Peru Multisport

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Peru
DAY 1 Lima

Arrive at any time. Arrive in Lima at any time. There are no planned activities so check into our hotel and enjoy the city. Peru is made up of three main geographical areas: the Andes, the Amazon, and the desert coastal area. In this trip, we concentrate on the Andes region of south-central Peru and the ancient Inca capital of Cusco.

Administrative

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

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to 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.

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Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Hotel Santa Cruz

Hotel
DAY 2 Lima/Cusco

Early flight to Cusco. Free day for shopping and to explore the city. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class. Optional city tour. Transfer early in the morning to the airport for the flight to Cusco; the flight usually departs early – we may leave the hotel as early as 4:30. Spend the afternoon relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and take time to acclimatize to the high altitude. Our best advice for exploring Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, arm yourself with a city map, and set off to explore!

Air

Plane

Lima- Cusco1h-1.5h

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Free Time

CuscoFULL_DAY

Put on a good pair of walking shoes and explore this city.

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Accommodation

El Puma Hotel

Hotel
DAY 3 Cusco/Ollantaytambo

Begin two days of guided biking excursions through the Sacred Valley, in the Maras, Moray, and Pisac areas, using Ollantaytambo as a base. Visit the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op and Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosqo. We start the day by stopping at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before travelling by private transport to Abra de Corao, on the edge of the Sacred Valley, where we will begin our biking excursion. Visit the G Adventures-supported Sacred Valley Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosqo, an indigenous village, for lunch. After lunch, we continue by bicycle to the majestic Inca ruins of Pisac, where we will enjoy a guided tour of the site before transferring to Ollantaytambo for the night.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Cusco- Huayllabamba

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Landsport

Sacred Valley Mountain Biking Excursion

Huayllabamba- Pisac1.25h21km

From our starting point at 3,700m (12,139 ft) above sea level, we descend on our bikes into the Sacred Valley, eventually arriving at Taray (2,800m/9,186 ft above sea level), enjoying magnificent views along the way. We will also pass through rural areas where we can see the traditional farming and agricultural activities. Throughout the bicycle excursion, we will be able to rely on an expert local guide as well as a support vehicle. Total Distance: 21.2km Total Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Land Tour

Pisac Ruins Guided Tour

Pisac

Tour the fascinating hilltop citadel of Pisac, an Incan ruin with plunging gorges, a ceremonial centre, and winding agriculture terracing that's still in use today. Be captivated by this truly amazing site sitting amid sweeping green valleys and mountain peaks. Explore the back of the site to see a pocketed cliff across Kitamayo Gorge, which once contained hundreds of Inca tombs.

Planeterra

Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit

Ccaccaccollo

Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers' donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.

Planeterra

Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley

Lamay- Ollantaytambo

Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Pisac- Ollantaytambo

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Lilium Valle Hotel

Lodge
DAY 4 Ollantaytambo

Our second day biking in the Sacred Valley. Expore the town of Maras, the archaeological site of Moray before heading down to the Salt mines (Las Salineras), ending in Urubamba. We rise early and travel to Chinchero. After the obligatory safety briefing by the local guide, we will continue our bicycle adventure. We'll have lunch here before returning to Ollantaytambo for a free evening to relax our sore legs.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Ollantaytambo- Chinchero0.5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Landsport

Sacred Valley Mountain Biking Excursion

Chinchero- Urubamba2h16km

Today's journey takes us past Huaypo Lake and the picturesque town of Maras, where we will enjoy great views of the Sacred Valley. We will visit the archaeological site of Moray and then descend to the Salt mines (Las Salineras), eventually finishing our excursion in Urubamba. Total Distance: 16km Total Duration: 2 hours

Bus

Private Vehicle

Urubamba- Ollantaytambo1h-2h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Lilium Valle Hotel

Lodge
DAY 5 Ollantaytambo

Free day in Ollantaytambo for optional activities like visiting the ruins, a hike up to the ancient storehouses, or relaxing before embarking on the Inca Trail. Ollantaytambo is your first taste of what lies ahead on the Inca Trail. We spend the night in this small town before heading out for the start of the hike the next morning.

Free Time

Ollantaytambo

Enjoy some free time in this charming area.

