at approx 12:30 and taken to a local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. Return back to your hotel around 16:00.
Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit
- Cuyo Chico Pottery Making Demonstration
- Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
- Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Additional Notes: A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you’ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.
Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Train 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Cusco (1B)
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
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
Cusco/Amazon Jungle (1B, 1L, 1D)
Fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon Jungle.
After a brief stop in town to store large luggage, drive to the pier and travel by covered motorized boat to the jungle lodge. En route, spot bird species typical of the river and forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.
Local community members make up the majority of lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Take the opportunity to learn about the area’s rich flora and fauna and locals' extensive use of medicinal plants and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques for building, fishing, and hunting.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Plane 01:00 Hr(s)
- Motorized Canoe 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Wildlife-spotting Night Walk
Additional Notes: The lodge itself combines native architectural style and materials with low-impact, eco-friendly technology. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito netting for individual beds, flush toilets, showers (with solar-heated hot water), and candles for lighting (no electricity). Please note in periods of high demand you may be accommodated in a nearby Amazon lodge.
Amazon Jungle (1B, 1L, 1D)
Head out early to catch the jungle at its wildest (and coolest). Walk slowly through the forest searching for wildlife before heading out on an oxbow lake by canoe. Search for anaconda, the elusive giant river otter, or black caiman. Even if you don't spot these shy creatures, there are plenty of other birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- Jungle Excursions
- Caiman-Spotting Cruise
Amazon Jungle/Lima (1B)
Enjoy a delicious Amazonian breakfast before heading back to the airport by motorized boat and van. Fly to Lima and opt for a final night out for dinner or Pisco Sours.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Motorized Canoe 03:00 Hr(s)
- Plane 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)
Lima (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Tour Details
accommodation
flights
International flights are not included
guide
insurance
meals
optional
Lima
- Lima City Tour (40USD per person)
- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)
- Full Day Lima Experience (150USD per person)
Cusco
- Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person)
- Inka Museum (10PEN per person)
- Cusco Cooking Class
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN per person)
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
Ollantaytambo
- Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and Hike
others
Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Your Discover Moment: Cusco. Sacred Valley guided tour. Pottery-making demonstration. Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters (4 days). Machu Picchu guided tour. Amazon Jungle stay at the exclusive G Lodge Amazon (3 days). Guided excursions with naturalists. Rubber boot use. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. 1. INCA TRAIL REGULATIONS
The rules and regulations controlling the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are continually changing. Before embarking on your adventure to Peru it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the Inca Trail booking policies and guidelines as described in a document available on our website, at the following URL address .
2. MACHU PICCHU REGULATIONS
Current and correct passport details are required at time of confirmation. For more details please see the following page . Please note that regulations have been implemented for all visitors to Machu Picchu which require that different circuits be followed within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The new circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Rest assured that regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site. Travellers completing the 4 day, 3 night Inca Trail will be on Circuit 5 upon reaching the site of Machu Picchu.
3. MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN - OPTIONAL
Please advise at time of booking if you do not wish to hike the Inca Trail. Instead, you will have 2 nights in Cusco, travel by train for a night in Aguas Calientes, and join the hikers for the tour of Machu Picchu.
4. INCA TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Portions of the Inca Trail will be closed for general maintenance during the month of February each year. Also, closures may occur at various times throughout the year due to inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control. During these periods, any tour affected will hike the Lares Trek.
5. Combo Trip
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
6. PORTERS
In our continued effort to support the rights of the porters on the Inca Trail, we would like ensure that they never exceed the weight limit for their packs as set out by the Peruvian authorities. Porters are allowed to carry no more than 6kg of personal belongings per hiker (for all other Peru treks the limit is 7kg). That means that including your sleeping bag, toiletries, clothing, etc, you are allowed a total weight of 6kg for the hike which will be carried in a duffle bag provided by our local office. Any additional weight must then be carried by you in your day pack. To help achieve this goal we recommend that you carry travel sized toiletries, that you bring sport sandals that can be worn with socks (which are lighter than running/walking shoes) and that you limit electronics to those that you are willing to carry. Any additional baggage can be left in Cusco, but is advised that you bring anything of value (eg. money, passport, credit cards, camera, etc) with you on the trek.
If at the end of your trek you felt your trekking guide and support team did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, please see the Tipping section for guidelines.
7. YELLOW FEVER
It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area.
8. WET SEASON
Please be advised during the wet season (Jan - April) if there are periods of severe rain some of the campsites on the Inca Trail may become unusable. In the interest of your safety, there may be changes made locally to the trekking itinerary if the conditions of the campsites are assessed to be unsafe.
9. GROUP DYNAMICS
Please note, in most cases, the entire group will not be hiking the Inca Trail together. Members of the group may choose to hike the Lares Trek or spend additional time in Cusco and the Sacred Valley instead of hiking. If you have chosen the Lares Trek or Cusco Stay you may be paired with members of other G Adventures groups for the trek, transportation, and activities included.
10. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
11. Wifi
Please note that there will be no wifi and limited cellular service available for much of the trek.Lima
- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)
- Lima City Tour (40USD per person)
- Full Day Lima Experience (150USD per person)
Cusco
- Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person)
- Inka Museum (10PEN per person)
- Cusco Cooking Class
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN per person)
Ollantaytambo
- Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and Hike
transport
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