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.
Includes
10 Days G Adventures Tour
7 Nights hotel accommodation: Hotels (7 nts), G Lodge Amazon (2 nts)
9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Internal flights
Rubber boot use
Transportation by plane, private van, train, walking, boat, canoe.
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
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Your G for Good Moments
Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
Included experiences
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 and much more!
Excludes
Flights not mentioned
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Extras
Own Room from R5,399.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Allow USD230-300 for meals not included
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you
1-Day Inca Trail Hike: From R5427.00
Traverse cloud forests while enjoying spectacular views on this '1-day Inca Trail' trek. Start by disembarking the train at km 104. Follow the local guide as the trail rises steeply up into the mountains and winds past the archaeological sites of Wiñay Wayna and Inti Pata. Gain insight into the fascinating culture of the Incas en route to the trek's culmination at the Sun Gate. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way, and reach the Sun Gate in the late afternoon. Enjoy free time to explore a bit of Machu Picchu before the guided tour the following day. After, take one of the blue buses from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a hotel in town. Opt to visit nearby hot springs to soak sore muscles, if time permits. **Please note this must be pre-booked as it requires an Inca Trail permit, which is on request and subject to availability. Please speak to your GCO or travel agent for more information.
Cusco Cooking Class: From R835.00
Channel your inner chef and get a taste of Peruvian cuisine. Learn all about the essential ingredients, and try your hand at preparing unique Peruvian dishes with a local expert
Lima Cooking Class (4hrs): From R1434.00
Get a taste of Peruvian cuisine, visit local markets, sample exotic fruit, select fresh ingredients, and try your hand at preparing unique Peruvian dishes influenced by China, Italy, West Africa, and Japan.
Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip: From R908.00
Lookout over these colourful Andean mountains striped with maroon, turquoise, lavender, and gold. The sediment, elevation, and proximity to the ocean create a landscape that has to be seen to be believed. Get started early to drive around 2 hours to the starting point of this challenging, yet rewarding full-day hike. Reaching 5,029m (16,500 ft) this 14km hike is no walk in the park, but these unique mountains do not disappoint.
Highlights
9 Nights accommoation
14 Meals
Sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2: Lima/Cusco
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.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment
Meals included: Breakfast
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).
Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit| Your G for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 4: Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes
Journey to Aguas Calientes and opt to visit the local hot springs and hit the market.
Meals included: Breakfast
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: Cusco
Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Opt to visit the local market, a nearby archaeological site, or get a massage.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Cusco/Tambopata
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized boat to our comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9: Tambopata/Lima
Fly back to Lima for an optional final dinner and night out.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10: Lima
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Terms & conditions
Prices are per person twin share, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Offer can be removed at any time. High season supplements and block out dates may apply. USD230-300 for meals not included. Advertised price is based on 6 February 2025 departure. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE.