G Adventures: Inca Discovery Adventure
Travel Style: Active
Gear up for hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures that take you off the beaten path. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts craving adrenaline-packed experiences.
Age Requirements: 12+
Service Level: Standard
Enjoy cozy tourist-class accommodations brimming with character, paired with a mix of public and private transport for an authentic journey.
Tour Type: Small Group
Discover the world with a like-minded crew! Our groups average 12 travelers, with a maximum of 16, ensuring personalized experiences.
Physical Demands: 4 – Demanding
Challenge yourself with high-altitude hikes and invigorating activities, designed for healthy, active adventurers.
Region: South America
Duration: 8 Days
Dossier Code: PID
Collection: Award-Winning Inca Trail Program
Trip Highlights
In just eight days, dive into the region’s rich history and breathtaking scenery. Trek the iconic four-day Inca Trail, a bucket-list experience blending stunning mountainscapes, lush cloud forests, and vibrant jungles. Plus, travel with confidence knowing our treks prioritize porter welfare and use top-notch gear.
Included Experiences
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Your G for Good Moments:
- Visit the Ccaccaccollo Women’s Weaving Co-op
- Dine at the Parwa Community Restaurant in the Sacred Valley
- Learn to create biodegradable soap
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Cultural Discoveries:
- Explore Cusco with a local guide
- Take a Sacred Valley tour with a pottery-making demo
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Adventure Awaits:
- Hike the Inca Trail with dedicated porters and cooks (4 days)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Transport: Plane, train, private van, and hiking—your adventure, your way!
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners.
(Budget USD 140–185 for meals not included.)
Your Expert Guides
Led by G Adventures Representatives in Lima and Cusco and an expert Inca Trail CEO, you’ll get insider knowledge, tips, and hassle-free travel. Expect fascinating cultural insights and connections with friendly locals along the way.
Solo Travelers
Going solo? No problem! Share a room with a same-sex traveler and skip extra fees.
Accommodations:
- Hotels: 4 nights
- Camping: 3 nights
Group Size:
Small groups for big adventures! Average 12 travelers, max 16.
Pack your sense of adventure and get ready to conquer the Inca Trail! 🗺️
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3 Cusco/Ollantaytambo
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).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Inca Trail
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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Inca Trail
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
Day 6 Inca Trail
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
Day 7 Machu Picchu/Cusco
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
Day 8 Cusco
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
