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On our 4 or 5 day trip you will find yourself trekking with like-minded people from all over the world. The Trail is a paradise for botanists and birdwatchers due to the rapid succession of ecological and climatic zones which are crossed.
The trail involves a spectacular ascent from high altitude mountain passes down into cloud forest. On day 4 we wake early to watch the sun rise over the ancient citadel from the "Sun Gate", the elevated entrance to the city of Machu Picchu.
Peru has been home to many civilisations, most notably the Incas, whose ancient cities and fortresses are still being discovered across this fascinating region. Our three-part itinerary includes the Inca Trail, which takes in beautiful mountain and jungle scenery as we follow a historic route to Machu Picchu, the best-preserved and most stunningly situated Inca ruins.
This 16 day adrenaline-filled tour has you trekking along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, mountain-biking from the Andes down into the Amazon Basin, and whitewater rafting in the Apurimac Canyon.
In the 15th century Peru was the heartland of the Inca Empire with Cusco as its capital. But with the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, the conquest of the region was completed in just a few short years. Today, Peru is rich in both Inca and Spanish colonial culture and we 'conquer' it in just a few days (minus the destruction and savagery).
Combine two great experiences... Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, avoiding the crowds with your local guide. Then spend 8 days cruising around the Galapagos Islands, maximising your wildlife experience with walks, snorkelling and kayaks.
Peru is a fascinating country with a great variety of landscapes and ecosystems, and a very rich heritage of pre-colombian culture hidden in the mountains or left in deserted plains. This tour takes you to the mystical south of Peru with the option of a rainforest extension.
The stunning Cordillera Huayhuash, one of the most dramatic mountain areas anywhere in the Andes, forms a constant back-drop on our rewarding thirteen day trek, the main feature of this tour.
This tour contains the adventure of our 4 day Inca trail hike coupled with a city tour, 3* accommodation in Cusco and a trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
From the colonial city of Arequipa, you embark on an amazing drive across a high barren Andean plateau en route to the incredible Colca Canyon. Here you’ll watch condors soaring majestically on thermals rising from the depths below.
type of trip:
Small group travel
price:
From £2349 - £2749 (15 days) inc UK flights
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Permits for the Inca Trail ran our earlier than ever last year. We advise booking early for 2010. Book by 23rd December and get £50 off per person.
This thrilling journey uses a mixture of colourful local transport and includes visits to the Indian inhabitants of Lake Titicaca; Cusco and its colourful markets; and Machu Picchu, the eagle's nest of the Inca empire.
Discover a land of contrasts as you journey from Lima’s coastal shores, through the lushness of the Amazon Jungle, and onto the snow-capped peaks, llama-filled plains and quaint colonial towns of the Andean altiplano.
If time is limited then this trip is probably the ideal tour. Discover the treasures of colonial Lima and then relax on beautiful Amantani Island on Lake Titicaca before uncovering the wonders of the Inca Empire in and around Cusco and along the mountain trails to Machu Picchu.
Leaving the fine colonial buildings and museums of Lima behind, we head southward down the Pan American Highway to our first stop, the desert town of Nazca - home to the mysterious Nazca Lines. Next stop is Arequipa, arguably Peru's most beautiful and charming city with the towering, cone shaped volcano, El Misti, forming a spectacular backdrop.
Join us on a sponsored Inca Trail trek and raise money for the Rainbow Centre, a school and therapy centre for children with special needs and children who have been abused and abandoned. Also spend two inspiring days volunteering at the centre.
The soaring peaks of the Andes and the cultural legacies of the Incas are two of Peru’s most compelling attractions. We discover both. On our trek the pace changes as we venture beyond the Inca Trail establishing a series of spectacular campsites beneath a dramatic backdrop.
Follow the classic Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu, a fully supported trek with our porters from Misminay village and soak up the atmosphere of Cusco, the old Inca capital. Extend your stay in Peru in a jungle lodge in Amazonia.
Our 2-week adventure in Peru explores the very heart of the pre-Columbian Empire of the Sun. It includes Lake Titicaca, the birthplace of the Inca civilisation, and the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu.
A fully supported Andean trek to the perfectly preserved Inca site of Choquequirao. On this wonderful journey you will explore the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu and discover the former Inca Capital and Spanish colonial city of Cusco.
