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Peru: Lima, the Inca Trail & the Amazon

Experience the best of Peru on this 16-day comprehensive adventure that captures the country's jaw-dropping landscapes, cultures and delicious food. Starting and ending in Lima, you'll spend a couple of days exploring the Sacred Valley before tackling the four-day Inca Trail trek, complete with a few extra comforts to make the landings at night a bit softer. Sleep on cots with air mattresses and blankets to wake better rested, and enjoy slightly later starts and different campsites than the usual, giving you more time to spend soaking in the incredible mountain views before arriving to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. Next, explore the Amazon Jungle by boat and on foot in search of wildlife like monkeys and tropical birds before returning to Lima and savouring one last delicious meal next to an ancient adobe pyramid.

16 DaysLima to Lima
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: SPMA
From $7199 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

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

Physical Grading: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Merchandising: New Trips

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Merchandising: Award Winning Inca Trail Program

Named Best Inca Trail Tour Operator by the Regional Direction of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (RDFTTC) in Peru. Your purchase of this tour helps employ over 560 local guides, porters, cooks, drivers, and office staff &mdash; connecting local communities to the global tourism chain. <a href="https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/active/hiking-trekking/inca-trail/">Learn more about our Inca Trail program</a>.

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18+

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Peru: Lima, the Inca Trail & the Amazon - Itinerary

Trip Start: LimaTrip End: Lima

DAY 1

Lima: Appetite for Adventure

Take in a lungful of ocean air on arrival to Lima and keep your eyes out for surfers riding the waves as you follow the coastal highway to your hotel. The district of Miraflores is bustling with trendy restaurants, bars and shops in all directions and there are great views of the ocean from the cliffside boardwalk, or malecón. We welcome you to Lima, and invite you to bring your appetite for incredible food and adventure that awaits you in Peru. 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.

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Peru: Lima, the Inca Trail & the Amazon - Itinerary

Trip Start: LimaTrip End: Lima
DAY 1
Lima: Appetite for Adventure

DAY 1

Lima: Appetite for Adventure

Take in a lungful of ocean air on arrival to Lima and keep your eyes out for surfers riding the waves as you follow the coastal highway to your hotel. The district of Miraflores is bustling with trendy restaurants, bars and shops in all directions and there are great views of the ocean from the cliffside boardwalk, or malecón. We welcome you to Lima, and invite you to bring your appetite for incredible food and adventure that awaits you in Peru. 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.

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

DAY 2
Lima: Cycle Miraflores and Barranco
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DAY 3
Cusco: The Land of the Incas
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DAY 4
The Sacred Valley: Pisaq Ruins and Cultural Traditions
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DAY 5
The Sacred Valley: Your OMG Day
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DAY 6
The Sacred Valley: Living Traditions
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DAY 7
Cusco: Maras and Moray
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DAY 8
Cusco: The Ancient Capital
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DAY 9
Aguas Calientes: Scenic Train
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DAY 10
Cusco: Discover Machu Picchu
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DAY 11
Cusco: Capital of the Incas
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DAY 12
Cusco: Your OMG Day
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DAY 13
Amazon Jungle: Rainforest Wilderness
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DAY 14
Amazon Jungle: In Search of Wildlife
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DAY 15
Lima: Back to the coast
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DAY 16
Lima
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What’s Included

  • 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 Foodie Moment: Traditional Pachamanca Dinner, Yanahuara
  • Your OMG Day: Hike to Perilnilloq Waterfall or Via Ferrata, Valle Sagrado
  • Your Discover Moment: Cusco
  • Your OMG Day: Hike to Templo de la Luna or Historical & Culinary Tour of Cusco, Cusco
  • Your Foodie Moment: Dinner at Huaca Pucllana, Lima
  • 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 hiking 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
  • 2 days of excursions to spot wildlife in the Amazon jungle by boat and on foot with a naturalist guide
  • Rubber boot use
  • Farewell dinner
  • Internal flights
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Hotels (10nts), Comfortable Camping with cots, mattresses, blankets, portable toilets, and warm showers (3nts), Amazon Jungle Lodge (2 nts).
Meals
  • 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners
Transportation
  • Motorized Canoe, Plane, Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Train, Hiking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO on the hike, expert jungle guide in Amazon, local guides.

Peru: Lima, the Inca Trail & the Amazon Departure Dates

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USEFUL INFO

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 Foodie Moment: Traditional Pachamanca Dinner, Yanahuara
Your OMG Day: Hike to Perilnilloq Waterfall or Via Ferrata, Valle Sagrado
Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Your OMG Day: Hike to Templo de la Luna or Historical & Culinary Tour of Cusco, Cusco
Your Foodie Moment: Dinner at Huaca Pucllana, Lima. 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 hiking 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. 2 days of excursions to spot wildlife in the Amazon jungle by boat and on foot with a naturalist guide. Rubber boot use. Farewell dinner. Internal flights. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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, Explore the Amazon Jungle with a naturalist guide in search of wildlife, Savour a delicious Peruvian meal next to an ancient adobe pyramid in Lima.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

1. TRAVELLERS
Please Note: that there are no minimums on this tour. The nature of this tour is such that it is possible for certain components to have low numbers of passengers (for example, in the jungle). You will be accompanied by Local Guides at all times.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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. 

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 .

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. PORTERS
In our continued effort to support the rights of the porters on the Inca Trail, we would like to 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 5kg of personal belongings per hiker (for all other Peru treks the limit is 7kg). Sleeping bags and blankets/bedding are not considered in the duffel weight as they are always carried by the porters.This means that including your toiletries, clothing, etc, you are allowed a total weight of 5kg 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.

12. Wifi
Please note that there will be no wifi and limited cellular service available for much of the trek.

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