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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 9 Day Peru & Machu Picchu: Comfortable Camping on the Lares Trek. Elevate your Inca Trail adventure with added comforts that allow you to immerse yourself even deeper in the breathtaking mountains all around you. Paced differently than the standard route, enjoy slightly later starts in the mornings as well as less-frequented campsites along the way in order to maximise the experience. Spend the nights on cots with included air mattresses, sleeping bags and blankets for a better rest and take advantage of portable toilets and warm showers along read more the way. Featuring the Sacred Valley and an expert local guide too, this is Peru and the Inca Trail done to perfection.
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US$3,646 per person
Price shown based on twin share
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Trip Length
9 Days
Trip Starts
Cusco
Trip Ends
Cusco
Departures
Apr 2026 to Oct 2027
Countries Visited:
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Geluxe Collection
Budget
Premium
Age Range
6-99 Years
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Challenging
Guiding Style
Fully Guided
Itinerary
Arrive to Cusco at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends. Stay: Novotel Cusco Hotel (D)
Travel from Cusco into the Sacred Valley. Visit the Cuyo Chico community for a snack and to learn about their traditional ceramics and adobe before taking a guided tour of Pisaq archaeological site. Continue to the hotel after lunch. In the evening enjoy a pachamanca dinner. Stay: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley (B/L/D)
Choice of activity in the morning, both options including lunch. Stay: Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley (B/L/D)
Depart Ollantaytambo on foot. Porters and pack animals will carry the majority of your gear and you'll be able to focus more squarely on the task at hand with included trekking poles and a more comfortable camping experience at night, sleeping on cots with air mattresses and blankets. Stay: Lares Hot Springs and Staff (B/L/D)
Conquer a mountain pass today and enjoy the incredible mountain views. Arrive to camp in the afternoon and kick off the hiking shoes to relax for the rest of the evening. Stay: Quiswarani Campsite (B/L/D)
Continue hiking from Quiswarani to the G Adventures-supported community of Cuncani for lunch. Carry on walking to the town of Lares and soak in the local hot springs to relax the legs. Camp will be set up nearby for the last night along the trail. Stay: Lares Hot Springs and Staff (B/L/D)
After a leisurely morning at the Lares campsite, drive to Ollantaytambo to catch the train to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a free evening with an optional visit to the local hot springs. Stay: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo (B/L/D)
Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the ruins followed by lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. Return by train and bus to Cusco and enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening. Stay: Novotel Cusco Hotel (B/L/D)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore the imposing Inca ruins of Pisaq.
- Interact with the locals in the Sacred Valley.
- Hike the Inca Trail with comfortable camping.
- Sleep in less-frequented campsites along the Inca Trail.
- Wander the temples and terraces of Machu Picchu with an expert guide.
- Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
- Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Pachamanca Dinner, Yanahuara Your OM
- G Day: Hike to Perilnilloq Waterfall or Via Ferrata, Valle Sagrado
- Complimentary arrival transfer
- Welcome dinner
- Explore the ruins of Pisaq in the Sacred Valley with a local guide
- 4-days trekking the Inca Trail with an expert local guide, cooks and porters
- Upgraded camping experience with included cots, air mattresses, blankets, portable toilets and warm showers
- Included sleeping bags and trekking poles along the hike
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
- Farewell dinner
- All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (5 Nights), Comfortable Camping with cots, mattresses, blankets, portable toilets, and warm showers (3 Nights)
- 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.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Inca Trail CEO on the hike, local guides
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
- Public bus, private van, train, hiking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Geluxe Collection
Geluxe Active Adventure puts comfort first. Stay in handpicked accommodations, including one unforgettable “OMG Stay” for its wow-factor. Each trip features an “OMG Day” with two extraordinary experiences to suit hikers, history buffs, and food lovers. Enjoy extras like pre-paid tips, arrival transfers on most trips and more included dining than other G Adventures styles. Geluxe “rolls out the purple carpet” for travelers seeking style, depth and total comfort.
Dates & Pricing
USD
Saturday
04 Apr 2026
04 Apr 26
Cusco
Sunday
12 Apr 2026
12 Apr 26
Cusco
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$3,999
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Saturday
18 Apr 2026
18 Apr 26
Cusco
Sunday
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 26
Cusco
Details
Definite Departure
Exclusive Savings
Was: $4,489
US$3,701
Save $788
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday
25 Apr 2026
25 Apr 26
Cusco
Sunday
03 May 2026
03 May 26
Cusco
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$4,489
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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