Heights of Machu Picchu
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Tour code: PM Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate to Challenging
DURATION DAYS 14
TOUR
£1349 14 £2360 15
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PUERTO LIMA
MACHU PICCHU
4-day trek
Optional train Inca Trail
PERU
PACIFIC OCEAN
0 km 280 km
Heights of Machu Picchu PM Amazon Extension PMA
CUSCO 3400m Old Inca capital
TAQUILE ISLAND
Juliaca PUNO Titicaca Lake Tour essentials The classic Inca Trail trek to 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 four-day trek along the Inca trail to the impressive mountain citadel of Machu Picchu.
14 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Lima. Day 2 Sillustani Funeral Towers Fly to Juliaca. Visit the Inca burial towers at Sillustani. Day 3 Lake Titicaca Travel to Puno located on the shore of the world’s highest navigable lake. Optional trip 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 fortress. Days 6/10 Inca Trail Trek to the historic remains
5000m 4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m
Day 6 - 6km Llaqtapata
of Machu Picchu following the famous Inca Trail. Re-visit Machu Picchu on the fi nal day before returning to Cusco. Days 11/12 Rafting Enjoy two free days in Cusco. Choose from a range of optional activities including whitewater rafting or visits to Inca sites. Day 13 Lima Fly to the capital. Optional city tour. Day 14 Tour ends Lima.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Llulluchpampa Phyupatamarka Extend your tour
Amazon Extension Why not extend your adventure by three days and visit the Amazon. Explore the jungle by dugout canoe and on foot. Please refer to our website for more details.
Tour code: PMA Aguas Calientes
Rest Day Optional Walk
Machu Picchu Day 7 - 10km Day 8 - 15km Day 9 - 11km Day 10 - 4km 126 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
Accommodation: 9 nights standard hotels, 1 night simple guesthouse, 3 nights basic camping. Meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader/trek guide, porters, cook, boatmen and some local guides. Transport: Bus, train and internal fl ights. Trekking Details: 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. We have graded this trek as moderate to challenging. This tour is also available as a non-trekking version; please contact us for further details. Group size: Generally 14 to 18.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 31 Mar - 13 Apr 19 May - 01 Jun 16 Jun - 29 Jun 28 Jul - 10 Aug 18 Aug - 31 Aug 15 Sep - 28 Sep 20 Oct - 02 Nov 17 Nov - 30 Nov 22 Dec - 04 Jan
2014 Tour only dates 06 Apr - 19 Apr 18 May - 31 May 15 Jun - 28 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £175
MALDONADO Amazon Jungle lodge
DAYS DAYS
The Americas - Peru
TREK LENGTH AND GRADIENT
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