Peru - Inca Trail Trek
Lose yourself in the mystical legendary Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, as you trek along high remote mountain trails to this magical destination. You will pass through diverse terrain and scenery including lush forest, ancient ruins and green valleys up to 4200m before you reach the famous Incan Sun Gate, which leads down into Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart London for Peru
Day 2: Arrive Cuzco; gentle acclimatisation
Day 3: Day-trek through Sacred Valley visiting ruins including Sacsayhuaman
Day 4: Start Inca Trail at Km82, follow Urubamba river through mountains
Day 5: Trek through grassland and cloudforest to Dead Woman's Pass (4200m), descend to Pacamayo
Day 6: Cross pass at 4000m, many Inca steps and ruins, descend to Winay Wayna
Day 7: Early start for Sun Gate and Machu Picchu; return to Cuzco
Day 8: Free day in Cuzco; chance to visit community project at porters' village
Day 9: Depart Cuzco; fly via Lima to London
Day 10: Arrive London
TRIP INFORMATION
Trip grade: Tough (More demanding climbs and terrain and longer days than the moderate challenges. Potentially challenging weather conditions. Altitude (if present) adds to the difficulty of the challenge)
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
For an information pack contact Carolyn at Action For Kids on 020 8347 8111 or email cfield@actionforkids.org
For further trip information visit www.discoveradventure.com
