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| Choquequirao to Machu Picchu 9 days/ 8 nights |
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A true adventure to the last bastion of the Incas 8 days/ 7 nights |
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Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu 6 days/ 5 nights |
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Tropical Inca Trail
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days/ 3 nights (also known as the Inca Jungle Trail) |
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The
Back Door to Machu Picchu non-
hiking option - 3 days/ 2 nights |
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The four angles of Machu Picchu 4
days/ 4 nights |
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Inca ruins & jungleEspiritu
Pampa & Pongo de Mainique 6 days/5 nights |
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Puncuyoc: A journey to the end of the earth Vilcambamba region - 5 days/ 4 nights |
| In the footsteps of Explorers Huancacalle - Puncuyoc -Espirtu Pampa 9d/8n |
| Crossing the Cordillera Vilcabamba GRANDE TRAVERSE 1 5 days/ 14 nights |
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live the life of an adventurer...
We would like to offer the opportunity to those adventurous souls out there to accompany us on our "Exploration Hikes." These are hikes that take you far into the realm of 'adventure' - as the hikes occur in little visited areas, things can go wrong and you should be prepared to do some long days. However, to make up for these small inconveniences you will be truly heading off into the wilderness and will feel like the first person that has passed that way.
We always take local arrieros with us who know the route, and so there is little chance of getting lost. Sometimes we end up in staying in their families' houses high in the mountains and it is a special experience to be surrounded by Quechua speaking people in a smoky hut.
We are sorry, we cannot guarantee the total number of days for the trip.
You SHOULD NOT book flights until two days after the expected return date, in case we are delayed.
Exploration hikes on offer:
In the footsteps of explorers (9days/8 nights)
Inca ruins and jungle (7 days/ 6 nights)
Ratchi to Pitumarca and Tinqui, via Laguna Sibinacocha (approximately 11 days)
Manu Jungle Expedition (approximately 9 days)
Nevado Ampay (approx 6 days)
Ratchi to Pitumarca and Tinqui, via Laguna Sibinacocha (approximately 11 days)
The Temple of Viracocha in Ratchi is the biggest known Inca building still standing and its worth a look! From here we will head into the Cordillera Vilcanota and towards the Ausangate mountain. This is supposed to be one of the most scenically varied hikes in ALL of Peru - but also one of the most strenuous!!!!
PRICE: On application.
Near the city of Abancay (approx. 6 hours from Cusco) is the National Park of Ampay with the Nevado Ampay( 5270 m) at its centre. In this hike with its lakes and endemic Intimpa forest we will circle the mountain. On return we will also visit the colonial bridge over the Pachachaca river and relax in the thermal baths.
For further information about the mountain, have a look at the Peruvian Guide to Parks
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Manu Jungle Expedition (approximately 9 days)
** this is not a 'tour' - this is an adventurous expedition which we need at least 4 people to depart. **
Day 1 - 3: as per Mountains to Manu trip - have a look at this trip here.
Day 4: As per Manu to Mountains trip day four, to Atalaya. In this expedition we will continue by bicyle for another four hours. Camp in bush camp, possibly by a jungle river, half way between Salvacion and Shintuya. Accommodation: Bush camp
Day 5: Its about five more hours cycling to Itahuania, from where we will take a private boat to Boca Manu (unless of course there is a boat passing by!) Accommodation: Basic Hostel Boca Manu
Days 6 - 8: Travelling downriver to a clay lick, visiting Boca Colorado on the way and also seeing the rich diversity that Manu has to offer.
Day 9: Arrival in gold mining centre of Laberinto. Cycling to Puerto Maldonado (approx. 4 hours) Your tour ends in Puerto Maldonado this evening.
You have a number of options from Puerto Maldonado:
- Border crossing to Brazil via Iñapari. Many nationalities need a visa to enter Brazil. Some people have immediately entered Bolivia from Brazil (at Riberalta). You can contact us for more information on this trip.
- Border crossing to Bolivia via the Rio Heath. There is some information in most guidebooks about this, or contact us.
- Do a jungle tour - check out the story about our Tambopata Volunteer experience here http://www.worldtravels.com.au/playing_jungle_jane.html
- Bus or truck back to Cusco - about 24 hours and around 100 soles.
- Flight back to Cusco - 45 minutes.
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APUS PERU Adventure Travel Specialists - we support sustainable, responsible and ethical tourism...
366 Cuichipunco, Centro Historico, Cusco, Peru- Email: apusperu@westnet.com.au
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