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Trek to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail. Explore history in the clouds of the great Andes Mountains of Peru.
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Few places in the world offer the combination of natural beauty, history and enchanting mystery that is found in the area surrounding the Inca Trail in Peru. A haven for serious hikers and explorers, the natural surroundings, Inca treasures, temples and villages are truly remarkable. At the apex of this adventure lies Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, a magical kingdom high above the world.
- Hike the Inca Trail and witness the greatness of an earlier civilization.
- See archeological sites only accessible by hiking.
- Explore the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba River.
- Climb over 13,280 foot Warmiwa-usca Pass in the Andes
- Arrive at Machu Picchu in the footsteps of the those who built this fascinating city.
- Enjoy Lima's culture and nightlife.
- Join us for an optional extension to a private island in the middle of Lake Titicaca (see FAQ for details).
- Due to extremely tight availability of permits for the Inca Trail, please reserve early. We must have passport information at the time of booking, and it may be impossible to obtain permits after March 2008.
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This trip includes very strenuous hiking at high altitudes. You should be prepared to hike for several hours each day. We will be camping along the trail for three nights often in primitive conditions. Temperature can vary on a daily basis from extremely warm to freezing.
"This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska
"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.
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July 19 to 28, 2008: $2,995: A trip for gay men and lesbians.
Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.
Starts and ends in Lima, Peru.
All accommodations in hotels and tents each night; tents and gear for trekking;
All meals except for one dinner and one lunch in Cusco and meals on departure day;
All group transfers and other ground transportation within Peru;
Lima-Cusco-Lima flights;
Departure taxes for flights within Peru;
Tips for included meals, city guides, drivers, hotel luggage handling, Inca Trail cook and assistant guide;
Hotel service charges and taxes.
Transfers between international flights and Lima hotel;
Departure taxes for international flights;
Meals not included in tour package;
Tipping to main guide and porters on Inca Trail (est. $150 per traveler);
Personal items including: alcoholic beverages, snacks, laundry, and telephone calls.
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