Absolute Peru

This 20-night escorted tour by G Adventures opens with a chance to meet your group in Lima before heading inland to the Andes. The itinerary includes Cusco and the Sacred Valley’s markets and pottery studios, plus a guided hike of the Inca Trail, with support from porters who carry your kit. Machu Picchu awaits at the trail’s end, its ruins accessible via a regulated circuit to manage visitor numbers.

The journey continues with a guided tour of the Colca Canyon where condors glide overhead, and a homestay on Lake Titicaca's floating islands introduces local life intimately. The final stretch leads to the Amazon, staying at the exclusive G Lodge Amazon for wildlife watching from the canopy. Internal flights and local transport are included, alongside some free time to choose your own pace amid Peru's layered geography and history.

While the trail offers strenuous hiking and occasional power outages in lodgings, the itinerary strikes a balance between activity and downtime, scenic highlights and cultural interaction. The group size remains small and manageable, accompanied by expert local guides and a group leader who adds context without crowding the experience.