Peru: Inca Trail & the Amazon
Peru: Inca Trail & the Amazon
Terraced fields of Incas in the Sacred Valley Peru
Sacred Valley, Peru
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Cusco, Peru
$6749
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Peru with the "Inca Trail & the Amazon" tour. This adventure takes you from the historic streets of Cusco to the breathtaking Sacred Valley, where you'll explore the ancient ruins of Pisaq and engage with local communities. Experience the thrill of hiking the iconic Inca Trail, camping comfortably along the way, and arriving at the majestic Machu Picchu with an expert guide. Venture into the Amazon Jungle, guided by a naturalist, to discover its rich wildlife and lush landscapes. Conclude your journey in Lima, savoring a traditional Peruvian meal beside an ancient adobe pyramid. This small group tour offers a blend of cultural immersion, natural beauty, and adventure, ensuring a truly memorable experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco: The Land of the Incas
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Novotel Cusco Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cusco Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
The air is a bit thinner when you step off of the plane and you can immediately sense the magic of Cusco as you make your way to the city centre along the cobblestone streets past grand buildings and ancient Inca stonework. We welcome you to Peru, a diverse land of natural beauty and traditional cultures and we invite you to open yourself to curiosity and wonder as you embark on this adventure up in the Andes. ...more ...less
Arrive to Cusco at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.
TRANSPORT: You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
ACTIVITY: EVENING Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. 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.
Day 2: The Sacred Valley: Pisaq Ruins and Cultural Traditions
Location: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Pisac
Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Sacred Valley is aptly named for its importance to the people who have lived there and it is also stunningly beautiful with mountain scenery and colourful farmland along the Urubamba River. You'll see the massive ruins of Pisaq perched up above the town as you approach and you'll get to spend time with a local community on the way up to the site. Lunch is an experience unto itself at a community-run restaurant, using locally-grown ingredients for a delicious and traditional meal. Back at the hotel for dinner, feast on a traditional pachamanca meal consisting of various types of meat, potatoes and vegetables cooked for hours in the ground under hot stones.
Travel from Cusco into the Sacred Valley. Visit the Cuyo Chico community for a snack and to learn about their traditional ceramics and adobe before taking a guided tour of Pisaq archaeological site. Continue to the hotel after lunch. In the evening enjoy a pachamanca dinner.
TRANSPORT: Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle with stops along the way to Cuyo Chico, Pisaq, and Parwa.
ACTIVITY: In the rural village of Cuyo Chico in the Sacred Valley, a group of families joined together to create a small business based on their traditional adobe ceramic crafts. Visit this community learn about the ceramics process and partake in an empanada making demonstration.
ACTIVITY: 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: 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.
ACTIVITY: The thousand year-old tradition of Pachamanca involves baking an assortment of meat and vegetables in an oven of hot stones, earth, and grass. Meat is usually seasoned with local spices and wrapped in a banana leaf before it’s placed on the hot stones and can include lamb, pork, chicken or guinea pig. Savour this traditional meal prepared by an experienced chef.
Day 3: The Sacred Valley: Your OMG Day
Location: Sacred Valley
Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sitting at a slightly lower altitude than Cusco, spending time in the Sacred Valley helps to get you used the altitude in these parts. Choose from a scenic acclimatization hike to a waterfall or get the adrenaline flowing by scaling a via ferrata network of rungs and ladders for lunch with a view.
Choice of activity in the morning, both options including lunch.
ACTIVITY: Option 1: Start the day with an acclimatization hike to Perilnilloq waterfall. Follow a meandering trail through the mountains to the gorgeous waterfall, and to the Inca ruins of Raqaypata that lie just beyond.
Option 2: Get the adrenaline flowing and scale a via ferrata for epic views. Test your fear of heights as you climb the rungs and ladders and enjoy lunch with a view.
FREE TIME: HALF DAY Enjoy free time back at the hotel this afternoon and evening before your group dinner.
Day 4: Inca Trail day 1: Setting Off
Location: Inca Trail
Accommodation: Campsite Chamana ZC
Accommodation Name: Campsite Chamana ZC
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Inca Trail has become one of the most well-known treks in the world and with good reason. Hiking past ancient ruins through incredible mountain scenery and to finally arrive to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a very satisfying accomplishment. Start the first day of the trek at a gentle pace to warm your legs up for the days to come, allowing yourself to take in the views of the valley and river below.
Depart for the km. 82 marker to set off on the Inca Trail. Porters will carry the majority of your gear and you'll be able to focus more squarely on the task at hand with included trekking poles and a more comfortable camping experience at night, sleeping on cots with air mattresses and blankets.
ACTIVITY: Get your blood pumping on this first day of hiking the Inca trail. The trekking is fairly easy and serves as good training for the next few days. Pass rambling rivers and a small village, and enjoy scenic mountain views; it’s just a taste of what’s to come.