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Accommodation

Lilium Valle Hotel

Lodge
DAY 6 Ollantaytambo/Cusco

After breakfast visit the Ollantaytambo ruins where you'll walk up the 200 stone steps to reach the top. Return to the Sacred Valley with your G representative to explore the sites of the Maras Salt Mines and the ancient Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. Continue on a scenic drive through small villages and stunning views of the Andean countryside. Then visit the Chincheros ruins. Known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow, this site offers stunning views of the Andean countryside. Return to Cusco for the evening. Leave the hikers to start their trek and head out to explore Moray and Maras ancient Incan ruins. Enjoy a scenic drive through Andean farmland on the way.

Landmark

Ollantaytambo Ruins Visit

Ollantaytambo1h-1.5h

Explore this ancient site right in the heart of Ollantaytambo city. Learn about the principles of Incan architecture and get a first taste of climbing around a massive ruins site.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Ollantaytambo- Moray1h20km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Nature

Maras Salt Mines and Moray Visit

Maras- Moray

Tour the unique Inca ruins of Moray, consisting of circular terraces and a sophisticated irrigation system located at 3500m (11483 ft). Learn about the history and study of this fascinating site – speculation has it that it was an Inca agriculture experiment station. Then visit the impressive Maras Salt Mines and see thousands of individual ancient salt pools spilling over a hillside. Learn about the different varieties of salt, and try the renowned pink salt, famous worldwide.

Land Tour

Scenic Andean Drive and lunch near Maras

Moray- Maras1h-1.5h

Set out on a scenic drive above the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stop along the way to look out over small farms carved into the hills and small villages dotted along the landscape. Enjoy the views and have lunch near Maras, opt to relax, explore the surroundings.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Maras- Chincheros0.5h23km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Chincheros Ruins Visit

Chincheros0.75h-1h

Chincheros is known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow. This typical Andean village has Inca ruins, a colonial church, and sweeping mountain views. Explore the ruins and check out the impressive architecture of this ancient place.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Chincheros- Cusco0.75h-1h28km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

El Puma Hotel

Hotel
DAY 7 Cusco

Fill up on breakfast at your hotel in Cusco before walking to the Cusco Cathedral where your guide will meet the group for your walking tour of Cusco's colonial side. See the colonial and Inca architecture visible throughout the city and visit the Sapantiana staircase waterfall aqueduct before having lunch near the main plaza. Afterwards, walk back to the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.

Land Tour

Cusco Colonial Side Walking Tour

Cusco6h

Spend time on a group walking tour of the colonial areas in Cusco. Start in Cusco City and finish with a visit to the Sapantiana waterfalls before having a delicious lunch at a restaurant near the main plaza.

Free Time

CuscoAFTERNOON

Spend more time getting to know this fascinating city and surrounding area. Free time is yours to explore any way you want.

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Accommodation

El Puma Hotel

Hotel
DAY 8 Cusco/Aguas Calientes

After breakfast at the hotel in Cusco, the group will travel by van to Ollantaytambo to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. After enjoying a quick orientation walk around the town of Aguas Calientes the group will have free time for optional activities. Opt to visit the Machu Picchu Museum, the Mandor Waterfalls, and the butterfly garden. Or consider taking a dip in some thermal baths to relax those muscles.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Cusco- Ollantaytambo1.75h94km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Rail

Train

Ollantaytambo- Aguas Calientes1.5h

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Aguas Calientes Orientation Walk

Aguas Calientes0.5h-0.75h

The group will arrive at Aguas Calientes with their assistant guide or CEO and they will have an orientation walk through the town of Aguas Calientes. Your CEO can then help you coordinate any optional activities you may want to try during your time here.

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Accommodation

Selva Terra Inn Hotel

Hotel
DAY 9 Machu Picchu/Cusco

Rise early to enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu. After, catch the train towards Cusco. Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit to the ruins, then head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group. Take the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo to meet the van for the ride back to Cusco.

Bus

Local Bus

Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu0.25h

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Land Tour

Machu Picchu Guided Tour

Machu Picchu1.5h-2h

Set off with the local guide to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel while wandering through ancient dwellings, stone temples and along sculpted terraces. Feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide internet poll.

