I can't recommend this tour enough. Well organized, amazing experience. Hiking was beautiful and the porters and staff were so hard working, they carried everything, set-up camp for us every day/night and allowed guests to immerse in the magic of the Incan culture and natural beauty unencumbered. Also - the food, which was cooked fresh every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner was delicious, healthy and made with care.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
I did not know Gadventures or anyone who have traveled with Gadventures before booking the Classic Peru trip. It has exceeded my expectation in terms of activities and how genuine and local they were and the execution of the program. Will definitely travel with Gadventures again
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Guest House, Camping, Hut
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cusco, Lima, Puno, Ollantaytambo
Cusco, Lima, Puno, Ollantaytambo, Llactapata, Dead Woman's Pass, Phuyupatamarca
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This was the best trip for me sp far. I got to know a country that has so much to give. The Colombian peaple and the i digenous communties welcomed us with open arms and we felt so safe all the time. Thank you G Adventures, thank you Carlos and thank you Hugo and your fantastic trio (you. Mono and Pinochio?
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Villa, Guest House
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cartagena, Santa Marta, The Lost
Cartagena, Santa Marta, The Lost City Trek, Teyuna Paraiso Camp, Ricardito Camp, Minca, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Taganga
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If you did not manage to reserve permits for the Inca Trail, we highly recommend the Salkantay as an alternative. Apart from the classic Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek is without a doubt one of the most beautiful treks in the Andes. National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine listed it as one of the 25 best treks in the world. The trek is currently open to everyone and there are no limitations on spaces and permits.
The Salkantay Trek will take you through unique and varying landscapes with the scenery nothing short of breathtaking! Photographers will experience sheer ecstasy as we walk along ancient and solitary footpaths: from picturesque grassy highlands to flourishing cloud forests, where luxuriant tropical rainforests meet colossal snow-capped mountains. The Salkantay Trek is off-the-beaten path and authentic. You will be spirited away into a world of phenomenal beauty and abundance of nature, with sacred solitude and hours of deliciously quiet contemplation.
Since the ancient Incan times, the spectacular glacier-capped peak of Mount Salkantay has been considered as sacred and the protector of the local people and their crops. The name Salkantay or Salcantay is a Quechua word meaning invincible, wild or savage. Thus, Salkantay is often called "Savage Mountain". Salkantay (Nevado Salkantay), or Sallqantay in Quechua, is the highest peak of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, which forms part of the Andes Mountain Range, rising to 6271 meters above sea level (20,574 ft). Salkantay is located less than 50 miles from the city of Cusco.
We are looking forward to taking you on a great hike.
Trekking and HikingMountains
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Tent, Hostel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, peruvian
Destinations
Salkantay, Cusco, Machu Picchu
Salkantay, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Colcapampa, La Playa, Aguas Calientes
An absolutely fabntastic holiday, well planned and our guide just made this so enjoyable. I've never been on a holiday where I got to see so much - I enjoyed every minute of it and would recommend it to anyone who wishes to go and explore Peru.
Trekking and HikingAdventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
As initially mentioned, this trip was absolutely incredible. Alex, our main guide, did a wonderful job getting us to bond as a group and encouraging us to think as one unit while we were trekking together. He also did a wonderful job integrating the porters into the mix while we were on the trail. We truly felt like one big family by the end, and it made the experience extraordinarily special. My partner got ill on the last day of the hike and I was so nervous we weren't going to make it to the end. This hike and seeing Machi Picchu has been a dream of mine for so long. But Alex made sure we got to the end and I was teary-eyed when I say Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate. It was everything I had hoped for, made even better by the wonderful people I was with.
Additionally, the inclusion of the activities with local artisans was wonderful. I loved learning about the different techniques, seeing the local way of life, and being able to buy goods from communities where the impacts would be immediately felt. It's exactly the type of tourism economy that lifts up communities and countries.
G Adventures did an amazing job with this trip and I would book another trip through you all in a heart beat. Thank for for providing me with the opportunity to fulfill my dream, above and beyond what I could have imagined.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Llac
Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Llactapata, Dead Woman's Pass, Wiñay Wayna
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This should be on everyone?s ?bucket list?. Each person from G Adventures was extraordinarily committed to ensuring travelers were well-supported. I learned so much and enjoyed both the physical challenges and the luxurious meals and accommodations. I will choose G Adventures again and again in the future.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
When we first came to Latin America to begin operations, an itinerary in Peru was a no brainer. From exploring the diverse markets of Cuzco, trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or the hike to the colourful Rainbow Mountain, Peru is a nature-lovers dream. We know Peru is a classic bucket list destination so we’ve included all the highlights into a perfect action-packed ten-day trip that’ll satisfy the adventurous spirit of any traveller. Get your culture fix in between treks with a tour of Lima and a visit to the ancient site of Ollantaytambo to learn about Peru’s rich history. If you are a fan of mother nature, grand views, and fuzzy llamas look no further - this is the trip for you.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-40 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes
Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes
22% OFF TODAY
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Amazing experience. Inca trail and homestay were standout highlights. Trip could have been better organised to minimise unnecessary travel. Rainbow mountain was too busy and felt unsustainable (something at odds with the g culture we love).
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Villa, Camping, Lodge
Age Range
12-95 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, La Paz, Inca Trail, Machu
Lima, La Paz, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Ollantaytambo
This "Seven-day Salkantay Trek & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu" is ideal for those who want to try a bit of the two best treks to Machu Picchu: the Inca Trail and the Salkantay. The trek to Salkantay will take you to the beautiful Humantay Lake and the surrounding snowy mountains — an attraction not to be missed when visiting the Cusco region.
It will pass through different altitudes and each will be characterized by its diverse microclimates ranging from 2100 meters to 4,300 meters. After having traveled through snowy mountains, colorful valleys and cloud forests, we will arrive at our main objective, Machu Picchu, or the "Lost City of the Incas."
Come join us and discover the most remote and charming places in the company of experts that will make your trip unforgettable.
See the itinerary section for more details.
The Salkantay Trek is a really good option to the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. You can’t miss these unique Andean landscapes, and enjoy wonderful views.
Hiking around amazing lagoons with breathtaking views to the Andean Mountain Range, extraordinary glaciers and mountains, you’ll finally reach the Citadel of Machu Picchu. According the National Geographic, the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is among the best 25 treks in the world. This trekking is certainly worth it!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Beginning and ending in Cusco, the former capital of the Incan Empire, discover spectacular scenery on the Salkantay Trek. This remarkable 4-day trek winds through lush jungles, across high mountain passes and beside serene azure lagoons. Trekking along the slopes of majestic Salkantay Mountain reveals some of the most mesmerizing vistas Peru has to offer, and with far fewer trekkers than the Inca Trail, you can immerse yourself in nature in this remote paradise. This trek, named one of the "25 Best Treks in the World" by National Geographic, culminates at the magnificent, Incan Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that fuses the best of two legendary treks into one epic journey. Begin with the awe-inspiring Lares Trek, where vibrant Quechua communities, steaming natural hot springs, and sky-high mountain passes set the stage for adventure. Then dive straight into the magic of the Inca Trail Express, hiking through lush cloud forests and ancient stone paths before your triumphant arrival at Machu Picchu through the iconic Sun Gate, just as the Incas did centuries ago.
This isn’t just a trek. It’s a soul-stirring expedition through time, culture, and jaw-dropping scenery. Lose yourself in the Andes, find yourself in the heart of history.
Two epic trails. One unforgettable journey. Are you in?
AdventureTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers