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The Alternative Animal Sanctuary
Registered Charity No. 1111406
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Trek to Machu Picchu

Fri 11 October 2013 - Sun 20 October 2013

Trek expeditions
Tough expeditions
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Peru expeditions
  • Explore the Inca capital of Cusco
  • Hike in the Peruvian Andes
  • Alternative, uncrowded route in the Lares Valley
  • Reach the lost city of Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate
  • Optional white water rafting or Lake Titicaca extension

The next two people to book on this challenge and quote TTMP11102013 will get £175 off their deposit! Hurry, offer ends 31/05/2013!

Your first taste of the Inca world will be in and around the city of Cusco, the ancient Inca capital. After acclimatising to the high altitude by visiting local Inca ruins and Spanish Colonial churches, you will head towards the remote and rarely visited Lares Valley.

This unique alternative to the extremely busy Inca Trail is far off the beaten track, and you will see diverse and spectacular scenery as you glimpse a way of Peruvian life that has remained untouched for centuries. As you walk through these endless stunning valleys you will meet Andean farmers dressed in their traditional brightly coloured ponchos tending herds of Llamas and Alpacas. You will get to meet the local communities and visit a local school supported by Charity Challenge.

The region is also home to the Baños Del Inca, probably the best hot springs in southern Peru. Situated at an altitude of 2,667m, the springs offer spectacular views of snowy peaks and glaciers such as Mounts Veronica, Chicon and Pumahaunca. As you continue along your route, you will also take in the dazzling sight of glacial blue lakes.

You will eventually have some time to explore the ruins at Machu Picchu, the ‘lost City of the Incas’. These breathtaking pre Columbian ruins are nestled high in the Andes between two peaks. The ruins were rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham and are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world.

This itinerary includes hotels and or tour operators verified by the Rainforest Alliance

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air Taxes Included Prices include all air taxes
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typical group size

17 - 30 participants
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self funder

deposit£495
balance£1898

This includes £100 donation to your charity

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minimum sponsorship

deposit£495
min sponsorship£3995
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flexi

deposit£495
balance£495
min sponsorship£2895
travel insurance£76
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