The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu still holds the enchantment and mystery
for travelers seeking a once-in-a-life-time experience. Trekkers are rewarded with impressive
vistas of the mighty Andes, exotic vegetation, Inca archaeological sites and the opportunity
to enter Machu Picchu from the Gate of the Sun.
Always magical, at times frustrating and crowded,
the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu still holds the enchantment and mysticism
people seek during this magnificent trek. Trekkers are rewarded with
spectacular views of the mighty Andes, exotic vegetation, ancient
Inca citadels and at the end of the journey with the spectacular view
of Machu Picchu from the Gate of the Sun.
This unique program offers the active traveler a challenging trek up the
world's tallest free-standing mountain combined with an unmatched opportunity to take part in
a safari in some of Africa's most spectacular wildlife parks. You begin your adventure with
a trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro along the scenic Machame Route. After your climb you
will spend extraordinary days on game drives visiting some of Tanzania's most spectacular parks.
Your private mobile tented camp in the Serengeti (or Tarangire), provides comfort and proximity
to the vast herds and the predators that follow their movement.
Embark on a challenging and magical trek circumambulating
the sacred mountain of Ausangate (20,650 ft.), the highest in the
region of Cuzco and one of the most majestic mountains in the Peruvian
Andes. Trekkers will traverse high altitude passes over 16,000 feet,
view turquoise colored lakes and camp next to white capped mountains
and spectacular glaciers. Along the route, trekkers will have numerous
opportunities to meet Quechua people tending to their herds of llamas
and alpacas and living much the same as their ancestors. Before the
trek visit Machu Piccu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the ancient
city of Cuzco.
Walk in the land that inspired Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle to write his science fiction novel about the Lost World. Experience
the unique flora of RoraimaTepuy with its endemic insectivorous plants,
giant bromeliads and capricious orchids. Explore the Crystal Valley
and walk the most impressive rock formations considered to be over
1.8 million years old. Camp by pristine rivers with magnificent views
of Roraima National Park and spend time learning about the native
traditions of the Pemon people.
This
is a trip for the serious hiker. The trek consists of a 6-day trek
up Auyan Tepuy (Devil's mountain) utilizing the same route used by
explorer Jimmy Angel after his plane crashed on the summit when he
was searching for the river of gold. Seventy percent of all plant
life along the trail is endemic only to this environment and not found
anywhere else in the world. Fly over Angel Falls the highest waterfall
of the world. Visit the stunning Kavac Canyon and swim to the base
of it's waterfall. Navigate the Akanan, Carrao and the Churun rivers
accompanied by the native Pemon people. Sleep in native camps along
the riverbanks. Enter Devil's Canyon with its magnificent views of
Auyan Tepuy. Hike to the Angel Falls overlook for magnificent views
of one of the most beautiful nature wonders of the world.
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