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The Inca Journey | Lima, Peru | April 22-May2, 2026

Apr 22 - May 2, 2026

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Erica Autin

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About this trip

This private, small-group tour will introduce you to the best of Peru, from ruins high in the Andes to wildlife deep in the Amazon. Embrace cultures past and present in Cusco before travelling by rail to Machu Picchu. You’ll have lots of time to explore ruins, museums, markets, and even hot springs. Following your visit to the Andes, travel deep into the Amazon to explore the jungle. 

Day 1 · Wed, Apr 22 · Arrive in Lima


Arrive in Lima

Arrive in Lima with free time to relax and explore the city. **All pricing is subject to availability and currency conversion rates.

Day 2 · Thu, Apr 23 · Lima, Peru


Exploring Lima

Breakfast is included.

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Excursion Options (Lima, Peru)

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  • Lima Cooking Class (4 Hours)

    Apr 23, 2026

    Get a taste of Peruvian cuisine, visit local markets, sample exotic fruit, select fresh ingredients, and try your hand at preparing unique. Peruvian dishes are influenced by Chinese, Italian, West African, and Japanese cuisines. Please note that i...

  • Lima City Tour (Half Day Guided Tour)

    Apr 23, 2026

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    $40 / person

    Discover Lima’s cultural and culinary highlights on this half-day guided tour. Visit the Santo Domingo Monastery, walk around Plaza de Armas, marvel at the Bodega y Quadra Museum, and get to know some of Lima's lovely neighbourhoods. Stop to enjoy...

  • Lima Experience (Full Day Guided Tour with Lunch)

    Apr 23, 2026

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    $150 / person

    Experience the highlights of Lima, including its significant historical eras, such as the Pre-Hispanic Oracle of Pachacamac. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the bohemian district of Barranco, and visit the colonial convent of San Francisco, a...

  • Huacas and Larco Museum by Night

    Apr 23, 2026

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    $90 / person

    Tour three different Huacas in the city, which were built during pre-Inca times in the middle of Lima. Then, visit the Larco Museum, where you can enjoy a 3-course dinner in the on-site restaurant.

Day 3 · Fri, Apr 24 · Lima to Cusco


Lima to Cusco

Fly to Cusco. Once arriving in Cusco, you have free time to shop and explore. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class, or try out a city tour, and visit museums and archaeological sites. There's plenty to see and do in Cusco, and you have some ...

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Excursion Options (Cusco, Peru)

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  • Cusco City Tour

    Apr 24, 2026

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    $14 / person

    Enjoy a half-day tour of Cusco's main sights. Walk around the Plaza de Armas (main square) and explore this city steeped in one of the world's most alluring and ancient cultures. Visit Qenqo, Koricancha, the Cathedral, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, an...

  • Inka Museum

    Apr 24, 2026

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    $3 / person

    Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology.

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket

    Apr 24, 2026

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    $40 / person

    This ticket allows admission to 16 sights of the city of Cusco. This ticket includes admission to many popular museums and cathedrals. The ticket also provides entrance to Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, as well as sights in the South Valley of ...

  • Cusco Cooking Class

    Apr 24, 2026

    Channel your inner chef and get a taste of Peruvian cuisine. Learn all about the essential ingredients, and try your hand at preparing unique Peruvian dishes with a local expert.

Day 4 · Sat, Apr 25 · Sacred Valley, Peru


Full-day Guided Tour of the Sacred Valley

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....

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Excursion Options (Sacred Valley, Peru)

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  • Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins and Hike (1h-1h30m)

    Apr 25, 2026

    Get your blood flowing on a steep hike up to the Pinkuylluna Incan storehouses. Perched on the hill, these ruins provide excellent views of the Sacred Valley and the Ollantaytambo ruins below.

  • Ollantaytambo Ruins Visit (1h30m)

    Apr 25, 2026

    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.

Day 5 · Sun, Apr 26 · Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes


Journey to Aguas Calientes

Journey to the beautiful town of Aguas Calientes and perhaps enjoy a visit to the local hot springs or explore the market. Board a morning train that winds through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to the end of the line: the village of Aguas Calien...

