Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, expert jungle guide in Amazon.

Accommodation

Hotels/guesthouses (8 nts), camping (3 nts), G Lodge Amazon (2 nts), homestay (1 nt).

Meals

14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

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Transport

Public bus, private van, plane, train, boat, canoe, hiking.

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 G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca Your Discover Moment: Cusco. Floating islands of Uros visit. Lake Titicaca guided tour. Sacred Valley guided tour. Pottery making demonstration. Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters (4 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.

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 ).

Flights

International flights not included.

Others

1. INCA TRAIL REGULATIONS The rules and regulations controlling the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are continually changing. Before embarking on your adventure to Peru it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the Inca Trail booking policies and guidelines as described in a document available on our website, at the following URL address . 2. MACHU PICCHU REGULATIONS Current and correct passport details are required at time of confirmation. For more details please see the following page . Please 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. Travellers completing the 4 day, 3 night Inca Trail will be on Circuit 5 upon reaching the site of Machu Picchu. 3. MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN - OPTIONAL Please advise at time of booking if you do not wish to hike the Inca Trail. Instead, you will have 2 nights in Cusco, travel by train for a night in Aguas Calientes, and join the hikers for the tour of Machu Picchu. 4. INCA TRAIL MAINTENANCE Portions of the Inca Trail will be closed for general maintenance during the month of February each year. Also, closures may occur at various times throughout the year due to inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control. During these periods, any tour affected will hike the Lares Trek. 5. Combo Trip Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 6. PORTERS In our continued effort to support the rights of the porters on the Inca Trail, we would like ensure that they never exceed the weight limit for their packs as set out by the Peruvian authorities. Porters are allowed to carry no more than 6kg of personal belongings per hiker (for all other Peru treks the limit is 7kg). That means that including your sleeping bag, toiletries, clothing, etc, you are allowed a total weight of 6kg for the hike which will be carried in a duffle bag provided by our local office. Any additional weight must then be carried by you in your day pack. To help achieve this goal we recommend that you carry travel sized toiletries, that you bring sport sandals that can be worn with socks (which are lighter than running/walking shoes) and that you limit electronics to those that you are willing to carry. Any additional baggage can be left in Cusco, but is advised that you bring anything of value (eg. money, passport, credit cards, camera, etc) with you on the trek. If at the end of your trek you felt your trekking guide and support team did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, please see the Tipping section for guidelines. 7. 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. 8. YELLOW FEVER It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. 9. WET SEASON Please be advised during the wet season (Jan - April) if there are periods of severe rain some of the campsites on the Inca Trail may become unusable. In the interest of your safety, there may be changes made locally to the trekking itinerary if the conditions of the campsites are assessed to be unsafe. 10. GROUP DYNAMICS Please note, in most cases, the entire group will not be hiking the Inca Trail together. Members of the group may choose to hike the Lares Trek or spend additional time in Cusco and the Sacred Valley instead of hiking. If you have chosen the Lares Trek or Cusco Stay you may be paired with members of other G Adventures groups for the trek, transportation, and activities included. 11. 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. 12. Wifi Please note that there will be no wifi and limited cellular service available for much of the trek.Lima - Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) - Huacas and Larco Museum by Night (90USD per person) - Lima City Tour (40USD per person) - Full Day Lima Experience (150USD per person) Puno - Sillustani Burial Towers Entrance (59PEN per person) Lake Titicaca - Lake Titicaca Kayaking Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and Hike Cusco - Mountain Biking - Horseback Riding (150PEN per person) - Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip - Cusco Cooking Class

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Other activities and services not included

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

Day 1: Lima

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

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

Additional Notes: We suggest arriving early to experience everything Lima has to offer. A full day tour will be available to book during your trip check-out process.

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 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/Puno (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Lima/Puno (1B)

Fly to Juliaca and transfer to Puno. Take it easy in the afternoon, wandering the markets and exploring the city.
Fly to Juliaca then take a short bus ride to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Titicaca is also the largest lake in the world above 2000m, and the views from its Islands are stunning.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane: Lima to Juliaca 01:30 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle: Juliaca to Puno 01:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Visitors arriving in Puno will likely feel the effects of the 3,827m altitude. Symptoms include shortness of breath, headaches, general lethargy, and a reduced appetite. This is no cause for alarm; it is simply your body’s way of coping with the altitude. It may take a little time to acclimatize, but before long you probably will not even notice it. Take it easy for the first day or two, and reduce alcohol and cigarette consumption to minimize the effects. Be sure to drink plenty of water and do not attempt too much in any given day.
Day 3 Day 3: Puno/Lake Titicaca (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Puno/Lake Titicaca (1B, 1D)

Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca and a homestay in a small village.
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on the Taquile Islands and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views.

Afterwards, cruise to the another village (this can vary based on community availability) for an overnight homestay on the shores of the lake. This experience provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions. Eat with the family, learn some Quechua and Spanish language skills, try on traditional costumes, and help out with daily chores around the village.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 1
- Lake Titicaca Homestay
Day 4 Day 4: Lake Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Lake Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)

Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit to Sillustani burial site.

Leave the homestay families late morning and visit the Uros Islands on the way back to Puno. A popular optional activity in Puno is a visit to the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site only a short drive away.

Opt to pre-book the Lake Titicaca Kayaking on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 2
- Uros Floating Islands Visit

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Lake Titicaca Kayak Excursion
Day 5 Day 5: Puno/Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Puno/Cusco (1B)

Hop on the bus for a full day’s drive to Cusco.
The trip from Puno to Cusco takes the better part of the day, with stark, beautiful scenery en route as you travel through the high Altiplano region. Check out a bit of Cusco, find a spot for dinner or get prepared to head into the Sacred Valley.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
Day 6 Day 6: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (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 7 Day 7: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.
Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
- Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products

Additional Notes: A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you’ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.
Day 8 Day 8: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Cusco Cooking Class
Day 9 Day 9: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Cross two more passes and ruins on today’s trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds." Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins ("forever young") located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
Day 10 Day 10: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the ruins, before your train back towards Cusco.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Train 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)

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

Day 11: Cusco (1B)

Enjoy a free day to explore Cusco or relax. Choose to pre-book the Rainbow Mountain hike or the Cusco Cooking Class, or opt for other active options like mountain biking.
Pre-book the Rainbow Mountain hike or the Cusco Cooking Class on the checkout page to include these optional activities on your tour. or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Cusco Cooking Class
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip

Additional Notes: If you pre-book the Cusco Culinary Bundle, 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. You will return back to your hotel around 16:00.
Day 12 Day 12: Cusco/Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: 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 to 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).
Day 13 Day 13: Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)

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

Included Activities:
- Jungle Excursions
- Caiman-Spotting Cruise
Day 14 Day 14: Tambopata/Lima (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: 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 15 Day 15: Lima (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Lima (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima/Puno (1B)

Day 3: Puno/Lake Titicaca (1B, 1D)

Day 4: Lake Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)

Day 5: Puno/Cusco (1B)

Day 6: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)

Day 7: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 10: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)

Day 11: Cusco (1B)

Day 12: Cusco/Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 13: Tambopata (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 14: Tambopata/Lima (1B)

Day 15: Lima (1B)

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