Trek through the Lares Valley off the beaten track, through traditional villages and over spectacular mountain passes. Follow in the footsteps of the celebrities Denise Van Outen, Fearne Cotton and Alexandra Burke as seen on ITV2.
Your first impressions of the lost Inca World will be in and around Cusco the ancient capital of the Incan civilisation. You will be given the opportunity to acclimatise to the high altitude by visiting local Inca ruins and Spanish Colonial churches around Cusco before trekking through the rarely remote and rarely visited Lares Valley.
The trail along the Lares Valley is far off the beaten track and you will see diverse and spectacular scenery as you glimpse a way of Peruvian life that has remained largely untouched for centuries.
As you walk through these stunning valleys you will meet Andean farmers dressed in their traditional brightly coloured ponchos tending herds of Llamas and Alpacas and have an opportunity to batter for their traditional weavings.
The region is also home to the Baños Del Inca, probably the best hot springs in southern Peru. The springs sit at an altitude of 2,667m and offers quite simply spectacular views of snowy peaks and glaciers such as Mounts Veronica, Chicon and Pumahaunca.
Having taken on the challenge of trekking at altitude for several days you will reach your goal – an opportunity to explore first hand 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 and are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world – well worth the challenge!
| Date | University Partners | Charities | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Aug - 8th Sep 2012 | Birmingham, Cambridge | Epilepsy Society, Practical Action | Spaces Available |
| 3rd - 18th Sep 2012 | Exeter, Oxford | Epilepsy Society, Practical Action | Spaces Available |
| Minimum Sponsorship | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | £400.00 (£325.00*) |
| Minimum Sponsorship | £2,750.00 |
* Discounted prices for students are shown in brackets.
