Mount Salcantay along the High Inca Trail
 
 

THE HIGH INCA TRAIL

Adult Group Holidays Challenging Culture Wilderness Walking & Trekking

16 days at GBP2,363 including flights

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Tripcode: TPS

An extended, high-level version of the most famous trek in the Andes

Mt Salcantay, Cordillera Vilcabamba, Donkey driver, donkey with Exodus kitbags

The trek along the Inca Trail, the secret road that led from Cuzco through mountains and jungle to the lost city of Machu Picchu, is without doubt the best way to approach this magnificent ruin. In this itinerary we have added an extra mountain dimension before joining the classic route: the first few days are high, wild and remote, following a trail which skirts many of the great peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. For acclimatisation and contrast we explore beautiful Cuzco and the nearby Sacred Valley.

THE HIGH INCA TRAIL
Day 1 Fly to Lima.
Day 2 Fly to Cuzco; afternoon walking exploration of Cuzco.
Day 3 Full-day walking tour of the ruins above the city.
Day 4 Free day in Cuzco to relax and acclimatise before trek.
Day 5 Drive to trek start point at Mollepata.
Day
6 - 8
Trek around Salcantay and over Inca Chiriasqa Pass.
Day 9 Join classic Inca Trail and cross Dead Woman Pass.
Day 10 Over second pass to ruins of Sayajmarca and Phuyupatamarca.
Day 11 Down Inca steps to Winay Wayna and Machu Picchu.
Day 12 Visit the ruins of Machu Picchu, then by train to Sacred Valley.
Day 13 Explore Sacred Valley ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac; return to Cuzco.
Day 14 Free time to relax in Cuzco or optional rafting or other activities and tours.
Day 15 Fly to Lima; city tour. Depart.
Day 16 Arrive London.

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Mount Salcantay along the High Inca Trail
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Mount Salcantay along the High Inca Trail

 
 

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REVIEWS FOR THIS TRIP

A superb but strenuous trip, with more variety than you'd expect and great support throughout.

5

Stephen Taylor
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a fantastic holiday great food . the guide was fantastic with a wealth of knowledge about the ruins, wildlife and…

5

Mark Thomas
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I learnt a lot and had a great time. The guides Rene (on the Inca Trail ) and Victor (…

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Robyn Shirley Cribbins
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