Machu Picchu Adventure
Experience Overview
Get acquainted with the wonders of the Incas in this exhilarating introduction to Peru. Embrace cultures past and present in the hills surrounding Cusco and delight in the amazing views of the Sacred Valley as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. Taking the train will allow you lots of time to explore ruins, museums, and markets. With years of experience, we employ the best local guides so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.
Highlights
- Soak in the views and culture of the Sacred Valley
- Travel through the mountains by train to Machu Picchu
- Learn about the history of the Incas
Trip Details
Product Code: 2904
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Public bus, train, private van, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SPMP
Starts: Lima, Peru
Finishes: Lima, Peru
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
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 Discover Moment: Cusco
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Train to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Public bus, train, private van, plane.
Group Leader
- G Adventures Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,611 ($201 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Lima/Cusco
Fly to Cusco. Free time to shop and explore. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class, or try out a city tour, and visit museums and archaeological sites.
Travel to the airport for the early morning flight to Cusco. Spend the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city.
Our best advice for exploring Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, arm yourself with a city map, and set out to explore.
Day 3: Cusco/Sacred Valley
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).
Travel through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op. Meet the women and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing. Perhaps choose to pick up some handmade souvenirs and textiles directly from the women who made them.
Have lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn about the G Adventures for Good project and eat a delicious buffet-style lunch. Proceeds of this meal go directly back to the remote community.
Day 4: Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes
Journey to the beautiful town of Aguas Calientes and perhaps enjoy a visit to the local hot springs or explore the market.
Board a morning train that winds through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to the end of the line: the village of Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu. Enjoy the rest of the day taking advantage of the hikes and hot springs in the area.
Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Start early to visit the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide before returning back to Cusco.
Start early to catch the sunrise at the top. Take the bus up to the historic spiritual centre of the Incas, the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide then explore on your own.
Later, return by train to Ollantaytambo and meet a private vehicle to head back to Cusco.
Day 6: Cusco
Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Opt to visit the local market, a nearby archaeological site, or get a massage.
With plenty of free time you can choose 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.
Day 7: Cusco/Lima
Head to the airport and fly back to Lima where you will enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure.
Day 8: Lima
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
Carolyn K. - Traveled, May 2024
I thought elias was an exceptional guide. Particularly when there was an elderly woman who was very capable of doing the trip, I would fire Monica.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Krista G. - Traveled, May 2024
Wish guides were more attentive to the group. On rainbow mountain hike another traveler from our group couldn't complete it due to altitude sickness. She had chest pain, couldn't breathe, nausea and headache and Brandon simply sent her on the hou...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Julia B. - Traveled, May 2024
A beautiful place with professional guides. An excellent trip. Probably once in a lifetime. I have learned so much about the local culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Karen G. - Traveled, May 2024
A very well organised trip to a fascinating corner of Peru. The guides could not have been more pleasant, reliable, helpful and knowledgeable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Robin K., - Traveled, May 2024
I had a great experience in Peru with G Adventures. Great itinerary, accommodations taken care of, and our tour guide Eddy was awesome. Our tour group was great and I’ve kept in contact with fellow travelers since the tour ended. Would recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Tuba B. - Traveled, May 2024
All itinerary and guides were amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Stephanie D. - Traveled, May 2024
Great tour, amazing CEO and group! It is definitely one that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2024
Kristen S. - Traveled, May 2024
Well-organized and paced trip to see the highlights of Peru in a week. Knowledgeable guide and friendly people to make the trip memorable. Hotels were enough as we did not spend much time in each.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Martin H. - Traveled, May 2024
A great experience, would recommend it to like minded but younger and fitter people than myself
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Michelle V. - Traveled, May 2024
Great experience—pack plenty of flexibility—then your money and other items. You will get lots out of this trip, more than you thought! Note it is safe, clean, yet budget accommodations, however. You will gain new friends, experience lots of understanding.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
John T. - Traveled, April 2024
We had a great time exploring the country with a fun group and a very friendly and helpful host.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/03/2024
Felicity G. - Traveled, May 2024
We had a great trip to Peru with G Adventures - It was our first time on an organised tour and we were unsure of how we would enjoy it but it was fantastic - When we met the group the first night in the hotel we were still unsure whether there would be m...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/03/2024
Christina D. - Traveled, May 2024
Wenny made this trip FANTASTIC! Without her, I am not sure I would have had the same experience. In addition, our group was fun and we really got along great. I would strongly encourage G Adventures to find different accommodations for Cusco and MP To...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Melissa L. - Traveled, April 2024
Fantastic, G Adventures never disappoints!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
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