8 Day Inca Discovery (Inca Trail)

Fully Guided Adventure Small Group Walking & Hiking Inca Trail

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Trip Length

8 Days

Trip Starts

Lima

Trip Finishes

Cusco

8 Day Inca Discovery (Inca Trail) Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Peru

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Active

Departures

Jan 2025 to Nov 2026

Budget

Affordable

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Challenging

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

PID

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Inca Discovery (Inca Trail). Perfect for those looking to experience the region's archaeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time, this adventure includes a four-day trek along the Inca Trail. This is one of the world's best-known hikes and will reward those willing to break a sweat with a stunning combination of mountainscapes, cloud forests, and jungles. We run our own treks, which ensures the fair treatment of our porters and quality equipment.

Itinerary

Arrive in Lima at any time. There are no planned activities so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. There is a welcome meeting in the evening. Stay: Ibis Budget Miraflores

Take a transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and getting used to the altitude. Stay: Hotel Prisma (B)

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). Stay: Hotel Inka Paradise (B/L)

Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata. Stay: Campsite Wayllabamba (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Pacaymayo Campsite (B/L/D)

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). Stay: Wiñaywanyna Campsite (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Hotel Prisma (B)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Sample seafood in Lima.
Soak in the views and culture of the Sacred Valley.
Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Learn ancient traditions at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op.

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 Discover Moment: Cusco
Sacred Valley guided tour
Pottery making demonstration
Inca Trail guided hike with cooks and porters (4 days)
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotels (4 Nights), camping (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.
3 Nights Camping If your trip includes the Inca Trail or Lares Trek, we use three-person tents to accommodate two travellers, leaving room for your sleeping mats and sleeping bags (not provided, but available for rent). There are a few places along the trail with permanent (very basic) toilet facilities and we also set up private toilet tents for the use of G travellers.

G Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) on hike

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Plane, train, private van, hiking

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima - Cusco

Day 3: Cusco - Ollantaytambo

Day 4: Inca Trail

Day 5: Inca Trail

Day 6: Inca Trail

Day 7: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Day 8: Cusco

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