Machu Picchu HEIGHTS OF MACHU PICCHU
Explore the highlights of Peru on this fascinating two-week trip. Along the way we discover Lake Titicaca, the birthplace of the Inca civilisation. From Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, we travel into the Sacred Valley to begin our 4-day trek along the trail to the impressive mountain citadel of Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Lima. Day 2 Sillustani funeral towers Fly to Juliaca. Visit the Inca burial towers at Sillustani. Day 3 Lake Titicaca Travel to the world’s highest navigable lake. There are optional trips to the Indian communities on Uros and Taquile Islands. Days 4/5 Cusco Explore this colonial town on a walking tour and visit the colourful Pisac Market and Sacsayhuaman. Days 6/10 Inca Trail Trek to the historic remains of Machu Picchu following the famous Inca trail. Re-visit Machu Picchu on the final day before returning to Cusco. Days 11/12 Rafting Enjoy two free days in Cusco. Choose from a range of optional activities including white-water rafting. Day 13 Lima Fly to the capital. Days 14/15 Overnight flight to the UK.
Amazon Extension Ref PMA Heights of Machu Picchu Ref PM
LIM A PER U
MACHU PICCHU
Inca T rail 4-day trek
MALDONADO Amazon jungle lodge
CUSCO 3400 m Old Inca capital
Optional train Juliaca
T AQUILE ISL AND
PUNO
P ACIFIC O CEAN
km 0 300 Ti ticaca Lake TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
5000m 4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m
Day 6 – 5km or call our experts on 0844 875 1893 Llaqtapata Llulluchapampa Phuyupatamarka Aguas Calientes optional walk Machu Picchu Day 7 – 12km Day 8 – 15km Day 9 – 11km Day 10 – 4km 17 Rest Day
BR AZIL PUER TO
“The classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, graded moderate to strenuous”
inclusive from
£2559 15 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE/STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 9 nights hotels, 1 night hostal, 3 nights camping. 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus and train.
Comment: This is a 4-day trek with about 5-6 hours walking each day. Generally we walk between 3000m and 4000m, reaching 4200m at the highest point. Our trek grade for this tour is moderate to strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 14 to 17. TOUR DATES
The Heights of Machu Picchu tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/pm
TOUR ONLY – 14 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1449
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/pm flight DETAILS Ref: PM
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