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School Destinations

Region: Americas

Peru - Andes to Amazon

Trek the Inca Trail, Explore Machu Picchu, Mountain Biking in the Sacred Valley, Piro Indians Community Project,  Manu National Park, Caymans Monkeys and Giant Otters in the Amazon Jungle.

This expedition explores a real kaleidoscope of landscapes and cultures, highlighting the diversity of one of South America's most spectacular countires.  The team trek the world famous Inca Trail, arriving at Machu Picchu through the 'Gate of the Sun' at dawn.  There is then a chance to explore the area surrounding Cusco on mountain bike, before heading into the jungle by boat. 

The jungle provides an amazing setting for community project work with the Piro Indian community, and also offers and incredible environment to explore by boat.  This is a magnificant expedition and a truly memorable experience!

Itinerary at a Glance
 
Day 1 - Fly to Peru
Day 2 - Fly to Cusco, Afternoon walking tour of city
Day 3 - Acclimatisation trek to Sacsayhuaman
Days 4/7 - Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu
Day 8 - Free day in Cusco to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings
Day 9 - A fabulous day mountain biking near Cusco
Day 10 - An early start and off to the jungle!  From the Andes to the Cloud Forest arriving at Pilcopata late in the day
Day 11 - A short drive to the river port of Atalaya then our adventure continues by boat along the Alto Madre de Dios river.  Watch out for amazing wildlife!
Days 12 - Visit native community.  Continue by boat to Lake Salvador 
Day 13 - There is an impressive trail system around Lake Salvador, allowing us to explore and see wildlife.  Optional jungle night walk
Day 14 - Explore Lakes Otorongo and Salvador and forest nature trail
Day 15 - Travel by boat  along Manu river to Boca Manu.  Chance to visit community of Valle de los Islas and see their school.  Stay overnight with local community
Day 16 - Continue boat trip along Madre do Dios river to Atalaya, then by road to Pilcopata
Day 17 - Return to Cusco stopping in Cloud Forest en route, for walk in the clouds.
Day 18 - Free day in Cusco.
Day 19 - Fly back to Lima for connecting flight
Day 20 - Arrive back in UK

 

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