Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

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1 Peru Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

2 peru Peru is an extremely diverse country, with 11 ecological regions and 84 of the world s 117 different types of life zone. It has a huge variety of scenery thanks to its geography, which also provides it with a wide range of natural resources. The country has three main regions: coast, mountains and jungle. Peru is versatile and its geography proves it to be the perfect place for adventure. A warm desert coast, an imposing mountain range and a lush jungle invite you to enjoy all kinds of extreme experiences and adventures including hiking in the mountains, sandboarding on coastal dunes and canoeing in rivers or trekking the Inca Trail. To trek in Peru is to walk through beautiful Andean landscapes with stunning views of mountains and lagoons. One can journey along the Qhapaq Ñan, the network of ancient roads that connected the Inca Empire; experience the culture of the communities; hike along the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash in Áncash or find more than one route to Machu Picchu in Cuzco. Almost all the mountain ranges, including valleys, plains and hills, offer trekking routes with higher or lower degrees of difficulty. Only some of these trails have been discovered as commercial trekking routes. The rest remain unexplored, awaiting lovers of these magical Andean paths. The routes have an extraordinary network of pre-hispanic paths and over 12,000 lagoons. They have the deepest canyons on earth, glaciers and snowy peaks, forests and waterfalls, beautiful towns and (above all) the most hospitable people that one could imagine. I letsgo@thebucketlistcompany.co.uk

3 ITINERARY DAY I - Travel from UK to Lima, Peru DAY2 - Transfer to Cusco and spend the day relaxing and acclimatising. DAY 3 - Travel to the Sacred Valley. The day will be spent sightseeing and visiting Inca sites, including the artisan market at Pisca and the Inca ruins at Ollantaytambo. DAY 4 - Transfer 82km to Piscacucho where the trek of the Inca Trail will begin. The first night of camping will take place once we have reached Llactapata. DAY 5 - Today you will get great views of Huananay as we contour above Huayllabamba and climb the Inca Trail to Llulluchapampa to the campsite at 3650m. DAY 7 - This is the last day of the Inca Trail, we will travel through Inti Punku (Sun Gate) to Machu Pic chu at 2400m where we will camp for the night. DAY 8 - This whole day will be spent exploring Machu Picchu, including a guided tour of the citadel and exploring the monument. At the end of the day we will travel back to Cusco. DAY 9 - Travel from Cusco back to Lima and the day will be spend having a tour of Lima DAY 10 - Depart and travel back to UK DAY 6 - Trek to Huarmiwanusca Pass at 4200m, then Runccuracay Pass at 3985m, then through the forest to Phuyupatamarca 3650m to camp. I letsgo@thebucketlistcompany.co.uk

GENERAL INFORMATION EXPEDITION COST All accommodation is included as well as all flights and transfers; internal air tax; all meals; any permits and entry fees to any regions and sites visited as

4 GENERAL INFORMATION EXPEDITION COST All accommodation is included as well as all flights and transfers; internal air tax; all meals; any permits and entry fees to any regions and sites visited as part of the itinerary. Expedition Insurance, Group Equipment, Safety Equipment. Also included is your own Expedition manager and 24 UK Operations and emergency cover whilst you are in country. Experienced Bucket List Company leaders are also included, along with a local support crew of local guides, and cooks. The tour cost does not include personal equipment, entry visa, tips for local crew, or personal spending money. FLIGHT INFORMATION Group flights leave from London Heathrow or Gatwick and are booked through Wexas Travel Ltd under ATOL licence By travelling with the Bucket List Company your finances are protected. to our destination, so do be prepared for transit stops; bring a good book or chat to your fellow explorers! Airlines that do offer direct flights rarely offer competitive rates for groups. Please remember that the main purpose of our trips is to be reasonably priced. CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND FOREIGN TRAVEL Everyone wants to travel to have new experiences and our trips are no different. We will let you have new experiences that will push you out of your comfort zone. This is all part of the challenge you are signing up for. The main things you will need to bring with you to gain the most out of your trip are a sense of adventure and a sense of humour, with these in tow you will have a brill iant trip. ACCOMMODATION We will be staying in either hotels, hostels, tents or huts depending on the finalised itinerary. TRANSIT STOPS When booking group flights we endeavour to find the best flights that match our itinerary. There are often no direct flights www. thebucketlistcompany.co.uk I letsgo@thebucketlistcompany.co.uk

5 GENERAL INFORMATION DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Having dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. If you know there are foods you cannot eat, you may wish to bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. PASSPORT, V/SA and VACCINATIONS British nationals do not require a visa to visit Peru. Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required. Contact your GP around eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures. CLOTHING EQUIPMENT We know what you need! Therefore, our equipment list will mean that you will be perfectly attired and outfitted for your whole trip and well under baggage allowance. A full list of what we recommend will be sent to you upon booking confirmation. We find most people already have in their possession what is necessary for a trekking trip and very little else in the way of specialised equipment is required. LUGGAGE Luggage is best carried in a large Kit bag (100 litres+). This makes it easier to find the things you are looking! If you need help and support on what to buy please contact us. We can also sell you the kit you require through our extensive network of suppliers. WEAtHER Peru has three main climatic zones: the tropical Amazon jungle to the east; the arid coastal desert to the west; and the Andean mountains and highlands in the middle of the country. In the Andes, which have altitudes over 3500m, average daily temperatures fall below 10 C (50 F) and overnight temperatures can dip well below freezing. From June to August is the dry season in the mountains and altiplano (Andean plateau); the wettest months are from December to March. It rains all the time in the hot and humid rainforest, but the driest months there are from June to September. However, even during the wettest months from December to May, it rarely rains for more than a few hours at a time.

GENERAL INFORMATION FITNESS AND SAFETY Safety is our major concern with any trip we run. All the guides are chosen for their extensive international experience.

6 GENERAL INFORMATION FITNESS AND SAFETY Safety is our major concern with any trip we run. All the guides are chosen for their extensive international experience. They each have at least 10 years running expeditions around the world. All have first aid qualifications of the highest standard including at least one medic on each trip. We carry an extensive First Aid kit and Satellite phones with us at all times. There are no special requirements for this trip, except a huge sense of adventure. There are no restrictions providing you are in reasonable physical shape. Medical forms will be handed out in the booking packs for you to let us know of any medical conditions or allergies you have. TRAINiNG WEEKEND You will have a training weekend with a difference, you will find out more details once you have booked!! have the correct skills and personality to give you the experience of a lifetime. You will be in safe hands with one of our leaders. Our leaders are UK based and love what they do. The leader will also be supported by an in -country team of guides and crew, the in country team are also English speaking. All our staff are also supported by our UK 24 Hour support Hub. The office is manned with a team that are on hand 24 hours a day to liaise with leaders, Insurance companies and our on-call doctors. This is our essential contact point for every trip. TIPS FOR LOCAL CREW If you feel you have been looked after well, then it is always a nice gesture to tip those who have worked with you Whether it be the people who have cooked for you, guided you, and got you to the top of the mountain. The expectations may vary depending on itinerary. TRIP SUPPORT Your trip will be led by an experienced member of the Bucket List Team. Our leaders are selected and trained by us to make sure they

offset emissions connected with their trip.

7 GENERAL INFORMATION DOSSIERS Once we have received your booking form you will be issued with your expedition dossier, this will give you the following information; CARBON OfFSETTiNG We encourage all our customers to offset emissions connected with their trip. You can offset at any time in the lead-up to departure by visiting Climate Care. Detailed Itinerary Kit List Training Guide Medical information Expedition Training Weekend information

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