Trek Distance: 9km
Trek Duration: 5 hours
Trek Elevation: 2700m – 2800m
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.
Day 5: Inca Trail day 2: Ascent
Location: Dead Woman's Pass
Accommodation: Llullchapampa Campsite
Accommodation Name: Llullchapampa Campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Awake at the mountain campsite and enjoy a cup of tea and a warm shower without any need to rush up the mountain. The morning mist and the joviality amongst the porters make for a homely atmosphere as you get ready for the day and prepare your things to walk.
Warm up your legs, eat a delicious and hearty breakfast and prepare for the ascent of the first portion of Dead Woman's Pass.
ACTIVITY: Trek over progressively spectacular and steeper terrain on your way up the first portion of Warmiwañusca (aka Dead Woman’s Pass). Be prepared to face strong Andean weather (blazing sun or cold winds) around the pass. Take the hike slow, and drink lots of water along the way – amazing views are waiting as a reward. Enjoy some ample time to rest and relax after reaching the camp; most campers arrive around early afternoon.
Trek Distance: 10km
Trek Duration: 6 hours
Trek Elevation: 2800m – 3800m
Day 6: Inca Trail day 3: Dead Woman's Pass
Location: Dead Woman's Pass
Accommodation: Phuyupatamarca Campsite
Accommodation Name: Phuyupatamarca Campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Open your tent to the cool air and see some warm washing water and a cup of tea waiting for you. You'll get wafts of something delicious being cooked and the increasing murmur of the cooks and porters going about their morning. Savour the moment and be present to your surroundings. Dead Woman's Pass is nothing you can't handle today.
Ascend up the first challenging pass of Warmiwañusca (aka. Dead Woman's Pass), passing by several Inca sites and another mountain pass before reaching camp for the third night on the trail.
ACTIVITY: Cross two passes and more ruins along the Inca Trail. Conquer Dead Woman's Pass, the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769ft) then traverse Runquraway at 3,950m (13,113 ft). Spot the gorgeous Cordillera Vilcabamba and the Urubamba Valley in the distance on a clear day. In the evening relax at Phuyupatamarca Camp.
Trek Distance: 14km
Trek Duration: 9 hours
Trek Elevation: 3800m – 3700m
Day 7: Inca Trail Day 4: The Sun Gate and Machu Picchu
Location: Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up next to beautiful Inca ruins known as the "town above the clouds" and take the time to enjoy them without many others in the morning hours. Pack away some of the extra layers as you prepare to descend into cloud forest and with the anticipation of finally reaching the ultimate goal, Machu Picchu.
Descend through cloud forest to the Sun Gate for the first glimpse of Machu Picchu. Walk down through the site and catch a local bus to the valley floor and the town of Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a hotel.
ACTIVITY: After a leisurely morning at Phuyupatamarca, descend through the cloud forest arriving to the Sun Gate in the afternoon and see Machu Picchu for the first time. Wander down through the ruins with a bit more space as the site is generally less busy in the afternoon. Continue down to Aguas Calientes by bus for the evening.
Trek Distance: 10km
Trek Duration: 6 hours
Trek Elevation: 2700m – 2400m
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
FREE TIME: EVENING Enjoy a free evening in Aguas Calientes before an included group dinner.
Day 8: Cusco: Discover Machu Picchu
Location: Machu Picchu, Cusco
Accommodation: Novotel Cusco Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cusco Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exploring the mountaintop Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is a magical experience, no matter how many pictures you may have seen of it. The history of the ancient Inca that you've heard in the days leading up to this moment seem to all come together as you wander the site's temples and terraces. Relive the memories and take in the views as you return by train on the way back to Cusco.
Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the ruins followed by lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. Return by train and bus to Cusco and enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening.
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: Rise and shine – the best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and 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 to and from Aguas Calientes is provided with the tour.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Day 9: Cusco: Capital of the Incas
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Novotel Cusco Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cusco Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The day is yours to explore Cusco at your own pace and style, with plenty of options in and outside of the city for discovery. Feel the energy of the city as you wander the cobblestone streets past the mix of Spanish colonial-style architecture and Inca stonework.
Spend a full free day in Cusco to partake in optional activities in the area or to continue exploring on your own before an included dinner in the evening.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY Enjoy a full free day in Cusco for optional activities in the area like the Rainbow Mountain hike or exploration on your own to the city's landmarks and museums, Opt to relax in cafes, shop, or people watch in the main square.
Day 10: Cusco: Your OMG Day
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Novotel Cusco Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cusco Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The options of what to do in Cusco are seemingly endless, and today you'll get the choice to approach the day on your terms. Take to the trails on a hike outside of the city past ancient ruins with sweeping views of the city or stay local to dig deeper into the history and the delicious local cuisine as well as learn how to prepare some dishes at a cooking class.
