From CAD 2,736 Was CAD 3,649
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
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 hiking the Lares Trek en route 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.
Highlights
- Explore ruins and bargain at Sacred Valley markets
- Devour seafood in Lima
- Hike the Lares Trek en route to Machu Picchu
- Spot wildlife at our exclusive G Lodge Amazon
Trip Details
Product Code: 2679
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Public bus, plane, train, boat, canoe, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Supplier Code: PAA.B
Starts: Lima, Peru
Finishes: Lima, Peru
Duration: 12 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Demanding
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 G for Good Moment: Cuncani Community Campsite, Cuncani Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Lares Trek guided hike with cooks and porters (3 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
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (7 nts), camping (2 nts), G Lodge Amazon (2 nts).
- 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Public bus, plane, train, boat, canoe, hiking.
Group Leader
- G Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Lares Trek CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike, expert jungle guide in Amazon.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2736 (CAD 228 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time.
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.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will review the details of your tour.Accommodation - Ibis Budget Miraflores
Day 2: Lima/Cusco
Hop on a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day of shopping and exploring the city. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour.
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
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Spend the day exploring.Accommodation - Hotel Prisma
Day 3: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
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).
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Make stops along the way as you pass through this gorgeous valley – the elevation descends the whole way.Activity - Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers' donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.
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. Using clay from their surroundings, they mold bowls, plates, and all manner of decorations. Learn about the ceramics process as well as the traditional adobe brick-making that forms the basis of houses throughout the valley, all while taking in a spectacular view of the Pisac Ruins. After the demonstration, peruse the items for sale directly from the artisans in their shop.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.Accommodation - Lilium Valle Hotel
Day 4: Lares Trek
Depart Ollantaytambo by van to Lares town where the hike begins. Spend the first night at a G Adventures-supported campsite in Cuncani.
The Lares Trek is a scenic, less touristic route to hike through the Andes. It is one day shorter than the Inca Trail but higher in elevation. Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products for use on the Lares Trek.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Start early and drive (3 hrs) to Lares town where the hike will start with a leisurely pace through the valley of Cuncani. Hike 4km (2.5 mi) to Chancachaca then stop for lunch. Be sure to rest and rehydrate because the altitude here is around 3480m (11,417 ft).
Continue trekking along rocky mountain paths 4.7km (3 mi) to the isolated village of Cuncani. Camp here for the night at 3872m (12,703 ft) at the G Adventures-supported community run campsite. Activity - Spend the night at the Lares Community campsite, owned and managed by the 71 families that belong to the Cuncani community. The earnings from the campsite are allocated for investment in social projects such as health, education, nutrition, and infrastructure improvements to water and electricity.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.Accommodation - Cuncani Camp Site
Day 5: Lares Trek
Start early to hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain to its high pass (4,800m/15,748 ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods. After the morning hike, stop to rest and take in the amazing view. Continue hiking downhill to our second campsite near the stream for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain 12.2km (7.6 mi) to its high pass at 4,800m (15,748ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods.
Hike downhill another 2.2km (1.3 mi) to QuencaPata, for lunch and to take in the amazing view.
Continue hiking downhill another 2.6km (1.6 mi) to our second campsite near a stream. Sleep tonight at about 4,114m (13,497 ft) elevation.Accommodation - Suttoq Pacchaq Camp Site
Day 6: Lares Trek/Aguas Calientes
Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a good night's rest at your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Follow the trail to see typical Andean flora and fauna, llamas and alpacas. Descend through the valley of Pumahuanca and meet friendly local Quechua people and explore some Inca storehouses along the way. Trek 3-4 hrs to reach the town of Pumahuanca. Enjoy lunch then hop a van to Ollantaytambo. Continue by train to Aguas Calientes.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Wiracocha Inn
Day 7: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early and enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Later, travel back towards Cusco by train.
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit to the ruins, then head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group. Take the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo to meet the van for the ride back to Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Set off with the local guide to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel while wandering through ancient dwellings, stone temples and along sculpted terraces. 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 - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Prisma
Day 8: Cusco
Continue to explore Cusco on a free day in the city.
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
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of this colonial city. Free time is yours to spend any way you want.Accommodation - Hotel Prisma
Day 9: Cusco/Amazon Jungle
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized boat to the 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
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - On arrival, head by private vehicle to the lodge's office in Puerto Maldonado to store large luggage. Use one of the provided duffels to bring just what you need into the jungle. From there, travel about 1 hr to reach the boat landing.Transport - Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.Activity - Get the lowdown on local flora and fauna, and grab a flashlight to discover what’s living around lodge grounds. Receive help from the talented, expert naturalist guide to locate heaps of hidden creatures! Keep an eye out for snakes, tarantulas, owls, and poison dart frogs, just to name a few.Accommodation - Tambopata Lodge
Day 10: Amazon Jungle
Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and along jungle trails. Spend some time relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole, or visiting a nearby plantation. Go on 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 are plenty of other birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: 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.
