The Inca Journey

10 Days | Peru To Peru | From: CAD 3579.00

Soak in the culture of the Sacred Valley, enjoy the view from the train on the way to Machu Picchu, track wildlife from the intimate G Lodge Amazon, learn traditional weaving at the G Adventures-supported Ccaccacollo Women's Weaving Co-op

This tour will introduce you to the best of Peru, from ruins high in the Andes to wildlife deep in the Amazon. Embrace cultures past and present in Cusco before travelling by rail to Machu Picchu. With years of experience, we directly employ the finest guides so that you'll see the best of the region. And, with no hiking, you’ll have lots of time to explore ruins, museums, and markets. Following your visit to the Andes, travel deep into the Amazon to explore the jungle.

What's Included

• 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

Meals
9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

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

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

Staff & experts
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.

Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Places Visited Peru, Itinerary
Day 1: Lima

Arrive at any time.

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.

Day 3: Cusco/Sacred Valley

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).

Day 4: Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes

Journey to the beautiful town of Aguas Calientes and perhaps enjoy a visit to the local hot springs or explore the market.

Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco

Start early to visit the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide before returning back to Cusco.

Day 6: Cusco

Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Opt to visit the local market or a nearby archaeological site. The city is perfect for exploring on your own.

Day 7: Cusco/Tambopata

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized boat to our comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.

Day 8: Tambopata

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.

Day 9: Tambopata/Lima

Fly back to Lima for an optional final dinner and night out.

Day 10: Lima

Depart at any time.