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Peru: Lima, the Sacred Valley & the Inca Trail

11 Days Lima to Cusco
Peru: Lima, the Sacred Valley & the Inca Trail
Peru: Lima, the Sacred Valley & the Inca Trail
Peru: Lima, the Sacred Valley & the Inca Trail
New Release Adventure Small Group Walking & Hiking Cultural Inca Trail

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 11 Day Peru: Lima, the Sacred Valley & the Inca Trail. Travel from Lima to Cusco and hike the Inca Trail in style on this active discovery of Peru. Explore the neighbourhoods of Miraflores and Barranco by bike in Lima and get your first taste of the delicious local cuisine. See ancient ruins and experience traditional cultures in the Sacred Valley before setting off on the four-day trek, with extra comforts like cots, mattresses and blankets for a better rest. Stay in less crowded campsites with portable toilets and a shower, giving you that read more extra pep in your step for when you finally walk through the Sun Gate to glimpse Machu Picchu for the very first time.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

11 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Lima

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Cusco

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Geluxe Collection

Budget
Budget

Premium

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

16

Pace
Pace

Challenging

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

SPMZ

Itinerary

Arrive to Lima at any time and transfer to your 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. (D)

Set off to explore Miraflores and Barranco by bike and on foot before stopping for a typical lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a free afternoon before meeting the group for a sunset drink on the rooftop terrace of the hotel. (B/L)

Fly to Cusco and then take a CEO-led orientation walk of the historical centre with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy dinner out in the city with new group members joining the next portion of the tour. Stay: Novotel Cusco Hotel (B/L/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 for the km. 82 marker to set off on the Inca Trail. Porters 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: Campsite Chamana ZC (B/L/D)

Warm up your legs, eat a delicious and hearty breakfast and prepare for the ascent of the first portion of Dead Woman's Pass. Stay: Llullchapampa Campsite (B/L/D)

Ascend up the first challenging pass of Warmiwañusca (aka. Dead Woman's Pass), passing by several Inca sites and another mountain pass before reaching camp for the third night on the trail. Stay: Phuyupatamarca Campsite (B/L/D)

Descend through cloud forest to the Sun Gate for the first glimpse of Machu Picchu. Walk down through the site and catch a local bus to the valley floor and the town of Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a hotel. 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

  • Soak in the coastal views while exploring Lima's trendy neighbourhoods by bike.
  • 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 Miraflores and Barranco by bicycle and on foot
  • CEO-led orientation walk of Cusco's historical centre
  • 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
  • Internal flights and all transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotels (7 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

  • 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners

  • Plane, 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
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.
Trip Style: Geluxe Collection
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.

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Dates & Pricing USD USD

Thursday 02 Apr 2026 02 Apr 26 Lima
Sunday 12 Apr 2026 12 Apr 26 Cusco
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Thursday 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 26 Lima
Sunday 26 Apr 2026 26 Apr 26 Cusco
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Thursday 30 Apr 2026 30 Apr 26 Lima
Sunday 10 May 2026 10 May 26 Cusco
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