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Machu Picchu Adventure

Get acquainted with the wonders of the Incas in this exhilarating introduction to Peru.

Machu Picchu Adventure

Get acquainted with the wonders of the Incas in this exhilarating introduction to Peru.

Machu Picchu Adventure

Get acquainted with the wonders of the Incas in this exhilarating introduction to Peru.

Machu Picchu Adventure

EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

Get acquainted with the wonders of the Incas in this exhilarating introduction to Peru. Embrace cultures past and present in the hills surrounding Cusco and delight in the amazing views of the Sacred Valley as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. Taking the train will allow you lots of time to explore ruins, museums, and markets. With years of experience, we employ the best local guides so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.

highlights

  • Soak in the views and culture of the Sacred Valley
  • Travel through the mountains by train to Machu Picchu
  • Learn about the history of the Incas

Highlights

  • Soak in the views and culture of the Sacred Valley
  • Travel through the mountains by train to Machu Picchu
  • Learn about the history of the Incas
Get acquainted with the wonders of the Incas in this exhilarating introduction to Peru. Embrace cultures past and present in the hills surrounding Cusco and delight in the amazing views of the Sacred Valley as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. Taking the train will allow you lots of time to explore ruins, museums, and markets. With years of experience, we employ the best local guides so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.

Trip details

Trip Type: Small Group

Comfort: Budget

Travel Styles: Budget

Starts: Lima, Peru

Finishes: Lima, Peru

Duration: 8 days

Includes

ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

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 Discover Moment: Cusco
  • Sacred Valley guided tour
  • Pottery making demonstration
  • Train to Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu guided tour
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (7 nts).
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

  • Public bus, train, private van, plane.

Group Leader

  • G Adventures Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

ITINERARY

1<p class="sub-heading">Day 1: Lima</p>

Arrive at any time.

2<p class="sub-heading">Day 2: Lima/Cusco</p>

Fly to Cusco. Free time to shop and explore. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour, visit museums or archaeological sites.
Travel to the airport for the early morning flight to Cusco. Spend the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city.

Our best advice for exploring Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes. Arm yourself with a city map and set out to explore.

3<p class="sub-heading">Day 3: Cusco/Sacred Valley</p>

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.

4<p class="sub-heading">Day 4: Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes</p>

Journey to Aguas Calientes and opt to visit the local hot springs and hit the market.
Board a morning train that winds through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to the end of the line: the village of Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu. Enjoy the rest of the day taking advantage of the hikes and hot springs in the area.

5<p class="sub-heading">Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco</p>

Start early to visit the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide before returning back to Cusco.
Start early to catch the sunrise at the top. Take the bus up to the historic spiritual centre of the Incas, the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide then explore on your own.

Later, return by train to Ollantaytambo and meet a private vehicle to head back to Cusco.

6<p class="sub-heading">Day 6: Cusco</p>

Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Opt to visit the local market, a nearby archaeological site, or get a massage.
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.

7<p class="sub-heading">Day 7: Cusco/Lima</p>

Head to the airport and fly back to Lima.

8<p class="sub-heading">Day 8: Lima</p>

Depart at any time.
<p class="sub-heading">Day 1: Lima</p>
Arrive at any time.
<p class="sub-heading">Day 2: Lima/Cusco</p>
Fly to Cusco. Free time to shop and explore. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour, visit museums or archaeological sites.
Travel to the airport for the early morning flight to Cusco. Spend the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city.

Our best advice for exploring Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes. Arm yourself with a city map and set out to explore.
<p class="sub-heading">Day 3: Cusco/Sacred Valley</p>
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.
<p class="sub-heading">Day 4: Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes</p>
Journey to Aguas Calientes and opt to visit the local hot springs and hit the market.
Board a morning train that winds through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to the end of the line: the village of Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu. Enjoy the rest of the day taking advantage of the hikes and hot springs in the area.
<p class="sub-heading">Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco</p>
Start early to visit the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide before returning back to Cusco.
Start early to catch the sunrise at the top. Take the bus up to the historic spiritual centre of the Incas, the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide then explore on your own.

Later, return by train to Ollantaytambo and meet a private vehicle to head back to Cusco.
<p class="sub-heading">Day 6: Cusco</p>
Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Opt to visit the local market, a nearby archaeological site, or get a massage.
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.
<p class="sub-heading">Day 7: Cusco/Lima</p>
Head to the airport and fly back to Lima.
<p class="sub-heading">Day 8: Lima</p>
Depart at any time.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

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 Discover Moment: Cusco
  • Sacred Valley guided tour
  • Pottery making demonstration
  • Train to Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu guided tour
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (7 nts).
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

  • Public bus, train, private van, plane.

Group Leader

  • G Adventures Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Partner Details

G Adventures

In Business Since 1990

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.

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Nov 06 - Nov 13,

2025

Nov 06 - Nov 13, 2025 (8 days)

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