Description:
Trek the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu , enjoy the fun colonial town of Cusco and raft the Rio Apurimac - one of the World's Top Ten rafting rivers through the 3000m deep Granite Canyon and the true Source of the Amazon.
Activites:
Rafting, Trekking, Hiking, Cultural Exploration, Nightlife
Itinerary:
1: Arrive Lima
We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel to relax.
2: Fly to Cusco
Early morning flight through the Andes to Cusco, transfer to your hotel and start acclimatizing to the altitude of this beautiful city (3326m). There is a short pre-departure meeting on Cusco to explain altitude sickness, exchange paperwork and a briefing on rafting and trekking. In the afternoon, we can take a short walking tour of the city.
3-8: Trek the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes and Cusco
Our first adventure takes us from Cusco through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing the Inca Fortress town of Ollantaytambo , before embarking on the famous Inca Trail to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu . This five day / four night trek involves spectacular Andean scenery along an ancient paved Inca trail visiting many ruins. The final night is spent in the colorful town of Aguas Calientes before spending a whole day exploring the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu . The return to Cusco is by luxury train and bus in plenty of time for a celebration meal. We then have one day of rest in Cusco to prepare for the next phase.
9-12: White-Water raft the Apurimac
Our next journey takes us to the start of the Apurimac River deep in the heart of an impressive 3000m deep canyon. From here all supplies are taken for four days of wild rafting. As well as being the true source of the mighty Amazon river, the Rio Apurimac is undeniably one of the world's hidden gems of whitewater. The Granite Canyon of the Rio Apurimac is justifiably gaining a reputation as one of the world's top ten rafting rivers, combining a perfect mix of exhilarating rapids and awesome scenery. Even the most novice crews are expertly trained up to meet the challenges and thrills of this non-stop adrenaline-pumping roller coaster ride of a life time. Apart from world class rapids the Apurimac boasts pristine sandy beaches for camping, spectacular sun-bleached rock formations and rare wildlife including otters, puma and the ultra elusive Andean bear. It is an adventure lover's dream come true.
13: Free in Cusco
A final day in Cusco for sightseeing, souvenir hunting or just relaxing.
14: Fly Lima & Home
An early morning flight from Cusco to Lima, in time to connect with your international flight home (B). Or try our 2 / 3 day Bike the Andes extension.