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Lost Cities Of Incas
A Lost cities of incas
Ref: EX-TPK
17 days from £0 (minimum 6 passengers)
Destination: Peru  

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Lost Cities Of Incas Trek through the magnificent Vilcabamba Range - a rare opportunity to explore beyond conventional Peruvian trekking routes
The aim of this trek is to reach Choquequirao, after Machu Picchu one of the best-preserved major Inca ruins. Following the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, most of the surviving Inca royalty fled into the Vilcabamba range and beyond, and survived for several decades. The Inca shrines and highways throughout the Vilcabamba were maintained until 1572 when a Spanish expedition finally reached the most remote refuge of the surviving Manco Inca and put an undisputed end to the dynasty. While the route is dominated by the 6000m peaks of Nevados Sacsayroyac and Pumasillo, there is tremendous diversity as we travel up from the cloud forest environment below Machu Picchu, cross the spine of the range, descend to the spectacular canyon of the Apurimac River, and finally climb out into the highlands again.

Trip Profile:
8 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 4560 m, average 3000 m. Grade C.

Group & Staff:
Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
6 nights in hotels, 9 nights camping.

Food:
Breakfast only in cities; full board on trek.
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Day 1
Depart London; Lima.
Day 2
Fly Cuzco; afternoon free to explore.
Day 3
Visit by train to the Lost City of Machu Picchu; stay overnight near the ruins. Optional daywalk via Winay Wayna ruins and enter Machu Picchu via the Inca Gateway of the Sun.
Day 4
Return by train to Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Day 5
Drive over the dramatic Malaga Pass to the north of Nevado Veronica; camp at Huancacalle (3000m).
Day 6
We hike up to the Inca ruins of Vitcos and Nusta Ispana, and continue into the range to camp (3900m).
Day 7
Ascend to Choquetecarpo Pass (4560m) in the heart of the range, descend to camp by Inca road.
Day 8
Cross another ridge to camp near Paccac (waterfall) (3650 m) amidst magnificent mountain scenery.
Day 9
Enjoy leisurely morning at the scenic mid-point in the trek; afternoon walk to the hamlet of Yanama, in the heart of the Vilcabamba Range.
Day 10
Follow a spectacular route over the Mina Victoria pass and descend a long hillside to camp low by the Rio Blanco.
Day 11
After a steep ascent to Choquequirao pass (3215 m) we drop down into the ruins of Choquequirao (3100m).
Day 12
After a morning at the site we descend to camp near the mighty Apurimac River.
Day 13
Our final trekking day is a steady climb up out of the gorge of the Apurimac to the highland town of Cachora.
Day 14
Visit Inca ritual site at Sayhuite, then return to Cuzco.
Day 15
We have a day in Cuzco to relax and explore the city.
Day 16
Fly to Lima; depart Lima.
Day 17
Arrive London.

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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Local payment US$150 (approx. £100)
Optional single supplement £110
Insurance £77

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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