We’ll admit it, no one does the Inca Trail quite like G-Adventures. G combines the cultural highlights of the Sacred Valley with the challenge of one of the world’s best-known hikes. The four-day Inca Trail trek passes through a stunning combination of the region’s ruins, mountainscapes and cloud forests. Once you catch your first glimpse of Machu Picchu in the early morning light, you’ll know it was all worthwhile. Best of all, since G runs their own treks, they can ensure the fair treatment of their porters and the quality of food and equipment, so you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the region. 

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The Inti Raymi festival takes place every June 24th in the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Cusco. In Quechua Inti means Sun and Raymi means celebration. Inti Raymi is the celebration of the God Sun, the most venerated god in Inca religion. According to Inca tradition, Pachatutec, the first Inca, created the Inti Raymi to celebrate the winter solstice which marked the first day of the New Year in the Inca calendar. The winter solstice begins on June 21st but according to the incas, the sun stays in the same place until the 24th when it finally rises. Therefore, every year on June 24th the festival of the Inti Raymi takes place in the city of Cusco.  

In Cusco, every corner tells a story and every story is captivating, mystical and inviting. Imagine walking through streets with names like "Ataúd" [Coffin], Siete Culebras [Seven Serpents] and "Harpies" [Harpies]. In these streets time seems to have stopped, every corner offers a piece of history, and the stones remain alive because they have survived intact.

Cusco witnessed the arrival of the Spanish, and yet to this day it conserves an ancestral magic which captivates the thousands of visitors who each year form part of its living history.

Cusco, acknowledged as the historic capital of Peru, renowned as the navel of the Earth.  Once you visit for yourself, you will be captivated by it's magic.

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This otherwise modest village is proud to offer the world an invaluable treasure, in the form of the famous Maras salt. These saltpans create an impressive spectacle: hundreds of pure white pools, around which it is possible to walk. And local people offer every imaginable product made from this precious salt, even chocolates!

Maras is also home to the Moray Archaeological Complex, where circular agricultural terraces, or "muyus" were excavated from the earth to create different microclimates, as part of what is said to have been an Inca agricultural research station.

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There is a place in the south of Peru where a mountain attracts, not so much for its grandeur, but  for its spectacular look. We are talking about Vinicunca, or rainbow mountain, which has become one of the greatest tourist attractions in the land of the Incas.

Located in the Cordillera de Vilcanota - southeast of the city of Cusco- Vinicunca offers a wonderful show, from the same path that leads to it. It is a journey of approximately five hours by car and on foot that, even though demands a high physical preparation, culminates in a postcard image that is forever engraved in the memory of the traveler.

For those who choose not to participate in the trek, the day will be spent in Cusco at leisure.

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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).

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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.

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 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.

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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).

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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 heading to your accommodation.

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Return to Machu Picchu for another morning visit.  Spend the afternoon in Aguas Calientes at the hot springs, getting a massage or just relaxing.  

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Today you will begin your journey back to  Cusco.  Once you arrive in Cusco., you will have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to enjoy the many magnificent sights and sounds of the Inti Raymi celebration sprinkled all throughout the city.   Enjoy the many parades and dances taking place in the streets and culminating at the Plaza de Armas in the historical center of Cusco.  

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Spend your free day roaming around the city of Cusco or choose to take in the Inti Raymi festival.  The Inti Raymi festival takes place every June 24th in the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Cusco. In Quechua Inti means Sun and Raymi means celebration. Inti Raymi is the celebration of the God Sun, the most venerated god in Inca religion. According to Inca tradition, Pachatutec, the first Inca, created the Inti Raymi to celebrate the winter solstice which marked the first day of the New Year in the Inca calendar. The winter solstice begins on June 21st but according to the incas, the sun stays in the same place until the 24th when it finally rises. Therefore, every year on June 24th the festival of the Inti Raymi takes place in the city of Cusco. 

Overnight Cusco

Enjoy some last-minute shopping or relaxation in Cusco before boarding your flight and heading on to your next adventure.