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how does trekkers wanted work? list of departing groups
Listed on this page are groups of people who have made a deposit and are departing on the date specified. these people are looking for others to join them - they are guaranteed departures. The maximum group size is 10, in our view the optimum size group for a good quality experience. this is the perfect chance for people travelling alone to join up with others.
If you have seen the trek that you want to do, but want others to join, then the best way to this is to email us, make a deposit and guarantee the trip departure. the trek will then be listed on the website and others have the opportunity to join you. (however: it is never guaranteed that others will join)
Be assured that the treks listed here have got people who want to depart on them!
We are specialists in Inca Trail alternate routes, so if you have missed out on a place on the Traditonal Inca Trail then you have come to the right place to find some great alternatives! We have the most frequent departures of any agency in Cusco on the challenging 9 day Choquequirao to Machu Picchu route!
If you aren't listed on the website then no one is going to join you! We recommend getting your trek listed at least 2-3 months prior to departure to give your trek a good chance of getting others to join!
see below for advantages and disadvantages of this system of the "apus peru trekkers wanted" system.
list of departing groups (updated 03.03.10)
| trekkers wanted for 2010 treks | dates - 2010 |
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Contribute your skills and at the end of your committment receive a free trek! Conditions apply. |
any day!!! |
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choquequirao comfort 5 day trek 1 person interested, looking to join with others. |
Departs 13 -15 March Returns before 19 March |
Departs 5 April Returns 9 April |
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Departs 17 April Returns 21 April |
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Departs 1 May Returns 2 May |
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Choquequirao to Machu Picchu (9 days) |
Departs 3 May Returns 11 May |
Classic Inca Trail 4 day trek - FULL |
Departs 12 May Returns 15 May |
Classic Inca Trail 4 day trek Max group size 8 ppl |
Departs 29 May Returns 1 June |
| Qollor Riti Pilgrimage/tour to Qollor Riti/ Qollor Riti trek 4 days - Once a year opportunity!!! | Departs 30 May Returns 3 June |
Ausangate 5 day trek Max group size 8 ppl |
Departs 4 June Returns 8 June |
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu (9 days) |
Departs 9 June returns 17 June |
Classic Inca Trail 4 day trek |
Departs 19 June Returns 22 June |
fiesta of virgen de carmen 2 days Once a year opportunity!!! |
Departs 15 July Returns 16 July |
Classic Inca Trail 4 day trek |
Departs 30 July Returns 2 August |
Departs 25 August Returns 29 August |
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^not a guaranteed departure * indicates dates could change by 1-2 days |
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Stumble It!
please note: some companies advertise fixed departure dates (with a minimum of 2-5 people) for the whole year. their prices seem cheaper but read the fine print in terms of minimum numbers for departure - you may need to pay an additional fee to depart with less than five! Also, a common practice amongst Cusco agencies is to "endosar" or "on-sell" passengers. That is, Agency A doesn't get enough passengers to run the trip therefore they will "on sell" their passengers to Agency B who has already got a group departing.
We operate our own tours and will not "on sell" passengers to other companies. That way, we can guarantee the quality of your experience and that our staff are treated in an ethical manner.
advantages & disadvantages of the apus peru trekkers wanted system.
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