From CAD 1,099
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
If you’re eager to check Machu Picchu off your bucket list but not quite up for a trek, this four-day itinerary lets you spend more time discovering the fascinating city of Cusco and the regions surrounding it. Explore the Sacred Valley and visit the G Adventures-supported Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op to learn more about traditional textiles and pottery. Tour the unique Inca sites of the Moray archaeological site and the ancient Maras Salt Mines. And, of course, you’ll get to see the Lost City of the Incas in the early morning light, following a local guide to learn about Machu Picchu’s history.
Highlights
- Take in scenic mountain views from the train along the Urubamba River
- Visit Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
Trip Details
Product Code: 2934
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, private van.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SPTO.C
Starts: Cusco, Peru
Finishes: Cusco, Peru
Duration: 4 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 (3 nts).
- 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
- Train, private van.
Group Leader
- G Adventures Representative in Cusco, specialist CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for tour of Machu Picchu.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1099 (CAD 275 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco
Arrive early and transfer to the Ollantaytambo Hotel where you will enjoy breakfast in the morning. From there, the group will 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 2: Cusco
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Cusco before walking to the Cusco Cathedral to meet your guide for the walking tour. Visit the Colonial side of the city and see the Sapantiana Waterfall before ending the tour with lunch at Nuna Raymi. Spend the rest of the day on your own exploring the city.
Day 3: 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 4: Machu Picchu/Cusco
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, where the tour ends on arrival.
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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
Nina R. - Traveled, July 2024
This was the best travel experience I have ever had and even though I was getting completely out of my comfort zone, I felt very safe and well taken care of by the G Adventures staff. Our group meshed immediately and shared a high energy throughout our w...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Raphael L. - Traveled, July 2024
Its a hard piece of work to go the Inka Trail, but it is sooo worth it!! Not only the stunning Machu Picchu, therefore all day the views, the path, de surroundigs all of it is just a 10 out of 10!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
Rourke T. - Traveled, July 2024
I was really impressed from start to finish with the trip. Our porters & chefs (team 5) were incredible, and I can’t thank them enough for all their hard work. Our guides were excellent, and the experience itself surpassed all expectations & I loved ever...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
Michael M. - Traveled, July 2024
Unbelievable trip. Really made possible by the crew who honestly felt like they were part of our group rather than our guides. Uriel, Melky and their team deserve more credit than I could possibly give them.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Patricia O. - Traveled, July 2024
Uriel and assistant guide Melky gave us a phenomenal experience and by the end our group truly felt like a family. Melky was friendly, communicative, and I really felt like I could trust him. Porter team 5 was amazing. The food was generous and delicious...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Hicham S. - Traveled, July 2024
Excellent
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/11/2024
Michelle H. - Traveled, July 2024
I'm so glad I choose G adventures for my once in a life time trip to walk the Inca trail.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Hannah K. - Traveled, June 2024
Fantastic! We had amazing time and Joseph and the porters and chefs in team 7 absolutely made it for us! I will definitely be booking more tours with G adventures and want to thank the team again for making the Inca trail so special
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Joseph A. - Traveled, June 2024
We did a tour day hike of the Inca trail finishing at Machu Pichu. It was an amazing experience and one I highly recommend for anyone wanting to visit Peru our porters (team 7) chef (Porferio) and guide (Joseph) where all friendly kind and helpful and r...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Grace H. - Traveled, June 2024
This trip felt like having a personal chef, personal assistant, and butler while on the coolest hike of your life. Definitely a super hard trek, but they make sure that all you have to worry about is putting one foot in front of the other.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Michelle G. - Traveled, June 2024
Paulo exceeded expectations!! Liz grew a lot during the hike and I believe she’ll make a great lead guide very soon. Our porters - Group 8 - had amazing attention to detail and worked hard to give us all the best experience possible. Loved the meals and ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/03/2024
Jamie W. - Traveled, June 2024
Experiencing Machu Picchu after a four day journey, with a new group of friends, is the only way to do it. Being cared for by the amazing porters, chef, and guide allowed for me to experience Peru as it should be experienced, alongside locals who love an...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Nicolette L. - Traveled, June 2024
Once. In. A. Lifetime. However, it would not have been so without the people and crew with us. What a perfect group of people to make the experience perfect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Joshua B. - Traveled, June 2024
The Inka Trail had been on my bucket list for a long time and I knew it was going to be amazing. What I didn’t expect was how much the experience could be enhanced by the guides and supporting crew involved. Everything from the food, tents, local knowled...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Stuart P. - Traveled, June 2024
This was the opportunity of a lifetime for me to undertake a challenging trek with my son. As the “senior” of the group (30 years older than the average ), I was treated with respect by the team. A particular thanks to Miguel, assistant guide, who took p...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Lloyd P. - Traveled, June 2024
Superb
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Katelyn M. - Traveled, June 2024
I had a great experience on the tour. The cooks, porters and guides were all amazing and thoughtful. I would recommend it to anyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Heather B. - Traveled, June 2024
Unforgettable experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/28/2024
Caroline K. - Traveled, June 2024
Really had the best time thanks to Javier, Angel, Time and co. Plus a great guided tour of Machu Picchu by Eddison.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
Jenny P. - Traveled, June 2024
I think it was a great tour and lived up to my expectations. Only thing I would suggest is an 18-something Inca trail tour as I think we would have preferred that age bracket. My friend and I were planning to do a full Gadvanture tour of Peru but unfortu...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
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