Experience:
Peru and the ancient Inca Empire in a unique way. This Trail Running Race tour starts in the World Heritage City of Cusco (3399m) the historical centre of the Incan Empire. Then continues into the Sacred Valley where we explore and run the beautiful trails in this part of the Peruvian Andes including the Legendary Abra Lares trail and the amazing Moray plateau and Patacancha trail. Included in this experience is information revealed through many private guided tours of the ancient sites in Cusco and the Sacred valley. From here we take you down to the rivers and jungle to one of the amazing seven wonders of the world, the ancient Inca City of Machu Picchu. This completes your 8 day transformation to become a Chaski runner.
The Chaskis were the messengers dispatched along thousands of kilometers of the Inca Empire, taking advantage of the vast system of purpose-built roads, trails and rope bridges in the Andes of Peru, Ecuador Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile. Highly trained and physically fit, they were in charge of carrying the quipus (an Incan information system of knotted strings) as well as messages and gifts up to 240 km per day through the Chaskis relay system. Stopping at Tambos (relay stations) where they would stop to transfer and translate the information and messages to the next Chaski. This Trail Running Tour finishes in spectacular way with the Andes Race Chaski Challenge Trail Run Events (13k/30k/60k/100k) in the stunning High Mountain areas above the Sacred valley.
Chaski Challenge Sacred Trails – Trail Running Race plus Cusco/Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour:
– Days: 12 Days/11 Nights
– Fitness Level: Intermediate/Advanced
– Group Size: 4 to 6* runners minimum, 14 runners maximum.
– Price: $2880 (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD) $240 Per Day – $2225 (GBP) $185 GBP Per Day (everything included)
Group Discount:
10 % Discount for Group Registrations 3+ Runners. On the Booking form tell us your Group names.
Different Currency Prices explained: Resident Currency Pricing (RCP)
Pay for this tour in the country currency and economy you live and work within. We think its fair that way. We have 6 currencies (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD/GBP). If you live in North America (USA or Canada) Great Britain, Europe or the South Pacific (New Zealand or Australia) you will pay in the currency where you live. All other residents of other countries will pay the USD price. *The Tour minimum is 4 runners if bookings paid in (USD/EUR/GBP) currency and 6 runners minimum if bookings paid in (NZD/AUD/CAD) currency. If we get a mix of both that’s ok the tour will be confirmed.
This tour includes, Chaski Challenge Trail Run Race Events Registration: (This includes all entry fees transport and all other logistics. (100k – $180 USD, 60k – $100 USD, 30k – $50 USD, 13k – $30 USD)
2024 Date:
August 18th – 29th TBC
Close off Date June 21st: Sign up for this tour with a $500 NZD deposit
Tour Highlights:
- Sight seeing the World Heritage City of Cusco the historic center of the Inca Empire (including 2 walking tours).
- Guided Tours of Cusco City ancient sites (including Qorikancha, Qinqo, Saqsayhuaman and the San Pedro Market)
- Guided Tours of the Sacred Valley ancient sites (including Ollantaytambo and the Pisaq ruins and traditional market))
- Guided Tours of Moray ancient site and Mara’s Salt mines.
- 8 Running days
- Running Epic Cusco and Sacred valley trails ( Legendary Abra Lares Trail and Patacancha Trail)
- Soaking in some incredible mountain hot springs.
- Hiking/Running to Machu Picchu
- Guided Tour of Machu Picchu, the incredible ancient Inca Citadel.
- Running remote High Mountain trails and passes.
- Competing in the the Andes Race Chaski Challenge Trail Run events (100k – 60k – 30k – 13k)
- Feel Good Factor. Making a difference. A percentage of all Tour proceeds goes back to the local communities we visit. We invite you to change other peoples lives while experiencing a trip of a lifetime.
Note:
All Guided Tours are private personalized tours for just our group.
Tour Description and Itinerary:
This is a medium to high altitude trail running trip and its important to spend some days to adapt and acclimate. So we have 4 days in and around Cusco (3400m) and then a further 4 days in the Sacred valley (2800m). The first few days include hiking/running days so you ease into more activity, with a rest day before the Chaski Challenge Trail Run events. This tour has been carefully planned in such away for you to gradually adapt and acclimatize.
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Onward journeys: Staying in Cusco, Peru or South America?
We are happy to help and can advise you on all possible activities and destinations you want to visit.
Price Includes:
- All Transportation and Airport transfers
- Professional Local Peruvian guides (Bilingual Spanish/English)
- Meals (All Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners)
- Advanced Oxygen Enhancing Nutritional Supplements and Drinks ($100 USD value)
- Healthy snacks and hydration during the trail runs
- Daily after run Yoga/Stretching classes
- Beyond Andes Running Top
- 11 nights accommodations at Hotels, Eco lodges and Luxury B+B’s. Accommodations are Twin shared – (Single Room Supplement add $275 USD)
- Chaski Challenge Trail Run Race Registration and transport
Other activities included: - Guided Tours of Cusco City ancient sites (including Qorikancha, Qinqo, Saqsayhuaman and the San Pedro Market)
- Guided Tours of the Sacred Valley ancient sites (Ollantaytambo and Pisaq ruins)
- Guided Tours of Moray ancient site and Mara’s Salt mines.
- Guided Tour of Machu Picchu, the incredible ancient Inca Citadel.
- Cusco and Sacred Valley Ancient Ruins Tickets ($60USD)
- Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets and Train Tickets ($60USD + $80USD)
- Farewell Dinner Party
Not included:
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- Flights (International)
- Insurance – Travel, Personal and Equipment
- Hotel charges such as mini bar and phone
- Tips in restaurants and hotels
- Alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages
- Any other items not listed as included
Booking and other important Info:
- The close off date to book this Tour is June 21st.
- Bookings are open. To book this Tour please click through to fill out the Booking Form and submit.
- Once you have submitted the form you will be redirected to pay your $500 NZD tour deposit (+ $30.25 active processing fee) by Credit Card with our secure payment system using Active Network Endurance.
- Your reservation of a place in your chosen Tour will be confirmed by email along with other detailed information once we have received your deposit.
- The Deposit is Fully Refundable (less any Transaction fees) if the Tour minimum bookings are not reached by the Close Off Date or the Tour is canceled or postponed due to issues related to Covid 19 and travel restrictions. We will refund your deposit within 3 weeks following the close off date.
- We have a minimum of 4 to 6 runners to Guarantee this tour. Please Do Not Book your Plane Tickets until you have received notification from us that we have Guaranteed this tour.
- If you cancel your booking the Tour deposit is not refundable. It is however transferable and maybe applied to other later date tours (with the payment of a $300 NZD re – booking fee).
- This tour is for Intermediate/advanced fitness runners. All runners are expected to train to prepare for this tour. We want you to come on this tour prepared so you will enjoy it more.
- Insurance. You are required as a condition of booking to be insured against medical and personal accident risks. We recommend that you take out a policy once you have received confirmation that the tour is Guaranteed, which covers trip cancellation, your baggage and equipment.
- Flight Information. We will email you flight information and recommended equipment details.
- Full tour payment is due 1 Month before the tour.
