Mount Salcantay along the High Inca Trail
 
 

THE HIGH INCA TRAIL

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16 days from GBP2,199 to GBP2,599 including flights
Tripcode: TPS

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Countries Visited: Peru

A longer, higher-altitude version of Peru's most famous trekking route

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

The Inca Trail is certainly the best way to approach the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu, taking in Inca fortresses, high passes and cloud forest. On this itinerary we spend a few days following a high and remote trail which skirts many of the great peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba before joining the Inca Trail itself, adding a great mountain dimension to a classic trek. Before the walk, we spend time exploring the Sacred Valley and the beautiful city of Cuzco to provide contrast and acclimatisation.

 

Why travel to Peru with Exodus?

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Walking & Trekking Newsletter - Louisa Richardson, Exodus Marketing Executive, writes about Peru – a Trekker Mecca! (26 March 2009).

 

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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 (4960m).
 
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; depart.
Day 16
Arrive London.

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