The Inca trail INCA TRAIL TREK
Join us as we walk along the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. We learn about traditional Andean culture on the 4-day trek to the summit of ‘The Lost City’ as we pass Inca ruins en route. We also discover the Sacred Valley, visit the colourful Pisac market and explore the historic town of Cusco.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Cusco. Explore the former Inca capital. Day 3 Sacred Valley Visit the lively Pisac market. Days 4/8 Inca Trail Begin a 4-day trek along the famous Inca trail to the summit of the mountain citadel of Machu Picchu. Traverse the Andes, hike through cloud forest and cross ‘Dead Woman’s Pass’ (4200m). Explore the ruins of Llactapata, Sayacmarca and Winaywayna along the way. Take a guided tour of the ancient ruins. Visit the small town of Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Cusco. Day 9 Cusco Explore the bustling town or enjoy optional activities including white-water rafting. Days 10/11 Lima Fly to the capital. Optional tour of the city. Overnight flight to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/pq
Salcantay 6264m
Inca Trail Trek Ref PQ PERU
WIÑAYWAYNA
Puyupatamarca 3800m Sayamarca
PACAYMAYO 3600m
Llulluchapampa Warmihuañusqa Pass 4215m
HUAYLLABAMBA Llactapata TOUR DATES LIMA PERU km 0 200 Km82 Inca Trail
Machu Picchu
Verónica 5682m
CUSCO Visit Pisac
OLLANTAYTAMBO From/To CUSCO
The Inca Trail Trek tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
km Old Inca capital 010 Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Solo departures are available.
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/pq
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT Llaqtapata
5000m 4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m
Day 6 – 5km Day 7 – 12km
TOUR ONLY – 9 DAYS Tour price without flights from £745
Llulluchapampa Phuyupatamarka Aguas Calientes optional walk Machu Picchu Day 8 – 15km Day 9 – 11km Day 10 – 4km Rest Day 4 DAY AMAZON EXTENSION PQA
Extend your tour to include a visit to the Amazon jungle. Ref, PQA – see website for details.
Apr Aug Dec
Runkuray 3900m
Cusco
Machu Picchu
Calientes
Punku Aguas
Inti
“A moderate to strenuous trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu ”
inclusive from
£1958 11 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE/STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 4 nights hotels 1 night hostal, 3 nights camping. 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus and train.
Trekking Details: This is a 4-day trek with an average of 5 to 6 hours walking each day. We reach a maximum altitude of 4200m. This trek has been graded as moderate to strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 14 to 17. flight DETAILS Ref: PQ
16
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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