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The Lost City of Vilcabamba Trek

9 days/8 nights.
Grade: Rigorous.
Highlight: Villages, Scenery.
Distance Covered: 100 Km or 62.14 mi.
Max. Altitude: 3,200m or 10,498.69 ft
(see trek map)

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This trek to the last outpost of the Incas, at the end of "a road going nowhere" is a unique experience. The trek itself is not terribly strenuous, it is the inaccesibility of the location, 18 hours drive from Cuzco, and the difficulty in evacuation in case of an emergency, is that which makes this trek be rated as rigorous. Another feature of this trek is that it is mainly in rainforest and cloudforest terrain, withdrawing the additional difficulties that stem from walking at high altitude. Horses to ride part of the way are also available.

Vilcabamba

Ruins at Vilcabamba

Bridge on the Vilcabamba trek

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Trekking in Cusco Area:Tipon - Chawaytiri - Huchuy - Patakancha (1d) - Patakancha/Lares - Inca Trail (4d/3) - Inca Trail (1d) - Urubamba - Around Nevado Huallanay - Choquequirao - Salkantay - Ausangate - The lost city of Vilcabamba

Trekking in Huaraz Area:Olleros - Santa Cruz/Llanganuco - Huayhuash

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The Lost City of Vilcabamba Trek