Trekking, jungle and indigenous culture - the best Peru has to offer

Peru

Peru has been home to many civilisations, most notably the Incas, whose ancient cities and fortresses are still being discovered across this fascinating region. This three-part itinerary includes the Inca Trail (or alternative Moonstone Trek), which takes in beautiful mountains and cloud forest as it follows a historic route to Machu Picchu, the best-preserved and most dramatic Inca ruin. It also explores the harsh landscapes of the high altiplano and the islands of Lake Titicaca and, in complete contrast, the dense jungles of the Amazon Rainforest.

This trip includes a few of our Citizen Science Departures. These special departures offer you the opportunity to be involved in the collection of freshwater samples during the trip. The environmental DNA information derived from this sample will contribute directly to the eBioAtlas; the world’s largest repository of flora and fauna species data, contributing to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity both locally and globally. To book onto one of these special departures, see the Dates & Prices tab. For more information on these departures and the eBioAtlas, click here.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Trek the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, plus have an early morning tour of the ruins
• Spend three nights deep in the Amazon Rainforest
• Explore Lake Titicaca, with a homestay on one of its islands
• Enjoy the old Inca capital of Cuzco, with its Inca and colonial architecture
• Alternative remote Moonstone Trek or One Day Inca Trail Option available when permits have sold out
• Citizen Science departures available on this trip

KEY INFORMATION

• 7 nights hotels and 3 nights rainforest lodge in en suite rooms, 1 night homestay with basic shared facilities, and 3 nights full-service camping
• 4 days point-to-point walking with full porterage
• Travel by private bus, train, boat and 3 internal flights
• Altitude maximum 4215m, average 3050m
• 7kg personal weight limit on Inca Trail trekCountries visited: Peru

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 7 dinners
• All accommodation
• All transport and listed activities
• Tour leader throughout
• Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Full porterage throughout trek
• Exodus kitbag
• Inflatable sleeping mat while camping

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (available on request), excludes homestay
• Visas or vaccinations
• Sleeping bag (hire locally from US$20)

4 Days of Walking & Trekking

Pace: Approximately 5-6 hours' walking per day.
Terrain: High altitude; good paths, lots of steps.

• Day 7 11 km / 6.8 miles
• Day 8 10 km / 6.2 miles
• Day 9 12 km / 7.5 miles
• Day 10 9 km / 5.6 miles

*Source:  Exodus Travels Pty Ltd, PO Box 2645, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia
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