High Andes Circuit

For the lover of high mountain regions it would be hard to beat this exceptional trek. We combine a moderate trek in the isolated Cordillera Vilcabamba with a challenging foray into the Cordillera Vilcanota around the base of Ausangate. Ample time is also included in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for acclimatisation on this outstanding and unusual itinerary. The remote trails of the Cordillera Vilcabamba provide a fine introduction to the spectacular Andean wilderness. From our magnificent campsites our guides identify a striking panorama of 6000m peaks including the huge flanks of Salcantay before joining the final stage of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Our trekking pace is more demanding as we head into the Cordillera Vilcanota. With our gear loaded on mules or llamas we share campsites with the Quechua herders and undertake forays over high and rugged passes to the foot of huge glaciers that underline our sense of isolation and achievement on this challenging trek.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Join Lima
DAY 2 Fly to Cusco
DAY 3 In Cusco, walking tour
DAY 4 Drive to Sacred Valley
DAY 5 Day walks in Sacred Valley
DAY 6 Drive to Mollepata and commence trek
DAYS 7/11 Trek towards Chilca
DAY 12 Train to KM104, trek classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
DAY 13 At Machu Picchu, return to Cusco
DAY 14 Day at leisure in Cusco
DAYS 15/16 Drive to Tinqui, commence trek around Ausangate
DAYS 17/19 Traverse series of passes
DAY 20 Complete trek in Tinqui
DAY 21 Transfer to Cusco
DAY 22 Fly to Lima where trip concludes

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Accommodation Details

Comfortable and central hotels.