Outdoor Pursuits

Rafting the Ocoee, Over-night Trip

For an unforgettable day of adventure on the Ocoee River, double your excitement with a whitewater rafting trip that combines Upper and Middle sections of the river. The Upper Ocoee features the Olympic Section which was the whitewater rafting course during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Experience the thrill of challenging rapids like Let’s Make a Deal, Slam Dunk and Humongous. After completing the Upper, stop for a well deserved rest and enjoy a catered lunch prepared on site right by the river before the Middle Section continues. Space is limited on these trips so plan early!

• Minimum age: 12 years
• Recommended for: First timers to veterans
• Excitement level: Medium to higher intensity
• Trip length: 10 miles
• Total trip time: 6 hours
• Time on the River: 4.5 hours
• Lunch is included
• Waiver requirement: All participants are required to sign a waiver
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• Riverside Camping

  Our Ocoee River Camping site is located on a 6 acre campground where you can park, set up site, build a fire, and hang out, literally. Hammock campers have plenty of trees to choose from and the shade helps keep you cool on those hot summer days. If that’s not cool enough, our property borders the Lower Ocoee and has two take outs allowing easy access into and out of the river for those looking to float or take a swim.

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Full Itinerary

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Day 1   Lima, arrive at any time.  

The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will review the details of your tour.

         Options: Lima City Tour, Bike Miraflores and Barranco

Day 2   Lima/Cusco, fly to Cusco. 

Meals included: Breakfast

Options: City Tour.  Walk around the Plaza de Armas, Visit Qenqo, Koricancha, the Cathedral, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and the archaeological site of Sacsaywaman. Wear comfortable shoes and arm yourself with a city map and set out to explore.

Day 3   Cusco/Sacred Valley. 

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).

Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit| Your G for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Options:  Hike to the Ollantaytambo and look over the ruins.

Day 4   Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes

Journey to Aguas Calientes and opt to visit the local hot springs and hit the market.

Meals included: Breakfast

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  Hot Springs Visit

  Aguas Calientes

  $6 USD per person

  Soak your sore muscles in the local hot springs for which the town, Aguas Calientes, was originally named.

• 1-Day Inca Trail Hike

  Inca Trail 6h-8h

  Traverse cloud forests while enjoying spectacular views on this '1-day Inca Trail' trek. Start by disembarking the train at km 104. Follow the local guide as the trail rises steeply up into the mountains and winds past the archaeological sites of Wiñay Wayna and Inti Pata. Gain insight into the fascinating culture of the Incas en route to the trek's culmination at the Sun Gate. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way, and reach the Sun Gate in the late afternoon. Enjoy free time to explore a bit of Machu Picchu before the guided tour the following day. After, take one of the blue buses from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a hotel in town. Opt to visit nearby hot springs to soak sore muscles, if time permits.

  **Please note this must be pre-booked as it requires an Inca Trail permit, which is on request and subject to availability. Please speak to your GCO or travel agent for more information.

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Day 5   Machu Picchu/Cusco

Start early to visit the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide before returning back to Cusco.

Start early to catch the sunrise at the top. Take the bus up to the historic spiritual centre of the Incas, the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins with an expert guide then explore on your own.

Later, return by train to Ollantaytambo and meet a private vehicle to head back to Cusco.

Meals included: Breakfast

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  • Day 6   Cusco
    • There's plenty to see and do in Cusco, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting Museo Inka, Museo de Historia Regional, and whitewater rafting. 
    • Meals included: Breakfast
    • Options:  

    • Mountain Biking

      Cusco

      Take to two wheels and head out into the hills around Cusco for some nature-meets-adrenaline fun. Try a trip to the Sacred Valley, perhaps, visiting an Inca ruin along the way.

      Inka Museum

      Cusco

      10PEN per person

      Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology.

      Cusco City Tour

      Cusco

      45PEN per person

      Enjoy a half-day tour of Cusco's main sights. Walk around the Plaza de Armas (main square) and explore this city steeped in one of the world's most alluring and ancient cultures. Visit Qenqo, Koricancha, the Cathedral, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and the archaeological site of Sacsaywaman.

      Horseback Riding

      Cusco

      150PEN per person

      Hop in the saddle and explore Cusco’s archaeological sites by horseback on a 3.5 hr tour – no previous experience needed. Dress for the weather, and bring sunblock and a hat, just in case.

      Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip

      Cusco7km

      Lookout over these colorful Andean mountains striped with maroon, turquoise, lavender, and gold. The sediment, elevation, and proximity to the ocean create a landscape that has to be seen to be believed. Get started early to drive around 2 hours to the starting point of this challenging, yet rewarding full-day hike. Reaching 5,029m (16,500 ft) this 14km hike is no walk in the park, but these unique mountains do not disappoint.

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  • Day 7   Cusco/Lima

  • •    Head to the airport and fly back to Lima.  Free time in Lima to explore!

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• • Day 8   Depart Lima any time.