Day 1 lay-by breakfast

All the way to Machu Picchu

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July 17th 2006
After failing to make the required three month advance booking deadline for the oversubscribed Inca Trail, we opted for a 5 day trek through the mountains to Machu Picchu with SAS Travel (no connection with previous employers!). We reached an altitude of 4600 mts and covered over 60 kms in total. It was hard, but worth every painful step. The trip was a ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay Trail

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more