Guide

G Adventures Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, expert jungle guide in the Amazon.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

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Flights

Internal flights included. *** All other flights are not included.

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts), G Lodge Amazon (2 nts).

Transport

Plane, private van, train, walking, boat, canoe.

Others

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. 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.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

1. MACHU PICCHU REGULATIONS Current and correct passport details are required at time of confirmation. For more details please see the following page . Please also 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. 2. 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. 3. COMBO TRIP Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments. 4. LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS Last minute bookings of this trip when choosing the 1-day Inca Trail option will be on an "on request" basis only. To make a booking request of a tour which includes the Inca Trail G Adventures requires your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number. 5. EXTRAS Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Extras! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, Extras are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask your sales GCO or travel agent about booking. 6. 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. 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.Lima - Full Day Lima Experience (150USD per person) - Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) - Huacas and Larco Museum by Night (90USD per person) - Lima City Tour (40USD per person) Cusco - Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person) - Inka Museum (10PEN per person) - Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN per person) - Cusco Cooking Class - Mountain Biking - Horseback Riding (150PEN per person) - Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and Hike - Ollantaytambo Ruins Visit Aguas Calientes - Hot Springs Visit (6USD per person) Inca Trail - 1-Day Inca Trail Hike

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Day 1 Day 1: Lima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Lima

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)

Additional Notes: 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.
Day 2 Day 2: Lima/Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Lima/Cusco (1B)

Fly to Cusco. Free time to shop and explore. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour, visit museums or 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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane: Lima to Cusco 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.
Day 3 Day 3: Cusco/Sacred Valley (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cusco/Sacred Valley (1B, 1L)

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. Opt 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.

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
Day 4 Day 4: Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes (1B)

Journey to Aguas Calientes and opt to visit the local hot springs and hit 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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Train 01:30 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- 1-Day Inca Trail Hike
Day 5 Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local bus: Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes 00:15 Hr(s)
- Train 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Day 6 Day 6: Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cusco (1B)

Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Opt to visit the local market, a nearby archaeological site, or get a massage.
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
Day 7 Day 7: Cusco/Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Cusco/Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized boat to our comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.
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.
Day 8 Day 8: Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)

Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and clay licks. Spend some time relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole or visiting a nearby plantation. Go for a caiman-spotting cruise after dinner.
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’s plenty of other birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Jungle Excursions
- Caiman-Spotting Cruise
Day 9 Day 9: Tambopata/Lima (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Tambopata/Lima (1B)

Fly back to Lima for an optional final dinner and night out.
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: Tambopata to Puerto Maldonado 03:00 Hr(s)
- Plane: Puerto Maldonado to Lima 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)
Day 10 Day 10: Lima (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Lima (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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The Inca Journey

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Itinerary of your trip The Inca Journey

Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima/Cusco (1B)

Day 3: Cusco/Sacred Valley (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes (1B)

Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)

Day 6: Cusco (1B)

Day 7: Cusco/Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8: Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9: Tambopata/Lima (1B)

Day 10: Lima (1B)

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