Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 18th - 27th October 2019 - Southampton ...
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 18th – 27th October 2019
A typical day…
06.00am – Wake Up
06.30am – Breakfast (bags packed)
07.00am – Briefing and depart
Warm up and stretches
Breaks, lunch, and regroups
throughout the day
“Always the stairs,
never the escalator” Evening Camp
19.00pm – Dinner followed by
evening briefing
- ASPIRATIONAL -
- AUTHENTIC -
- PERSONAL -
Day 1/2: Fly London - Peru
Meet your Discover Adventure crew at
the airport 3 hours prior to departure,
where we’ll hand out welcome letters &
airline tickets when you arrive.
Check-in together!
Note: Make sure you are wearing your boots or
have them in your hand luggage, and that your
poles (if taking them) are in your hold luggage!
Day 2: Arrive Cuzco
Morning arrival in Cuzco (already at altitude - 3400m)
Transfer to hotel & time to explore!
Trip briefing from your tour leader over dinner together that evening
Night hotel
Day 3: Tambo Machay, Cuzco
Acclimatisation day, 5 hours trekking
Drive out to Tambo Machay, trek back to Cuzco!
Night Hotel
Day 4: Begin Inca Trail - Wayllabamba
Transfer from Cuzco to start trekking!
Follow the Urubamba River
Gentle climb to night camp at WayllabambaNight Camp
Toilet tent in campsite
Day 5: Wayllabamba - Pacamayo
8 -12 hrs trekking – big climb!
Dead Woman’s Pass 4200m
Cloud Forest
Night camp at Pacamayo, below the ruins of Runkurakay, 3500mDay 6: Pacamayo - Winay Wayna
8 - 10 hrs trekking
Second high pass at 4000m
Descend to Sayacmarca ruin, 3600m, and on to Puyupatamarca
Night camp Winay Wayna, 2640mDay 7: Winay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
3 hrs trek to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate
Arrive before the crowds
Guided tour – no rush, plenty of time to explore the site
Train back to Ollantaytambo, return to Cuzco.
Night hotelExplore Cuzco…. Shopping…
Day 8: (Option 1) Free Day in Cuzco
Lunch and shopping
Hotel Accommodation
Celebration of our huge achievement!Day 8: (Option 2) Rafting
Transfer to river for day of rafting & back to Cuzco end of the day
Lunch provided
Hotel accommodation
Celebration of our huge achievement!Day 9/10: Fly Peru - London (Late morning flight back to the UK!)
Day 9 - 13: Amazon Rainforest Extension Flight to Puerto Maldonado, lodge accommodation Accompanied by DA crew or Peru local guide An amazing experience! Wildlife & scenery awaits…
Important Information
www.thevisamachine.com
Medical and Money
Passport Insurance Visa and Tips
Forms
With 6 months Send this info to us Not required for We recommend
validity after return now please if you British passport- that you take US$
date haven’t already! holders. All other rather than
nationalities are Sterling. You can
responsible for change money in
checking with their Cuzco.
embassies or Always take a
consulates. credit card for
emergencies.Camping Kit
Sleeping Sleeping Bag Sleeping Sleep in
Bag (3-4 season) Liner Mat thermals
Buy the best you can afford as you want to be warm and
dry. Sleep is very important on this trek!Important Kit
Several Shorts/Trek Personal
Wicking Trousers First Aid Kit
T-shirts
Soft Kit Bag Day Sack Well worn To pole or not
(leave at hotel) (with waterproof boots! to pole?
cover)The Power of the Sun
Factor 30
Sunscreen - Sun Hat Sunglasses
minimum
Bladder
Drink, drink, Plenty of
Hydration
drink! snacks too!
SystemVaccinations You will need to ensure that you have the vaccinations required for this trip prior to travel. Always consult your local GP or travel clinic for the latest health advice, as they are aware of any updates in World Health Travel requirements.
VAMOOS | Our challenge App
• Special Introductory Registration Fee £199.00 (valid until 17th October) • Sponsorship Required £3995.00 (tour costs £2125 donation to charity £1870) • Not included • Airline fuel supplement (approx. £170) • Personal Travel insurance • Spending money & tips • Bookings online via weblink https://secure.discoveradventure.com/booking/book- now/?scheduled_trip=2958&client=2545
FANCY DRESS DAY
Pay £1 to dress up as something
of your choosing.
Recently, our nurses did a World
Book Day fancy dress and raised
over £500!
ONESIE WALK
Get your best comfy clothes on and
do a walk in aid of charity.
Alisia is a patient at Southampton
Children’s Hospital. Together, with her
friends she raised £625.PUBLIC BUCKET
COLLECTIONS
We can provide you with the
buckets, all you need to bring with
you is a smile!
TAKE ON A CHALLENGE
Sign up for a challenge like the ABP
Southampton Marathon event (10k,
half, full or fun run) (28 April 2019).
Interested in sports? You could run a
sponsored football , netball or
basketball match – the list is endless!FUNDRAISING
MATERIALS
The • Buckets
charity can • Collection boxes
provide
you with • Poster templates
these!
• Balloons
• Stickers
• Sponsorship forms
• Charity t-shirtsQUESTIONS?
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