Other departure dates are available, please call our office.
Trips operating from November to January are special "out of season" trips for those clients unable to travel during the normal trekking season. It should be noted these trips would take place during Peru's rainy season, so the trail could be damp (but still beautiful!). |
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This classic trek along the historic Inca Trail is considered by many to be one of the great short treks of the world, and is a great introduction to trekking in the Andes. Importantly we spend ample time in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley while acclimatizing to the altitude before heading onto the trail. During the walk we experience a complete range of environs all in the space of four days. We ascend the jungle trails and cloud forest to appreciate the panorama of Andean peaks that would have inspired the Inca people, as we make our way to Machu Picchu. Words cannot describe the exhilaration of first sighting these enigmatic ruins. Rather than heading back to Cuzco we spend a night in Aguas Calientes, and this gives us the opportunity to visit Machu Picchu at its best, in the early morning. Before and after the trek we have time to explore the Cuzco we know so well, delving into a selection of Spanish taverns, cathedrals and colourful Quechua Indian markets. |
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| FACTS: |
| • | 12-day trip |
| • | 4-day introductory trek |
| • | 8 nights hotels |
| • | Start Lima/finish Cuzco |
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| HIGHLIGHTS: |
| • | The splendor of Cuzco with its churches, |
| • | cathedrals, plazas, markets and cultural |
| • | heritage |
| • | Walking in the beautiful Sacred Valley to |
| • | view ancient Inca salt pans |
| • | Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu with |
| • | dramatic mountain views |
| • | Visit Machu Picchu on two occasions |
| • | and at the best times of day |
| • | Tourist train to/from Machu Picchu |
| • | Extra day at leisure in Cuzco after trek |
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| ACTIVITY LEVEL: |
| • | Introductory |
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| ITINERARY IN BRIEF: |
| Day 1: |
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Arrive in Lima |
| Day 2: |
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Fly across the Andes to Cuzco |
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Tour of City and Ruins |
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Drive and walk into the Sacred Valley |
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Sacred Valley |
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Begin Inca Trail trek |
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Inca Trail-Trek toward first pass |
| Day 8: |
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Inca Trail-the longest day |
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Inca Trail-last day of trek |
| Day 10: |
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Machu Picchu |
| Day 11: |
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Cuzco-free day |
| Day 12: |
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Trip concludes in Cuzco |
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