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| Titel: | Peru | |||
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| Publicatiedatum: | Februari 22, 2015 | |||
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Peru
Our treks begin with several active and fascinating days while still based at a hotel, those days allow you to become well acclimatize to the altitude, this time will cover some of the most fascinating and beautiful areas of the country. Individually each trek offers a unique blend of Peruvian culture and geography. On the trail we ensure a civilized standard of comfort by using porters, packhorses, donkeys, or Llamas to transport your personal belongings. All the camp gear including fresh produce tables and camp stools and spacious tents are part of the logistics, all you need is an adventure spirit and desire to become almost without realizing it an adventure!
Huayhuash Trek - Huaraz - 17 days program
To the southeast of the Cordillera Blanca, the spectacular Cordillera Huayhuash trek covers 160 kilometers, through some of Peru’s most impressive mountains. The fantastic ice ridges immortalized in the book “Touching the Void “ by Joe Simpson with his mountaineering partner Simon Yates, characterize these knife-edged 6096 m (20,000-Ft) peaks.
Two Ranges - Huaraz - 22 days program
Trek in the world’s highest tropical range in the world, Protected as Huascarán National Park know as Cordillera Blanca, one of the earth’s treasured natural heritages, with over 20 snow-capped peaks rising above 6,000 m/19,680ft and the Huayhuash range its numerous, awe-inspiring peaks and intimidating ice-draped walls, dominated by Peru’s second highest mountain, the colossal Yerupaja (6634 m), both of then provide a rugged, stimulating and unforgettable trekking experience.
Los Cedros - Alpamayo - 13 days program
For those wanting a challenging trekking experience, this is a highly recommended circuit, this spectacular trek among snow-capped summits like Quebrada de los Cedros with spectacular mountain views, exposing the glorious pyramid of Alpamayo and visiting small traditional communities, ecologically diverse flora and fauna, dotted also with beautiful emerald-green lakes. Besides seeing the other mountains in the northern section of Huascarán National Park.
Ausangate Trek - 6 days program
There’s a Land were the people have not much contact with the Occidental tourist, the Indians still keep their own old ceremonies, wear their traditional clothes chew coca leaves in the name of the mountain god (Apu) , work the land with hand made tools and most of them don’t speak Spanish. Machu Picchu optional add on. (3 Days)
Vilcanota Massives Trek - 14 days program
This is one of the most impressive of Peru's mountain groups. Also called the ”Sacred Mountain Range”, with several 6000 mts peaks, including the sacred massive Nevado de Ausangate (6385 m).
Espiritu Pampa Trek - 17 days program
The central chain of the Andes, are referred to as Cordillera Vilcabamba. It is the last chain of mountains before reaching the highlands that drop dramatically into the Amazon Basin. The location is between the rivers Apurímac and Vilcanota, in the department of Cusco. This culturally fascinating region has changed little for centuries. The inhabitants of the high villages still wear very traditional dress. Almost unvisited since the time of the Incas, the Vilcabamba's potential as a trekking destination has only been recognized in the last few years. There is a diversity of scenery, including sub-tropical forest, pristine alpine valleys and snow-clad peaks. The nearby peak Salkantay is still worshipped as a god or "Apu" by the local Quechua people of the Cusco Region. This area is a truly inspiring part of the world that maintains the broad Inca roads and narrow trails, crossing mountain passes up to 4486,32 m (15,900 ft) breathtaking views of the picturesque peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba will provide most impressive memories.