Trekking the Inca Trail: 5D/4N
From AUD $1329
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(21 reviews)
Trekking the Inca Trail: 5D/4N
5 days
Small Group
Budget
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
There’s more than one way to earn your Peru hiking stripes. On the Lares Trek, you’ll get three days of trekking through the mountains around the Sacred Valley, passing by remote communities, farms, and friendly faces.
There’s more than one way to earn your Peru hiking stripes. On the Lares Trek, you’ll get three days of trekking through the mountains around the Sacred Valley, passing by remote communities, farms, and friendly faces. Forget just taking in the view — unique experiences are waiting for you.
Highlights
- Wander past local communities
- Porters and mules carry the majority of gear
- Catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Chicon Mountain
- Take a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Trip Details
5 days
Train, private van, hiking.
Small Group
English
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru
Budget
Active
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco
Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the trekking briefing at 4pm and look for a welcome note at the hotel. See the Joining Instructions section of the tour details for more information.
Day 2: Cusco/Cuncani
The Lares Trek is a scenic, less touristic route to hike through the Andes. It is one day shorter than the Inca Trail but higher in elevation. Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products for use on the Lares Trek.
Day 3: Lares Trek
Day 4: Kuyoc/Aguas Calientes
Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit to the ruins. When ready, head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group. Take the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo to meet the van for the ride back to Cusco where the trip will end upon arrival.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 5 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
There’s more than one way to earn your Peru hiking stripes. On the Lares Trek, you’ll get three days of trekking through the mountains around the Sacred Valley, passing by remote communities, farms, and friendly faces.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 02 Jan 2026
Customer Reviews
07/01/2024
This experience was life changing. My brother and I came away with an excellent taste of Peruvian culture and history. We ate like kings and were encouraged by our guides and crew along the way. Our safety and preparation was important; we were given ...
06/26/2024
Please check my TikTok (@kobynoel) for glowing reviews and positive feedback. We would be honored to take another G Adventures tour in the near future. We were so happy with the Inca Trail Trek.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/01/2024
This experience was life changing. My brother and I came away with an excellent taste of Peruvian culture and history. We ate like kings and were encouraged by our guides and crew along the way. Our safety and preparation was important; we were given ...
06/26/2024
Please check my TikTok (@kobynoel) for glowing reviews and positive feedback. We would be honored to take another G Adventures tour in the near future. We were so happy with the Inca Trail Trek.
06/21/2024
We couldn't have had a better time on our trek! Our guides, Ever and Afraim, were exceptionally kind, helpful, and encouraging. The porters were amazing too, carrying all of our belongings/tents/food and then clapping for us when we reached the camps...
06/19/2024
Trip of a lifetime for most and perfectly curated to ensure we had the best possible experience. Balanced between giving an authentic experience, but still giving us the comforts of a good meal and safe accommodation
06/11/2024
The whole experience was great. The whole team of guides, chefs and porters were engaging and funny. The porters worked unbelievable hard and i cannot say enough about the chefs, wow. Unbelievable. Also Ceasar was a great guide and i hope he goes on to g...
06/07/2024
The Inca Trail was truly a once in a lifetime experience and G Adventures excellent organization / logistics skills, along with their incredible tour guides and porters, made the experience that much more unforgettable. I would highly recommend this exp...
05/27/2024
Nestor as Guide and Edilberto as Chef with the support of Timo made it an exeptional experience for us. - Furthermore we loved the vibe of the whole team (incl. porters - sorry forgott theire names), wich was friendly respectful and with no lack of fun. ...
05/12/2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the Inca Trail. The whole trip was so well organised and food was amazing. It exceeded my expectations. Raul and Mahu were great guides and definitely added to my enjoyment of the trek
05/12/2024
G Adventures and especially Raul and his assistant Mahoo were excellent throughout. The organisation of the trip went without a hitch and the trip itself was well run and organised. The food was great and the porters do an absolutely incredible job. The ...
05/10/2024
The experience of a lifetime.
05/08/2024
Fantastic.
05/05/2024
I very much enjoyed this trip. The cooks, porters, and guides were amazing and I hope G adventures knows how lucky they are to have this team on board!
05/01/2024
Everything was perfect, even Milky was a very good
04/29/2024
It was incredible! I highly recommend and commend Jose, Liz, Walter, Jesus, and the porters.
04/29/2024
This is my second trip with G Adventures. My other trip was to Patagonia. The customer service leading up to the trip was amazing. No problem left unanswered. The CEOs are so knowledgable and passionate. I really appreciated their deep knowledge and ...
04/27/2024
Unforgettable for a lifetime!
04/26/2024
I had an epic journey to Peru and Machu Picchu that I would never have been able to undertake without G adventures. My guides, Cesar and Yu-ben were SO awesome. I felt like they shared their home with me and I had an authentic glimpse into Peru and the ...
04/24/2024
Lovely experience - loved our porters (porter team 9)
04/17/2024
Outstanding and amazing
04/09/2024
One of the most memorable and impactful trips I've taken in my life and would recommend to anyone.
03/18/2024
This overall experience was amazing. I loved every second of it. Group 16 was very well organized, kind and helpful. The food, people and views I will remember for the rest of my life.
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