Trek Machu Picchu - Deposit Required: £349.00 2011 SOLD OUT
- Description: Trek the Inca trail to Machu Picchu
Dates for 2012 are 19-28th April and 1-10 Nov 2012
Trek through the untouched Lares region of Peru, over high mountain passes, green valleys, tranquil mountain lakes and breathtaking views of snow- capped Andean mountains all whilst experiencing Peruvian life first hand. Our trek ends with a visit to Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most important archaeological finds. For those of you with a love
of landscape, a passion for history and a sense of adventure, an unforgettable experience awaits you...
Come trek with us...
If you have ever wanted to do an exhilarating challenge for charity here is your chance. Bamako Bampots are looking for adventurous volunteers to trek in the Lares region of Peru on a trail that will undoubtedly give you a true insight into Peruvian life and if you raise enough in sponsorship you will get to take part for free! Immerse yourself in ancient Peruvian culture and experience diverse scenery such as tropical Andean rainforests, the snow capped mountain ranges of the Andes and of course Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most important archaeological finds. For those of you with a passion for history, a sense of adventure and the desire to do something challenging for a great cause simply email us and we will send you a full information pack and everything you need to take part in the experience of a lifetime.
The Itinerary
Day 1
Fly London – Lima
Depending on the airline schedule you may stay in Lima tonight or fly directly to Cusco.
Day 2
Arrive Cusco
Morning arrival in Cusco. Once we are settled into the hotel the day is yours to relax and explore the sites of this beautiful city whilst adjusting to the altitude and watching the world go by in one of the many cafés in the Plaza de Armas. There will be have a trip briefing later today to help you prepare for the coming days.
Day 3
Tambo Machay – Cusco
Today we will start our trekking at the ancient ruins of Tambo Machay the ancient ruins high above Cusco. We pass some of the amazing Inca sites in the surrounding countryside as we walk downhill to Sacsayhuaman, the huge and impressive Inca ruin on the outskirts of Cusco. As well as the stunning scenery around us, today’s trek gives us a great opportunity to acclimatise to the altitude. Trekking time approx 5 hours
Day 4
Cusco - Lares - Kunkani
We start our day with a bus journey to the mountain town of Lares (at 3650m) here we have lunch and can visit the local hot springs. In the afternoon we hike to the town of Kunkani, this takes approximately four hours and is a lovely introduction into the life of the local Peruvians who live in these remote areas. Trekking time approx 4 hours
Day 5
Kunkani - Cruzcasa - Chacchapata
Today after breakfast we will begin our hike to Cruzcasa pass (at 4200 metres). From here we can see the highest peak in the mountain range Mount Veronica, at 5,800 metres she towers above us. Lunch is taken at the beautiful lake Yanacocha and here we have a chance to relax taking in the stunning scenery. After lunch we continue down to the local town of Wacawasi where we can visit the local families and their houses. After our visit we start our final climb of the day to our campsite situated at 3900 metres. Trekking time approx 7 hours
Day 6
Chaccphapata – Hatun Paso – Yanahuara Alto
We start today by leaving behind the villages and towns and continue our journey through the mountains and forests of this amazing country. Our first challenge of the day is a hike up the mountain of Hatun Paso (4600m) from here the summit, the magical Pumahuanca (5600m), comes into view above us. We then change our course down the mountain to Aurora lake and then on to Yuraq lake. We turn into the Quena forest where we stop in the shade for our lunch. After lunch we carry on our course down hill still through the forest to Yanahuara Alto (3100m). Trekking time approx 7 hours.
Day 7
Yanahuara Alto – Agua Calientes - Machu Picchu
We wake this morning happy in the knowledge that our exertions today will be rewarded with a visit to the site of Machu Picchu. The morning starts with a short walk to the local town of Yanahuara where we take a bus to the Ollantaytambo train station. This breath taking train journey – one of the highest in the world takes us to Aguas Calientes where we take a short bus journey to the site of Machu Picchu. The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911, are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. While the Inca people certainly used the Andean mountain top erecting many hundreds of stone structures from the early 1400’s, legends and myths indicate that Machu Picchu (meaning ‘Old Peak’) was revered as a sacred place from a far earlier time. Whatever its origins, the Incas turned the site into a small but extraordinary city. After a tour of the site you will have free time to relax and take in this amazing spectacle.
Day 8
Free day
After a good night’s sleep close to this incredible wonder of the world we board the morning train back to Ollantaytambo, then talking a bus for the final two hour journey back to Cusco. This afternoon is free for you to choose either to relax or to explore the city before your final night celebration dinner with your fellow hikers and a chance to reminisce about the weeks hiking and spectacular scenery.
Day 9
Cusco – Lima – UK
Its time to say goodbye to Cusco and the mountains today as you fly back to Lima and onwards to the UK.
Day 10
Arrive UK.
