Inca Discovery

Arrive in Lima at any time. There are no planned activities so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. There is a welcome meeting in the evening.\nIncluded Activities:- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative\nOptional Extras to chose from:- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)\nAdditional 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 (10:30 from Aug-Dec) 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.

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.Take a transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and getting used to the altitude.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Plane 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)\nOptional Extras to chose from:- Cusco Cooking Class\nAdditional Notes: Please note: if you pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class 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. Return back to your hotel around 16:00.

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).\nMeals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch\nTransport:- Private Vehicle 01:45 Hr(s)\nIncluded Activities:- Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit- Cuyo Chico Pottery Making Demonstration- Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley

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.\nMeals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner\nTransport:- Private Vehicle 00:45 Hr(s)\nIncluded Activities:- Inca Trail Hike- Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products\nAdditional 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.

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.\nMeals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner\nIncluded Activities:- Inca Trail Hike

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).\nMeals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner\nIncluded Activities:- Inca Trail Hike\nOptional Extras to chose from:- Machu Picchu by Train with 1-Day Inca Trail

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.\nMeals Included:- Breakfast\nTransport:- Train 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)\nIncluded Activities:- Inca Trail Hike- Machu Picchu Guided Tour

Depart at any time.\nMeals Included:- Breakfast\nOptional Extras to chose from:- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip