Accommodation

Hotels (10 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Inca Trail CEO on the hike, local guides.

Transport

Public bus, plane, train, boat, ferry, hiking.

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Others

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 G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca Your Discover Moment: Cusco. Tiahuanaco visit. Floating islands of Uros visit. Lake Titicaca guided tour. Sacred Valley guided tour. Pottery making demonstration. Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters (4 days). Machu Picchu guided tour. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

1. INCA TRAIL REGULATIONS The rules and regulations controlling the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are continually changing. Before embarking on your adventure to Peru it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the Inca Trail booking policies and guidelines as described in a document available on our website, at the following URL address . 2. MACHU PICCHU REGULATIONS Current and correct passport details are required at time of confirmation. For more details please see the following page . Please note that regulations have been implemented for all visitors to Machu Picchu which require that different circuits be followed within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The new circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Rest assured that regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site. Travellers completing the 4 day, 3 night Inca Trail will be on Circuit 5 upon reaching the site of Machu Picchu. 3. MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN - OPTIONAL Please advise at time of booking if you do not wish to hike the Inca Trail. Instead, you will have 2 nights in Cusco, travel by train for a night in Aguas Calientes, and join the hikers for the tour of Machu Picchu. 4. INCA TRAIL MAINTENANCE Portions of the Inca Trail will be closed for general maintenance during the month of February each year. Also, closures may occur at various times throughout the year due to inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control. During these periods, any tour affected will hike the Lares Trek. 5. Combo Trip Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 6. PORTERS In our continued effort to support the rights of the porters on the Inca Trail, we would like ensure that they never exceed the weight limit for their packs as set out by the Peruvian authorities. Porters are allowed to carry no more than 6kg of personal belongings per hiker (for all other Peru treks the limit is 7kg). That means that including your sleeping bag, toiletries, clothing, etc, you are allowed a total weight of 6kg for the hike which will be carried in a duffle bag provided by our local office. Any additional weight must then be carried by you in your day pack. To help achieve this goal we recommend that you carry travel sized toiletries, that you bring sport sandals that can be worn with socks (which are lighter than running/walking shoes) and that you limit electronics to those that you are willing to carry. Any additional baggage can be left in Cusco, but is advised that you bring anything of value (eg. money, passport, credit cards, camera, etc) with you on the trek. If at the end of your trek you felt your trekking guide and support team did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, please see the Tipping section for guidelines. 7. All travellers are required to pay the tax on domestic flights in Peru. Foreign travellers are exempt form this, and proving you are indeed a foreign traveller can be done by providing us with your international ticket number (ITN). Travellers who do not submit international ticket numbers at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of their tour will be required to pay the domestic tax on all included flights. 8. YELLOW FEVER It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. 9. WET SEASON Please be advised during the wet season (Jan - April) if there are periods of severe rain some of the campsites on the Inca Trail may become unusable. In the interest of your safety, there may be changes made locally to the trekking itinerary if the conditions of the campsites are assessed to be unsafe. 10. GROUP DYNAMICS Please note, in most cases, the entire group will not be hiking the Inca Trail together. Members of the group may choose to hike the Lares Trek or spend additional time in Cusco and the Sacred Valley instead of hiking. If you have chosen the Lares Trek or Cusco Stay you may be paired with members of other G Adventures groups for the trek, transportation, and activities included. 11. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 12. Wifi Please note that there will be no wifi and limited cellular service available for much of the trek.La Paz - Witches’ Market Visit - La Paz City Tour (35USD per person) - Valley of the Moon Tour (15USD per person) Puno - Sillustani Burial Towers Entrance (59PEN per person) Lake Titicaca - Lake Titicaca Kayaking Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - Inka Museum (10PEN per person) - Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip - Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person) - Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN per person) Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and Hike Lima - Full Day Lima Experience (150USD per person) - Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) - Lima City Tour (40USD per person)

Optional

La Paz - Witches’ Market Visit - La Paz City Tour (25-45USD per person) - Valley of the Moon Tour (15USD per person) Puno - Sillustani Burial Towers Entrance (59PEN per person) Lake Titicaca - Lake Titicaca Kayaking Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - Inka Museum (10PEN per person) - Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip - Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person) - Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN per person) Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and Hike Lima - Lima City Tour (40USD per person) - Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) - Full Day Lima Experience (150USD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: La Paz

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Additional Notes: Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Latin America (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
Day 2 Day 2: La Paz (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: La Paz (1B)

Today, visit the pre-Incan ruins of Tiahuanaco.
Little is known about the Tiahuanaco people who constructed the great ceremonial centre on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca over 1000 years ago. Spend most of the day visiting these mysterious ruins—a cradle of Incan civilization—before returning to La Paz.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local bus: Tiahuanaco to La Paz 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Tiahuanaco Ruins Visit
Day 3 Day 3: La Paz/Puno (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: La Paz/Puno (1B)

Travel by bus through the altiplano, crossing the border to the Peruvian city of Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Peru is made up of three main geographical areas: the Andes, the Amazon, and the desert coastal area.

Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside on a full day of travel from La Paz, around Lake Titicaca, and on to Puno.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local bus: Desaguadero to Puno 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Bolivia - Peru)
Day 4 Day 4: Puno/Lake Titicaca (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Puno/Lake Titicaca (1B, 1D)

Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca with a homestay in a small village.
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on the Taquile Islands and stop at a restaurant and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views.

After, cruise to the another village (this can vary based on community availability) for an overnight homestay on the shores of the lake. This experience provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions. Eat with the family, pick up some Quecha and Spanish language skills, try on traditional costumes, and help out with daily chores around the village.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 1
- Lake Titicaca Homestay
Day 5 Day 5: Lake Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Lake Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)

Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit the Sillustani burial site.
Leave the homestay families late in the morning and visit the Uros Islands on the way back to Puno. A popular optional activity in Puno is a visit to the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site only a short drive away.

Opt to pre-book the Lake Titicaca Kayaking on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Uros Floating Islands Visit
- Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 2

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Lake Titicaca Kayak Excursion
Day 6 Day 6: Puno/Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Puno/Cusco (1B)

Hop on the bus for a full day’s drive to Cusco.
The bus trip from Puno to Cusco takes the better part of the day, with stark, beautiful scenery en route as you travel through the high Altiplano region. Check out a bit of Cusco, find a spot for dinner, or get prepared to head into the Sacred Valley.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
Day 7 Day 7: Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Cusco (1B)

Enjoy a free day to explore the city’s museums and local markets. Choose to pre-book the optional Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour to see some of the ruins as well.
While most ruins are just outside of the city, the main ruin within is that of the Coricancha, once the Inca Empire’s richest temple. It forms the base of the colonial church of Santo Domingo. There are several good museums in Cusco, including the Archaeological Museum, which also houses a small art museum, the Regional History Museum, and the Religious Art Museum.

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Cusco Cooking Class

Additional 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.
Day 8 Day 8: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit
- Cuyo Chico Pottery Making Demonstration
- Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley
Day 9 Day 9: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

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.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
- Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products

Additional 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.
Day 10 Day 10: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

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

Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
Day 11 Day 11: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

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

Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
Day 12 Day 12: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)

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

Transport:
- Train 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 01:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Inca Trail Hike
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Day 13 Day 13: Cusco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Cusco (1B)

Enjoy a free day to explore Cusco or relax. Active options include, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
Day 14 Day 14: Cusco/Lima (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Cusco/Lima (1B)

Fly to Lima. Opt for a city tour or wander the neighbourhood of Miraflores.
Take a short flight to the coast and the capital city of Lima. This vibrant city has a fantastic main square, tons of shopping, and incredible eating. Opt to join the group for one final evening out.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane: Cusco to Lima 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)
Day 15 Day 15: Lima (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Lima (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Inca Empire

Day 1: La Paz

Day 2: La Paz (1B)

Day 3: La Paz/Puno (1B)

Day 4: Puno/Lake Titicaca (1B, 1D)

Day 5: Lake Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)

Day 6: Puno/Cusco (1B)

Day 7: Cusco (1B)

Day 8: Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)

Day 9: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 10: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 11: Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 12: Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)

Day 13: Cusco (1B)

Day 14: Cusco/Lima (1B)

Day 15: Lima (1B)

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