Trek the Ancient Incan & Mayan Trails
This rugged 21-day trip is ideal for those who want to focus on culture, nature and the outdoors!!
Guatemala
The Carmelita – El Mirador circuit is located in the Northern part of the Maya Biosphere Reserve, home to more than 200 Mayan cities in a lush tropical rainforest, home to a great diversity of plants and animals. Along 55 km of trails, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the great cities of the Preclassic period, such as El Mirador, Nakbe and El Tintal and other smaller sites, within the Mayan Forest.
Colombia
Then begin a four-day trek to the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a mountain range close to the Caribbean Sea. Dubbed as ‘the new Machu Picchu’, this challenging journey reaches the archaeological ruins of Teyuna – accessible by steep climbs and several river crossings. Continue the adventure with a day exploring Tayrona National Park, and your final nights in Cartegena reveling in the warm Caribbean air!
Perú
The origins of the Classic Trail were that it was a pilgrimage route meant only for the Inca nobles; now thousands of trekkers & travelers follow this ancient footpath to Machu Picchu every year. Making it one of South Americas most well-known routes it’s no wonder why this path was chosen by the Incas.
Throughout the trek, you’ll pass through cloud forests and below snowy peaks and discover the world of the Incas. Following a centuries-old sacred trail and after entering through the Sungate (Inti Punku) you’ll discover the ancient Incan citadel; including possible climbs to Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu mountains (for those with energy!). Following your time in Machu Picchu you’ll then make your way back to Cusco to reflect on an epic journey.
Gear Recommendation
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Lightweight Journey Pack
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Alpaca Wool Leggings: 300 Lightweight
Alpaca Wool Hoodie: 300 Lightweight Half-Zip
Alpaca Wool Long Sleeve Shirt: 160 Ultralight
Alpaca Wool T-Shirt: 160 Ultralight Crew Neck
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Itinerary
AM - Get picked up at your hotel in Flores and drive to Carmelita
Arrive to the Carmelita Community & begin on the trail towards El Tintal
Lunch (box lunch) and rest in The Uacute or Florida camp
PM - Arrive to the archaelogical site El Tintal
Dinner and sleep in the El Tintal camp
Begin walking towards El Mirador, Eat a snack at the rest area 'El Zompopero'
Lunch at rest area 'El Jabali' (box lunch)
PM - Visit to the archaeological site La Muerta
Arrive to El Mirador Archaeological Site
Dinner and sleep at the El Mirador camp
AM - Watch sunrise over the ruins (weather permitting), Breakfast
Tour the center of the ancient city of the Mirador (temple Garra de Jaguar, El Tigre, Grupo Cascabel, Center for Astronomical Commemoration, Las Estelas, and The Central Acropolis)
PM - Explore the Danta pyramid, a 2 km journey from the camp to the great pyramid passing through a wall that surrounds the center of the city. Watch sunset on top of the Danta Pyramid (weather permitting)
Begin to hike back to Carmelita
Rest stop and lunch at "El Zompopero"
PM - Arrive at archaeological site El Tintal, relax
Dinner and rest at El Tintal
PM - Arrive to Carmelita and lunch in the community
Depart the Carmelita Community
Arrive to Flores and say goodbye to your team from here.
Free day to relax and explore Flores.
Domestic Flight from Flores to Cartegena, transfer by bus to Santa Marta.
Today you'll trek for a total of around 3 to 4 hrs, stopping along the way to take a dip in the Gorge of Honduras, a beautiful natural pool.
Your final stop for the day is Adan’s camp.
Roughly halfway through today’s hike you'll pass through Mutanyi, a meeting town of the Koguis people. Here, you'll have the chance to interact with the locals to learn more about their community, history and traditions.
In the evening, you'll have the opportunity to take a dip in the nearby Rio Buritaca before heading to dinner and then to bed in Paraiso Camp.
After an early breakfast, you are back on the road and the first challenge of the day presents itself in the form of 1,200 stone steps, which lead to the much anticipated Lost City.
After lunch, you continue trekking back to Numake Camp where you'll spend the night.
Today is spent trekking back through the jungle to the Adan Camp or Alfredo Camp.
Upon arrival you'll have the opportunity to take a dip in the nearby Gorge of Honduras before heading to dinner.
You'll make your way back to the Mamey region.
After lunch you will be transferred back to the hotel in Santa Marta and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Today you'll begin a day trek to Arrecifes within the Tayrona National Park.
Sitting on the Caribbean coast, this park is a national treasure and encompasses pristine beaches, picturesque forests and a huge variety of flora and fauna.
Free day in Cartagena, option of day tour to Rosario Islas.
Today you'll take a series of flights from Cartagena - Bogota - to Lima. (Optional Lima City Tour)
Arrival to Cusco in the morning and transfer to your hotel. City tour of Cusco in the afternoon
- Overnight Casa Andina Cusco Plaza
Day tour of the Sacred Valley, including sites such as Chincheros, Maras & Moray, and Ollantaytambo.
- Overnight Casa Andina Cusco Plaza
Leaving Cusco at around 6:00 am heading to the Sacred Valley town of Ollantaytambo where you'll have a 30-minute stop to buy the last things for your trek and you can also stop to have a coffee. From Ollantaytambo there is about 45 more minutes to reach the head of the trail at km 82.
Here you'll have 30 minutes or so to organize your things and from there this epic trail begins. It takes around 2.5 to 3 hrs to reach Tarayoc from where you'll take lunch; then a further 3 hrs before arrival to Wayllabamba where you'll camp for the evening.
Waking early at 5:00 in the morning, you'll begin preparations in readiness to leave before 7:00 in the morning. The trail today takes in around 7 km of ascent; in order to reach the pass of Warmiwañusca (4,215 masl)
Taking 5 to 6 hrs to walk steadily you'll reach the top of the pass; without any rush. From the top of the pass there is a further 2 hrs of descent. Trekking for 4 km to get to the Pacaymayo camp where you can have lunch and the remainder of the afternoon to rest.
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Trekking Time: 8-9 hrs
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Altitude Range: 3,000masl to 3,600masl
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Ascension: 1,200-600masl
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Distance Covered: 11 km
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Accommodation: Camping
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Again waking up at 5.00 in the morning; you'll make your preparations in readiness to leave before 7.00 in the morning. It is a 2hr climb to reach the second pass; Runkurakay which is at 3,980 masl. Descending for an 1 hr to reach Sayacmarka archaeological site and from there it's 2 more hours to get to Puyupatamarca where you'll have lunch.
It's about 5 to 6hrs continuing along the way and then it's 3 hrs downhill to get to Wiñaywayna where the last camp is an 8 a 9hr walk including visits to the archaeological sites on the trail. Traversing up and down the trial of around 400m to reach Puyupatamarca. From there it's 1,000m downhill to reach Wiñaywayna located at 2,700 masl.
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Trekking Time: 8-9 hrs
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Altitude Range: 3,980masl to 2,700masl
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Ascension: -1,280masl
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Distance covered: 16 km
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Accommodation: Camping
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Beginning the final section of our trek to the ancient Incan Citadel of Machu Picchu.
Descending for around 3hrs, about 1,000m below from the start point of Phuyupatamarca. You'll encounter the Incan sites of; Intipata and Wiñayhuayna, one of the most impressive Inca sites along the route and 2 hrs before the entrance to the Sungate “Inti Punku”.
This was the original entrance to Machu Picchu for the Incas, you'll catch sight of the citadel from far off. Arriving to the Sungate is the most iconic section of the trail.
Upon entering the Sungate; you'll have a guided tour initially and then you can explore the ruins on your own. At the end of your time exploring, you can take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and wait for your return train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo where transport will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel.
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