Your first taste of the Inca world will be in and around the city of Cusco, the ancient Inca capital. After acclimatising to the high altitude, the unique alternative to the busy Inca Trail is far off the beaten track and will allow you to see diverse and spectacular scenery as you glimpse a way of Peruvian life that has remained untouched for centuries.

 

As you walk through these endless stunning valleys you will meet Andean farmers dresses in their traditional brightly coloured ponchos tending herds of Llamas and Alpacas. You will get to meet the local communities and visit a local school.

 

The region is also home to the Banos Del Inca, probably the best hot springs in southern Peru. Situated at an altitude of 2,667m, the springs affer spectacular views of snowy peaks and glaciers such as Mounts Veronica, Chicon and Pumahaunca. As you continue along your route, you will also take in the dazzling sight of glacial blue lakes.

 

You will eventually have some time to explore the ruins at Machu Picchu, the 'lost City of the Incas'. These breathtaking pre Columbian ruins are nestled high in the Andes between two peaks. The ruins were rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham and are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world.

 

	Cost
Deposit	£445
Balance	£1,574
Minimum sponsorship	£1,000
Total cost	£3,019

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