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Peru Adventure

8 days, Lima to Lima

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Experience the magic of Peru firsthand on this compact and highlight-packed adventure. Dive straight into the beautiful Sacred Valley with visits to local communities and Inca sites before the unforgettable moment of seeing the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu for the first time. From learning about the ancient cultural traditions in the Andes to checking out the booming food scene in Lima, Peru will leave you hungry for more.

8 days

Lima to Lima

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: SPEJ

Experience the magic of Peru firsthand on this compact and highlight-packed adventure. Dive straight into the beautiful Sacred Valley with visits to local communities and Inca sites before the unforgettable moment of seeing the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu for the first time. From learning about the ancient cultural traditions in the Andes to checking out the booming food scene in Lima, Peru will leave you hungry for more.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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8 days

Lima to Lima

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: SPEJ

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 8

Map of the route for Peru Adventure

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Lima

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Day 2Lima/Urubamba

Hop on an early flight to Cusco and drive to Urubamba through the scenic Sacred Valley. Stop at the terraced salt pans of Maras and take a tour of the nearby Inca site of Moray. In the evening, enjoy a delicious pachamanca meal, a traditional preparation of meats and vegetables cooked in the ground underneath piping hot stones.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 3Urubamba

Spend a full day exploring the Sacred Valley, stopping first at the G Adventures–supported Parque de la Papa, a rural Andean community working to preserve hundreds of varieties of native potato. Take a tour of the Inca Ruins at Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and enjoy a delicious lunch at the G Adventures–supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosqo.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Parque de la Papa (Potato Park)| Your G for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Urubamba/Aguas Calientes

Board a train for a scenic ride along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu. Settle into the hotel and choose from a variety of optional activities like a visit to the local hot springs, or a nearby botanical garden.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Aguas Calientes/Cusco

Start early today and head up to Machu Picchu to explore the temples and terraces of this UNESCO World Heritage site with an expert local guide. Return to Cusco in the afternoon by train and private bus.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Cusco

Enjoy a free day in Cusco to explore the city or choose from optional activities like horseback riding to nearby ruins or a cooking class. In the evening visit the Cusco Planetarium to learn about the importance of astronomy to the ancient Inca and, weather permitting, look up at the stars through telescopes.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Cusco/Lima

Fly back to Lima and have a free afternoon to explore the city. Opt to take a city tour of the historical centre or choose from one of the many trendy bars and restaurants that show off Peru's booming food scene.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Lima

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Parque de la Papa (Potato Park), Pisac
  • Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
  • Your Discover Moment: Cusco
  • Arrival transfer
  • Two-day Sacred Valley tour including Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Pisac ruins and pre-Inca salt pans
  • Traditional pachamanca-style dinner
  • Scenic train and guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (7 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD255-335 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private van, train, plane, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.

Peru Adventure

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