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Tour code: HT Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Challenging


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£999


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DAYS 12 £2129 14 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE DAYS


LIMA


Inti Punku Machu


Picchu


AGUAS CALIENTES PHUYAPATAMARCA


Km 104


Warmiwanusqa Pass 4200m


Inca


Chiraisca Pass 5017m


Salkantay 6271m


LLULLUCHA -PAMPA


Cruzpata Mollepata


PACIFIC OCEAN


SISAYPAMPA SORAYPAMPA


0 km The High Trail of the Incas HT Challenging trekking along the extended route of the classic Inca Trail


On this trip to Peru we trek along an extended route of the classic Inca Trail. We hike past Mount Salkatanay (6271m), through the Inca Tunnel and along the ridge of the Urubamba River. Descending the staircase to the ‘Gate of the Sun’ we see the magnifi cent citadel of Machu Picchu. We tour the ancient mystical site including its temples, stairways, palaces and gabled stone dwellings.


12 day tour itinerary


Day 1 Tour starts Cusco. Walking tour of the ancient Inca capital. Days 2/3 Cusco Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress and the colourful Pisac Market. Optional whitewater rafting in the Sacred Valley. Days 4/10 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Hike the High Inca Trail to the spectacular remains of Machu Picchu. Trek past the snow- capped Salkatanay peak (6271m) and camp at Sisaypampa Pass (4250m). Traverse the Andes, trek through cloud forest and cross Dead Woman’s Pass (4200m). Explore the ruins of Llactapata, Sayaqmarca and


5000m 4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m


Day 4 - 12km Soraypampa


Winay-wayna along the way. Reach the Sun Gate for our fi rst view of Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour of the ancient ‘Lost City’ of the Incas. Optional dip in thermal springs to relax after the trek. Revisit the site for sunrise on the fi nal day. Catch a train from Aguas Calientes back to Cusco. Day 11 Cusco Today is free to relax or take an optional trip to the unusual Inca ruins of Moray. Day 12 Tour ends Cusco.


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Sisaypampa Puacarackancha Llulluchapampa Pluyupatamarka Extend your tour


Amazon Extension Why not end 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: HTA To CUSCO


PAUCAR -KANCHA


Ocobamba 5126m


From CUSCO 15 km 0 km The Amazon Extension HTA Tour essentials


Accommodation: 5 nights standard hotels, 1 night simple guesthouse, 5 nights basic camping. Meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader/trek guide, porters, horsemen and cook. Transport: Coach, train and internal fl ights. Trekking Details: This is a 6-day trek with an average of 6 to 8 hours of walking each day. We reach the highest point at 5000m. We have graded this trek as challenging. Group size: Generally 14 to 18.


Planned tour dates


2013 Tour only dates 26 May - 06 Jun 23 Jun - 04 Jul 28 Jul - 08 Aug 22 Sep - 03 Oct


2014 Tour only dates 18 May - 29 May


Machu Picchu Day 5 - 12km Day 6 - 9km Day 7 - 8km Day 8 - 15km Day 9 - 16km


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 £115 100 km Lake Titicaca


CALIENTES


Machu Picchu Salkantay


THE ANDES PERU


Sacred Valley of the Incas Ollantaytambo


Mollepata CUSCO


AGUAS


Puerto Maldonado


AMAZONIAN LODGE


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