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CYCLE LAKE TITICACA TO MACHU PICCHU, PERU: OPEN CHALLENGE |
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Dates:
26 April - 8 May 2008
27 September - 9 October 2008
25 April - 7 May 2009
26 September - 8 October 2009
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Open Challenges are open to anyone wanting to raise money for any charity, whether it’s a large national organisation or your local hospice or appeal.
Peru Cycle Challenge
13 Days / 12 nights
Trip Grade: Tough
Please click here for an explanation of the grades.
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INTRODUCTION
Our adventure starts from Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and finishes at Machu Picchu - the fabled Lost City of the Incas and ‘must-see’ sight of South America.
This is a tough cycling challenge that takes us across high, remote altiplano, passing remote Andean villages and llama farms, with stunning views of the incredible snow-capped peaks of the Andes that lie ahead, beckoning us towards Machu Picchu. Along our route we explore several spectacular, little-visited Inca ruins.
Machu Picchu is a wonderful reward for our efforts, and we have time to unwind in the beautiful colonial city and ancient Inca capital of Cuzco.
ALL OUR OPEN CHALLENGES ARE ADVENTUROUS AND CHALLENGING BUT ACHIEVABLE BY MOST PEOPLE PROVIDED THEY TRAIN WELL IN ADVANCE!
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart UK
Day 2: Arrive Lima; short flight to Lake Titicaca; free afternoon to relax
Day 3: Acclimatisation day; boat-trip to floating islands on Lake Titicaca; free afternoon
Day 4: Cycle from Titicaca across open altiplano to campsite near Inca ruin
Day 5: Continue uphill through farmland towards jagged peaks on the horizon
Day 6: Pass llama farms enroute to Abra la Raya, highest point at 4338m. Soak in hot springs
Day 7: Follow river Vilcanota on undulating roads to lakeside Urcos; continue to riverside camp
Day 8: Challenging day on uphill dirt road; fabulous views of Andes; descent to Pisac
Day 9: Cycle through Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo; evening train to Aguas Calientes, beneath Machu Picchu
Day 10: Morning at Machu Picchu, return via Ollantaytambo to Cuzco for huge celebration!
Day 11: Free day to explore Cuzco; chance to visit community project
Day 12: Flight via Lima to London
Day 13: Arrive UK
For more information call 01722 718444 or email openchallenges@discoveradventure.com
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 If you would like to take part in this challenge, please ask us for our trip registration pack. You can also sign up by clicking above on the 'Book Online' button.
If you have any questions about our Open Challenges please just call or email us!
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