PERU MULTI-ACTIVITY - Machu Picchu to the Amazon
Two Action-Packed Weeks in the Land of the Incas ~ Fabulous Cusco ~ Inca sites on horseback and mountain bike ~ Raft the Urubamba River ~ Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu ~ Explore the Amazon jungle
10 nights hotels and lodges, 3 nights camping, 1 day rafting, 4 days MODERATE trekking, 1 day biking, 2 days rainforest activities, 3 days touring and sightseeing, max altitude - 4200m / 13780ft. Some meals not included.
moderate
After sightseeing in and around the cosmopolitan city of Cusco, this amazing multi-activity holiday begins with an exhilarating day's rafting on the Urubamba River. Continuing our exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we visit the colourful Indian craft market at Pisac and have the option to complete the best 1-day bike ride in the Andes, dropping more than 1000m/3280ft, via Inca ruins and the spectacular Maras salt pans. Then, after meeting our trek crew, we hike for 4 days on the undulating and continually impressive Inca Trail. Arriving at Machu Picchu, we have a full day to soak up the atmosphere of this unique location, before taking the famous train ride back to Cusco. As a wonderful finale, we fly out to a comfortable Amazon rainforest lodge and have 2 days, accompanied by naturalist guides, searching for giant otters, caiman, monkeys and innumerable bird species. A full-on Peruvian adventure
Trip Guide
Our trek on the classic Inca Trail offers a variety of trekking conditions. Most of the walking is on well-defined tracks, including some sections of ancient Inca highways, which are paved with stone in places. There are occasional river crossings and some steeper sections of trail on the first two days of the trek. There are a couple of quite tough days - but, overall the trekking is straightforward and not sustained or committing. We have allowed four nights at an altitude of a little over 3000 metres/9000 feet before we start trekking which should mean that the group is well acclimatised before setting off. During the optional biking part of the trip we will be following jeep roads, with some sections of paved road and some sections of footpath and singletrack. The biking is principally downhill or on the level. It is not strenuous or technically difficult. There is always the option of taking the support vehicle if you don't fancy any part of the riding. The Urubamba River, on the stretches that we will encounter, involves whitewater rafting which varies between River Grade 1 and River Grade 3 plus. The most challenging rapids that we run will be quite exciting enough for beginners to the sport. Comprehensive instruction is given by our professional river guides prior to setting off and full safety equipment is used.
Note: If Inca Trail permits are not available at the time of booking, an alternative trek is available. Please see 'Dates & Prices' for details.
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