Choice of activity in the morning, both options including lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening to choose from one of the many great restaurants, or join the CEO at their local favourite.
ACTIVITY: Option 1: Begin the day with a hike to Templo de la Luna and Inkilltambo Ruins with a picnic lunch. The hike is around 14km (9 miles) and typically takes 3.5 hours to complete. There will be around 632m of elevation gain on this hike. This Inca site with a quechua name has tombs, irrigation channels, ceremonial places, and Andean terraces used for both ceremonies and architecture.
Option 2: Visit Koricancha in the heart of Cusco and learn about it's importance to the Inca Empire. From this landmark you will visit the San Pedro market to select ingredients for the cooking class which will take place before an included lunch of your creations.
FREE TIME: Enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Cusco. Spend time exploring before getting dinner on your own at one of the many great restaurants in the city.
Day 11: Amazon Jungle: Rainforest Wilderness
Location: Cusco, Puerto Maldonado
Accommodation: Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Accommodation Name: Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Amazon has sparked the imagination for as long as curious travellers have known about it, conjuring up images of lush green vegetation and exotic wildlife. The biodiversity of plant and animal life is staggeringly varied, and the cultural traditions of those who live here have thrived along the rivers and from living off of the land.
Fly from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado and continue by boat upriver to the jungle lodge, your base of exploration by boat and on foot for the next couple of days. 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.
TRANSPORT: MORNING Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
TRANSPORT: Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.
FREE TIME: Take advantage of free time this afternoon to relax and settle in to your lodge in the Amazon. Dinner will be served this evening in the cozy eating area.
Day 12: Amazon Jungle: In Search of Wildlife
Location: Puerto Maldonado
Accommodation: Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Accommodation Name: Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Awake to the sounds of the forest, hearing tropical birds and animals moving through the canopy above you, and maybe the eerie call of a howler monkey in the distance. You never know what you might see on any given occasion which is part of the adventure, and the anticipation adds to the excitement as new and incredible animals, birds and plants could be spotted around every corner or bend in the river.
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.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy visits to oxbow lakes to learn about the jungle and its inhabitants. Be introduced to the area’s rich flora and fauna by expert naturalist guides, who can teach extensive uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques. Be prepared to go early morning or evening to avoid the heat of midday. Enjoy a leisurely pace – the trip requires some walking, but nothing too strenuous.
ACTIVITY: Head out after dark by motorized canoe to search for caimans on the river banks. Enjoy a lesson on caimans from the expert guide. Take advantage of the keen eyes of the expert naturalist guides – they are truly spectacular at spotting these elusive smaller cousins of alligators hiding on the muddy banks.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Spend time around the lodge or go further afield. Free time can be used to explore any way you want.
Day 13: Lima: Back to the coast
Location: Puerto Maldonado, Lima
Accommodation: Innside by Melia Hotel Miraflores
Accommodation Name: Jose Antonio Deluxe Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
By now you willl have realized just how incredibly diverse Peru is, both culturally and geographically, from the mountains to the jungle and to the desert coastline. Equally as diverse and delicious is the regional food, highlighted and concentrated in Peru's capital city of Lima, which has become a hotspot on the global food map and with good reason. Celebrate the old and new over a final dinner with your travel companions next to an ancient adobe pyramid in the heart of the city.
Return to Puerto Maldonado for the flight to Lima. Stop to Visit the bohemian neighbourhood of Monumental Callao on the way to Miraflores from the airport and enjoy a farewell dinner next to the ruins of Huaca Pucllana.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a delicious Peruvian meal next to an ancient adobe pyramid in the heart of Miraflores.
TRANSPORT: Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.
TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Day 14: Lima
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today your adventure comes to an end, but the memories made during your time in Peru will live on.
Depart at any time.
ACTIVITY: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts), Comfortable Camping with cots, mattresses, blankets, portable toilets, and warm showers (3 nts), Amazon Jungle Lodge (2 nts). -
Meals
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G for Good Moments
Experience Cuyo Chico Visit & Empanada Making Demonstration, Parwa Community Restaurant, and Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products.
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Welcome Moment
Meet your CEO and group upon arrival.
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Foodie Moments
Enjoy a Traditional Pachamanca Dinner in Yanahuara and Dinner at Huaca Pucllana in Lima.
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OMG Days
Hike to Perilnilloq Waterfall or Via Ferrata in Valle Sagrado and Hike to Templo de la Luna or Historical & Culinary Tour of Cusco.
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Discover Moment
Explore Cusco with guided insights.
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Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Enjoy a complimentary transfer upon arrival.
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Guided Tours
Explore the ruins of Pisaq in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with expert local guides.
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Inca Trail Trekking
4-days trekking the Inca Trail with an expert local guide, cooks, and porters.