Rail

Train

Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo1.5h-1.75h31km

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Ollantaytambo- Cusco1.5h-1.75h60km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

El Puma Hotel

Hotel
DAY 10 Cusco

Free day to explore Cusco or relax. Active options include the Rainbow Mountain hike and mountain biking. Today is free to relax, explore, and shop in Cusco, or discover its surroundings on any number of optional excursions. Among the more adventurous optional activities available in Cusco are a visit to nearby archaeological sites, such as Sacsayhuaman, Tambo Machay and Puca Pucara; white water rafting on the Urubamba River; and mountain biking down to the Sacred Valley, perhaps visiting an Inca ruin along the way. 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.

Free Time

CuscoFULL_DAY

Enjoy free time with a number of optional activities. Or relax if you'd prefer!

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Accommodation

El Puma Hotel

Hotel
DAY 11 Cusco/Puno

Spend the day travelling from Cusco to Puno by bus. Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside on this full day of travel from Cusco to Puno, through the high Altiplano.

Bus

Local Bus

Cusco- Puno7.5h389km

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Accommodation

Balsa Inn

Hotel
DAY 12 Puno/Lake Titicaca

2-day kayaking excursion on Lake Titicaca, visiting Uros, Taquile, and Amantaní islands, including a homestay in a small village. Enjoy an unforgettable kayak adventure, paddling to Taquile & Amantani and exploring the beauty of Lake Titicaca. This trip will give you the chance to get in contact with the nature, culture, & traditions of the islands from up close. The expert local guides will make you a direct participant in the local culture and not just an observer. Visit 3 different islands on this trip, and get a wide perspective of life in Lake Titicaca.

Watercraft

Motorboat

Puno- Capachica2.5h

Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.

Watersport

Lake Titicaca Kayak Excursion

Capachica- Taquile2h

Begin your journey early in the morning by transfering from the hotel to the port, then head out by motorboat to the base camp at the Peninsula of Capachica, a 2.5 hr trip. Learn about sea kayaking from our guide and paddle towards Taquile Island and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the moment. Hike to a village upon arrival and enjoy lunch with the locals. Continue on by motor boat to Amantani Island to meet your hosts for the night.

Watercraft

Motorboat

Taquile- Amantani

Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.

Landmark

Your G for Good Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay

Lake Titicaca

In the aymara community of Luquina Chico on Lake Titicaca, 40 families welcome you to experience their way of life. Thanks to the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, the local families here have strengthened their communities, preserving traditions and creating opportunities for future generations. Split into smaller groups and get a taste of local life firsthand as we move into family homes for the night. Play soccer with the children, enjoy some dancing, watch dinner being made, learn about regional cuisine, and dress up in local clothes for an unforgettable evening with the whole village, enjoying traditional music and dancing. Lend a hand the next morning, and help out with chores like feeding animals, harvesting local produce, or bringing back buckets of water from the well.

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DAY 13 Lake Titicaca/Puno

Kayak to Llachon and visit the Uros islands before returning to Puno. Opt to visit a Sillustani burial site.

Watersport

Lake Titicaca Kayak Excursion

Amantani- Llachon2.5h

After breakfast, we say good bye to our host families and kayak onto Llachon, paddling for about 2.5 hrs. The kayaks are two person, sit-on-top kayaks, which can be piloted with limited experience after a short introductory briefing. It is a great kayak experience with the fresh morning winds. Upon arrival back to the base camp, enjoy a hot drink before continuing.

People

Uros Floating Islands Visit

Lake Titicaca

Take a tour of these unique islands. Learn about the buoyant totora reeds that grow in the shallows of Lake Titicaca used to make everything from the islands themselves to the boats the islanders use for transportation (if constructed well, they last up to six months ). Find out from locals how the islands are constructed; as the layers closest to the water start to rot, they are replaced with fresh reeds on top.

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Accommodation

Balsa Inn

Hotel
DAY 14 Puno/Lima

Fly back to Lima and enjoy a free evening for exploring or sampling some yummy seafood.

Bus

Local Bus

Puno- Juliaca1h

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Air

Plane

Juliaca- Lima1.5h-2h

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Free Time

LimaEVENING

Spend time exploring this fantastic city and be sure to sample the fantastic seafood here.

Accommodation

Hotel Santa Cruz

Hotel
DAY 15 Lima

Depart at any time.

Administrative

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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