Free_time - Spend time around the lodge or go further afield. Free time can be used to explore any way you want.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.Accommodation - Tambopata Lodge
Day 11: Amazon Jungle/Lima
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
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.Transport - Take a van from the pier to pick up stored luggage before heading to the Puerto Maldonado airport for the flight back to Lima. A private vehicle will be waiting to take the group to the Lima hotel.Accommodation - Ibis Budget Miraflores
Day 12: Lima
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Diane L. - Traveled, October 2023
I love the small group experience- I always feel like we become a family. I love the active trekking style trips that are offered. I love that the groups are usually comprised of people from many different countries. And I love the local guides
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/04/2023
Sephora H. - Traveled, August 2024
The guides were all total superstars: Raoul, Nestor, and Raphael. All were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and a joy to have available on the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Lina Almind K. - Traveled, August 2023
Great itinerary, great local guides, felt well taken care of throughout my trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Jana B. - Traveled, July 2023
Everything went smoothly, I loved the bespoke options available and I was able to make the trip feel like something I would have planned for myself, but without the stress of coordinating and monitoring the status of transportation/transfers/accommodations for every leg of the adventure. I felt confident in my guides',s abilities to handle unpredictable circumstances very professionally, and really enjoyed each of the guides', company and expertise about the environment and cultures we were exploring and engaging with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/02/2023
Jocelyn G. - Traveled, July 2023
Cost
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2023
Joanna C. - Traveled, July 2023
The knowledge, experience and support of the guide, Leo, meant I felt safe, secure and motivated to complete a real challenge in my life.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2023
Susan G. - Traveled, July 2023
Good, experience, great guide, fun group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2023
Sarah B. - Traveled, June 2023
The tour was excellent, all the staff and CEOs we met along the way were very knowledgeable and super helpful and made the experience so enjoyable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2023
Patrick R. - Traveled, July 2023
We had an outstanding experience with the tour guides and crew members during our trip. Sergio Valdivin Jordan, our main tour guide for the Lares Trek and Machu Picchu, was truly exceptional. He was not only incredibly friendly and knowledgeable but also shared numerous experiences, making our journey unforgettable. Washi Mejia, our tour guide for the initial two days of the adventure, was also remarkable, displaying extensive knowledge and a friendly demeanor. The staff from G Adventures in Peru, along with the amazing friends we made during the two-week hike, contributed significantly to this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The food prepared by Chef Angel and served by waiter Timoteo during the Lares Trek was superb. Eustaquio, the mule handler, also did an outstanding job. G Adventures should take immense pride in the staff we encountered throughout the two weeks. A company',s greatness is truly determined by the quality of their staff and their interactions with customers. Our overall experience was absolutely brilliant.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2023
Pierre V. - Traveled, April 2023
It was all planned and organized perfectly
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/03/2023
James C. - Traveled, April 2023
Henry. Henry was a great CEO and his passion for his culture and history really showed
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2023
Thomas A. - Traveled, March 2023
The tour was extremely good fun however the communication between different G Adventures representatives was poor
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2023
Freya M. - Traveled, March 2023
there wasn't a lot of down time to relax so if they wanted that kind of holiday i wouldn't recommend but other then that i would 100% recommend!! nothing against the trip at all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2023
Seeta P. - Traveled, March 2023
Everything was made extremely easy, if anyone wants a holiday all sorted for them this is it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2023
Victoria T. - Traveled, March 2023
The overall experience was good, but this trip was very ',bitty', and we didn't have a CEO with us on the trip for each part
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/05/2023
Michelle P. - Traveled, March 2023
Enjoyed the whole experience. Everything was very easy
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/01/2023
Kyle O. - Traveled, March 2023
All the guides that were encountered on the tour make up why the whole tour experience was unreal
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/01/2023
Charles B. - Traveled, March 2023
I think G Adventures are one of the best at these more adventurous style holidays. Sensibly priced, very professional.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2023
William W. - Traveled, March 2023
., March 24 Everything went well on the trip! It was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2023
Debra P. - Traveled, March 2023
Great staff on the ground- guides, porters etc but poor communication at an administration level
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2023
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