Trekking the Inca Trail: 5D/4N
Experience Overview
Prefer not to hike? No problem, we've got you covered. Head into the Sacred Valley with a local guide to visit the salt pans of Maras and the stunning circular site of Moray, thought to have been an agricultural laboratory of the ancient Inca. Spend a free day exploring Cusco or choosing from some of the many optional activities available before taking a train along the Urubamba River for a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Highlights
- Visit the salt pans of Maras and the ruins of Moray
- Have lunch at Nuna Raymi
- Enjoy free time in Cusco for exploring
- Take a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2852
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, private van, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SP5T.C
Starts: Cusco, Peru
Finishes: Cusco, Peru
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Visit the Maras salt pans and ruins of Moray
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (4 nts)
- 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
- Train, private van, hiking.
Group Leader
- G Adventures Representative in Cusco
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,149 ($230 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: 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 3: 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. The group will see the colonial architecture and influence visible in Cusco and visit the beautiful Sapantiana waterfalls before having lunch at Nuna Raymi in the city. Afterwards, the group will walk back to the hotel and can enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.
Day 4: 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 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco where the tour ends on arrival.
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with the guide. Enjoy a guided visit of the ruins. When ready, head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group and take a train back to Cusco.
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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
Tracey C. - Traveled, June 2024
This experience was life changing. My brother and I came away with an excellent taste of Peruvian culture and history. We ate like kings and were encouraged by our guides and crew along the way. Our safety and preparation was important; we were given ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Kobie B. - Traveled, June 2024
Please check my TikTok (@kobynoel) for glowing reviews and positive feedback. We would be honored to take another G Adventures tour in the near future. We were so happy with the Inca Trail Trek.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
Matthew H. - Traveled, June 2024
We couldn't have had a better time on our trek! Our guides, Ever and Afraim, were exceptionally kind, helpful, and encouraging. The porters were amazing too, carrying all of our belongings/tents/food and then clapping for us when we reached the camps...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2024
Alexander M. - Traveled, June 2024
Trip of a lifetime for most and perfectly curated to ensure we had the best possible experience. Balanced between giving an authentic experience, but still giving us the comforts of a good meal and safe accommodation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Stephen T. - Traveled, June 2024
The whole experience was great. The whole team of guides, chefs and porters were engaging and funny. The porters worked unbelievable hard and i cannot say enough about the chefs, wow. Unbelievable. Also Ceasar was a great guide and i hope he goes on to g...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2024
Michael M. - Traveled, June 2024
The Inca Trail was truly a once in a lifetime experience and G Adventures excellent organization / logistics skills, along with their incredible tour guides and porters, made the experience that much more unforgettable. I would highly recommend this exp...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2024
Jaqueline S. - Traveled, May 2024
Nestor as Guide and Edilberto as Chef with the support of Timo made it an exeptional experience for us. - Furthermore we loved the vibe of the whole team (incl. porters - sorry forgott theire names), wich was friendly respectful and with no lack of fun. ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Diane G. - Traveled, May 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the Inca Trail. The whole trip was so well organised and food was amazing. It exceeded my expectations. Raul and Mahu were great guides and definitely added to my enjoyment of the trek
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2024
Steven G. - Traveled, May 2024
G Adventures and especially Raul and his assistant Mahoo were excellent throughout. The organisation of the trip went without a hitch and the trip itself was well run and organised. The food was great and the porters do an absolutely incredible job.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2024
Benjamin G. - Traveled, May 2024
The experience of a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2024
Alexis P. - Traveled, May 2024
Fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/08/2024
Jenna S. - Traveled, April 2024
I very much enjoyed this trip. The cooks, porters, and guides were amazing and I hope G adventures knows how lucky they are to have this team on board!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2024
Robin T. - Traveled, April 2024
Everything was perfect, even Milky was a very good
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/01/2024
Catherine J. - Traveled, April 2024
It was incredible! I highly recommend and commend Jose, Liz, Walter, Jesus, and the porters.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2024
Vonnie E. - Traveled, April 2024
This is my second trip with G Adventures. My other trip was to Patagonia. The customer service leading up to the trip was amazing. No problem left unanswered. The CEOs are so knowledgable and passionate. I really appreciated their deep knowledge and ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2024
Enrico B. - Traveled, April 2024
Unforgettable for a lifetime!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/27/2024
Michelle B. - Traveled, April 2024
I had an epic journey to Peru and Machu Picchu that I would never have been able to undertake without G adventures. My guides, Cesar and Yu-ben were SO awesome. I felt like they shared their home with me and I had an authentic glimpse into Peru and the ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/26/2024
Sebastian Z. - Traveled, April 2024
Lovely experience - loved our porters (porter team 9)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2024
Sophie-Amalie M. - Traveled, April 2024
Outstanding and amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2024
Michael C. - Traveled, April 2024
One of the most memorable and impactful trips I've taken in my life and would recommend to anyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/09/2024
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