Peru: Lima, the Sacred Valley & the Inca Trail - 11 Days
Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female50%
- Male50%
Average age
Start / End
- Lima
- Cusco
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 16Meals included
28Highlights
- Soak in the coastal views while exploring Lima's trendy neighbourhoods by bike
- Explore the imposing Inca ruins of Pisaq
- Interact with the locals in the Sacred Valley
- Hike the Inca Trail with comfortable camping
- Sleep in less-frequented campsites along the Inca Trail
- Wander the temples and terraces of Machu Picchu with an expert guide.
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Summary
Travel from Lima to Cusco and hike the Inca Trail in style on this active discovery of Peru. Explore the neighbourhoods of Miraflores and Barranco by bike in Lima and get your first taste of the delicious local cuisine. See ancient ruins and experience traditional cultures in the Sacred Valley before setting off on the four-day trek, with extra comforts like cots, mattresses and blankets for a better rest. Stay in less crowded campsites with portable toilets and a shower, giving you that extra pep in your step for when you finally walk through the Sun Gate to glimpse Machu Picchu for the very first time.
Itinerary
Day 1
Lima: Appetite for Adventure
Arrive to Lima at any time and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.
Day 2
Lima: Cycle Miraflores and Barranco
Set off to explore Miraflores and Barranco by bike and on foot before stopping for a typical lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a free afternoon before meeting the group for a sunset drink on the rooftop terrace of the hotel.
Day 3
Cusco: The Land of the Incas
Fly to Cusco and then take a CEO-led orientation walk of the historical centre with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy dinner out in the city with new group members joining the next portion of the tour.
Day 4
The Sacred Valley: Pisaq Ruins and Cultural Traditions
Travel from Cusco into the Sacred Valley. Visit the Cuyo Chico community for a snack and to learn about their traditional ceramics and adobe before taking a guided tour of Pisaq archaeological site. Continue to the hotel after lunch. In the evening enjoy a pachamanca dinner.
Day 5
The Sacred Valley: Your OMG Day
Choice of activity in the morning, both options including lunch.
Day 6
Inca Trail day 1: Setting Off
Depart for the km. 82 marker to set off on the Inca Trail. Porters will carry the majority of your gear and you'll be able to focus more squarely on the task at hand with included trekking poles and a more comfortable camping experience at night, sleeping on cots with air mattresses and blankets.
Day 7
Inca Trail day 2: Ascent
Warm up your legs, eat a delicious and hearty breakfast and prepare for the ascent of the first portion of Dead Woman's Pass.
Day 8
Inca Trail day 3: Dead Woman's Pass
Ascend up the first challenging pass of Warmiwañusca (aka. Dead Woman's Pass), passing by several Inca sites and another mountain pass before reaching camp for the third night on the trail.
Day 9
Inca Trail Day 4: The Sun Gate and Machu Picchu
Descend through cloud forest to the Sun Gate for the first glimpse of Machu Picchu. Walk down through the site and catch a local bus to the valley floor and the town of Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a hotel.
Day 10
Cusco: Discover Machu Picchu
Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the ruins followed by lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. Return by train and bus to Cusco and enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 11
Cusco
Depart at any time.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts), Comfortable Camping with cots, mattresses, blankets, portable toilets, and warm showers (3 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 10, Lunches: 9, Dinners: 9
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Airport Transfers
Arrival OnlyAn airport transfer to the start of the tour is included. Please contact our team if you require a quote for a return transfer.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
See previous response! In my last response, I forgot to include Emerson - our chef on the Inca Trail - and Ernesto - our waiter on the Inca Trail. Emerson prepared exquisite fine dining on the Inca Trail. The presentation, and the food itself, was amazing. Ernesto was professional, respectful, and kept his waiter?s shirt sparkling white throughout the duration of our hike. A huge thank you to both of them for making the Inca Trail a fine dining experience! Also, both restaurants that we visited in Cusco were especially delicious - I would highly recommend them to everyone!
Sarah Sep, 2024 VerifiedYour new GLux package was excellent and I would be very happy to join you again for a similar experience in a different location. We loved Peru, and you curated a very enjoyable experience for us, from food (which we loved) to accomodation, to our guide and chef and waiter and porters on the Inca Trail. Emerson, our chef on the Inca Trail, Ernesto, our waiter (and Porter), deserve a special mention, as does our guide, Washington, and , of course, our CEO, Romel). Well done, GAdventures Your new GLuc tour style was perfect for us!
Doris Sep, 2024 Verified
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