Luxury Inca Trail trek, Peru
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Description of Luxury Inca Trail trek, Peru
Do the most famous trek in South America – with a dash of luxury style, including large two-person tents, specialist Inca Trail guides, porters and a cook team. Just bring your own sleeping bag and a sense of adventure!
This spectacular walk along the original Inca highway reveals extraordinary ruins scattered through dramatic peaks and a range of distinctive climatic zones. Begin with a gentle hike into the Urubamba canyon, visiting sculpted Inca farming terraces and a riverside village before a short climb to Huayllabamba. Next day, follow a stream through the Llullucha valley into enchanted native unca woodland that transforms magically into puna - the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. Gasp at views from the 4200m Warmiwañusca pass, then descend to camp in the forested Pacamayo valley.
Climb an Inca stairway to the ancient site of Runkuracay, then onto the ruins of Sayacmarca (Inaccessible Town) - a labyrinth of ancient houses, plazas and water channels perched on a rocky spur above the Aobamba valley. From here, the Inca Trail is an imposing walkway of buttressed granite paving stones brushing beautiful cloud forest lit up by orchids and ferns. Camp by Inca viewing platforms overlooking the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town), whose stone towers, fountains and stairways you'll explore the next morning.
From Phuyupatamarca, descend through cloud forest to the wonderfully-named Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites. Walk on through lush greenery to the Intipunku (Sun Gate) that frames the iconic Inca city of Machu Picchu against twisting gorges and forested peaks. Spend a full day exploring all its corners - or hike to Wayna Picchu for an amazing overview of the site.
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We take steps to reduce the environmental impacts associated with our operations, including reducing paper use and using recycled materials in our office. We use public transport where practical.In Peru, we work with local agents, trek staff, mountain guides and cultural guides. We provide regular training in responsible tourism practices, alongside ongoing assessments of working conditions. Guides also provide travellers with information about environmental issues, local customs and community concerns relevant to their trips.
We use locally owned hotels and restaurants and source fresh produce for treks from markets and small shops in departure towns. We are developing menus that reduce reliance on canned and packaged foods and increase the use of local Andean ingredients. We prioritise local products over imported goods where possible.
We donate to a tree-planting and reforestation project in Peru.
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By using locally based staff, guides, agents, accommodation providers, restaurants and food suppliers, we direct tourism expenditure towards local businesses and households.Through our support for Huchuy Yachaq we contribute to educational and community services for children and families in Cusco.
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