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Excursion Options (Aguas Calientes, Peru)

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  • Hot Springs Visit

    Apr 26, 2026

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    $6 / person

    Soak your sore muscles in the local hot springs for which the town, Aguas Calientes, was originally named.

  • 1-Day Inca Trail Hike

    Apr 26, 2026

    Traverse cloud forests while enjoying spectacular views on this '1-day Inca Trail' trek. Start by disembarking the train at km 104. Follow the local guide as the trail rises steeply up into the mountains and winds past the archaeological sites of ...

Day 6 · Mon, Apr 27 · Machupicchu, Peru


Machu Picchu

Start early to visit the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu and catch the sunrise at the top. Tour the ruins with an expert guide and enjoy free time to explore on your own. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel ...

Day 7 · Tue, Apr 28 · Cusco, Peru


Cusco

Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Opt to visit the local market, a nearby archaeological site, or get a massage. With plenty of free time, you can choose to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain. Breakfast is included.

Excursion Options (Cusco, Peru)

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  • Mountain Biking

    Apr 28, 2026

    Take to two wheels and head out into the hills around Cusco for some nature-meets-adrenaline fun. Try a trip to the Sacred Valley, perhaps, visiting an Inca ruin along the way.

  • Inka Museum

    Apr 28, 2026

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    $3 / person

    Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology.

  • Cusco City Tour

    Apr 28, 2026

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    $14 / person

    Enjoy a half-day tour of Cusco's main sights. Walk around the Plaza de Armas (main square) and explore this city steeped in one of the world's most alluring and ancient cultures. Visit Qenqo, Koricancha, the Cathedral, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, an...

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket

    Apr 28, 2026

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    $40 / person

    This ticket allows admission to 16 sights of the city of Cusco. This ticket includes admission to many popular museums and cathedrals. The ticket also provides entrance to Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, as well as sights in the South Valley of ...

  • Horseback Riding

    Apr 28, 2026

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    $150.00

    Hop in the saddle and explore Cusco’s archaeological sites by horseback on a 3.5 hr tour – no previous experience needed. Dress for the weather, and bring sunblock and a hat, just in case.

  • Rainbow Mountain Hike

    Apr 28, 2026

    Look out over these colorful Andean mountains striped with maroon, turquoise, lavender, and gold. The sediment, elevation, and proximity to the ocean create a landscape that has to be seen to be believed. Get started early to drive around 3 hours ...

Day 8 · Wed, Apr 29 · Cusco to the Amazon Jungle


Travel to G Lodge Amazon

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized boat to our comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon Jungle. After a brief stop in town to store large luggage, drive to the pier and tra...

Wildlife-spotting Night Walk

Get the lowdown on local flora and fauna, and grab a flashlight to discover what’s living around lodge grounds. Receive help from the talented, expert naturalist guide to locate heaps of hidden creatures! Keep an eye out for snakes, tarantulas, ow...

Day 9 · Thu, Apr 30 · Tambopata, Peru


Tambopata - Exploring the Amazon

Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and clay licks. Spend some time relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole, or visiting a nearby plantation. Go for a caiman-spotting cruise afte...

Jungle Excursions

Enjoy visits to Oxbow Lakes to learn about the jungle and its inhabitants. Be introduced to the area’s rich flora and fauna by expert naturalist guides, who can teach extensive uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditiona...

Free Time - Afternoon

Spend time around the lodge or go further afield. Free time is yours to explore any way you want!

Caiman-Spotting Cruise

Head out after dark by motorized canoe to search for caimans on the river banks. Enjoy a lesson on caimans from the expert guide. Take advantage of the keen eyes of the expert naturalist guides –they are truly spectacular at spotting these elusive...

Day 10 · Fri, May 1 · Amazon to Lima


Fly back to Lima

Fly back to Lima for an optional final dinner and night out. Enjoy a delicious Amazonian breakfast before heading back to the airport by motorized boat and van. Fly to Lima and opt for a final night out for dinner or Pisco Sours. Motorized Canoe T...

Day 11 · Sat, May 2 · Depart


Depart Peru

Depart the hotel for transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Bringing back so many amazing stories and memories to last a lifetime! Breakfast included.