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Upgraded Camping Experience
Enjoy camping with included cots, air mattresses, blankets, portable toilets, and warm showers.
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Included Gear
Receive an included sleeping bag and trekking poles along the hike.
What's Not Included
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Domestic Flight Tax
All travellers are required to pay the tax on domestic flights in Peru unless exempt as a foreign traveller.
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Yellow Fever Certificate
A Yellow Fever certificate may be required upon entering the country.
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Wet Season Adjustments
During the wet season, some campsites on the Inca Trail may become unusable, leading to itinerary changes.
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Inca Trail Regulations
Familiarize yourself with the Inca Trail booking policies and guidelines.
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Machu Picchu Regulations
Different circuits must be followed within Machu Picchu to relieve crowding.
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Inca Trail Maintenance
Portions of the Inca Trail may be closed for maintenance or due to inclement weather.
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Porter Weight Limit
Porters are allowed to carry no more than 6kg of personal belongings per hiker.
Accommodation
Enjoy a mix of accommodations including hotels for 8 nights, comfortable camping with cots, mattresses, blankets, portable toilets, and warm showers for 3 nights, and a stay at an Amazon Jungle Lodge for 2 nights.
Transport
Motorized Canoe, Plane, Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Train, Hiking.
Meals Included
13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price. ...more ...less
Meals
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. This will typically include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.
Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
On truck trips in Africa, aboard the expedition ship Explorer or our Galapagos yachts, while trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
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Mode of Transport
Travel through Peru using a variety of transport modes including motorized canoes, planes, private vehicles, public buses, trains, and hiking to explore the diverse landscapes and cultural sites.
Important Notes
1. TRAVELLERS
Please Note: that there are no minimums on this tour. The nature of this tour is such that it is possible for certain components to have low numbers of passengers (for example, in the jungle). You will be accompanied by Local Guides at all times.
2. 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.
3. All travellers are required to pay the tax on domestic flights in Peru. Foreign travellers are exempt form this, and proving you are indeed a foreign traveller can be done by providing us with your international ticket number (ITN). Travellers who do not submit international ticket numbers at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of their tour will be required to pay the domestic tax on all included flights.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 .
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Wifi
Please note that there will be no wifi and limited cellular service available for much of the trek.
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Group Leader
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds. ...more ...less
About Accommodation
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.
What to Take
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night.
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.
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Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip. ...more ...less
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the Inca Trail hike?
During the Inca Trail hike, you will experience comfortable camping with cots, air mattresses, blankets, portable toilets, and warm showers. The camping experience is upgraded to ensure a more comfortable stay.
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Are there any special activities included in the Sacred Valley?
Yes, in the Sacred Valley, you will visit the Cuyo Chico community to learn about traditional ceramics and participate in an empanada-making demonstration. You will also have lunch at the Parwa Community Restaurant, which supports sustainable tourism.
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What wildlife experiences are included in the Amazon Jungle portion of the tour?
In the Amazon Jungle, you will have the opportunity to explore the area with a naturalist guide, searching for wildlife such as anacondas, giant river otters, and black caimans. You will also visit oxbow lakes and take a night excursion to spot caimans.
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What is the significance of the Pachamanca dinner in the Sacred Valley?
The Pachamanca dinner is a traditional meal in the Sacred Valley, where various types of meat, potatoes, and vegetables are cooked underground with hot stones. This method has been used for over a thousand years and offers a unique culinary experience.
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What is the transportation like during the tour?
The tour includes a variety of transportation modes such as motorized canoes, planes, private vehicles, public buses, trains, and hiking. This ensures a comprehensive and diverse travel experience throughout the tour.
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What is the group size for this tour?
The tour has a maximum group size of 16 people, with an average of 12 participants, allowing for a more intimate and personalized experience.
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Is there a welcome meeting at the start of the tour?
Yes, there is a welcome meeting on the first day in Cusco where you will meet your CEO and fellow travelers, and receive important information about the adventure ahead.
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What is the policy on tipping during the tour?
All tips for activities and meals are included, except for the CEO and porterage. Tipping for the trekking guide and support team is appreciated if you feel they did an outstanding job.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
G Adventures was established in 1990
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Most of our trips do not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another G Adventures traveller of the same sex. Some tours have an optional single supplement. An optional service that may be available is called "My Own Room". This service allows solo travellers to request their own room.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It's extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary, please consult us before you book.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
https://www.gadventures.com/about-us/core-values/
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Free Date Changes
G Adventures allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
G Adventures requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of g adventures charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Peru: Inca Trail & the Amazon
14 Days Starting in Cusco, Peru and ending in Lima, Peru
Visiting: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Pisac, Inca Trail, Dead Woman's Pass, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Puerto Maldonado, Lima ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
25969
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
