Inca Empire

Arrive at any time.
Day 1 Lima

Hop a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day for shopping and exploring the city. Opt for a city tour.
Day 2 Lima/Cusco (1B)

Spend a full day enjoying optional activities in the area.
Day 3 Cusco (1B)

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo ruins. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before exploring the Pisac ruins. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. Finish the day exploring the Ollantaytambo ruins with a local guide.
Day 4 Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B, 1L)

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.
Day 5 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

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.
Day 6 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

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).
Day 7 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)

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 site and enjoy free time to explore until noon as permitted by the tourist ticket. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge, if time allows. Catch the bus to Aguas Calientes to meet any non-hiking members of your group. Eat and relax before your train back to Cusco in the afternoon.
Day 8 Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)

Use a free day to explore more of Cusco or relax.
Day 9 Cusco (1B)

Travel day by bus from Cusco to Puno. Spend some time on arrival wandering the small city.
Day 10 Cusco/Puno (1B)

Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca with a homestay in a small village.
Day 11 Puno/Lake Titicaca (1B, 1D)

Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit to Sillustani burial site.
Day 12 Lake Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)

Travel by bus and cross the border into Bolivia, arriving in La Paz.
Day 13 Puno/La Paz (1B)

Visit the pre-Incan ruins of Tiahuanaco.
Day 14 La Paz (1B)

Depart at any time.
Day 15 La Paz (1B)