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Dana Nature Reserve to Petra Inca Trail (Peru) Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
(Jordan) Classed as a moderate level trek Its very name brings a moment
Discover a city forgotten by the with lots of uphill hiking, the Inca of breathless awe. However, the
world for centuries. Trail follows the ancient route from highest mountain in Africa can be
the Sacred Valley just outside of conquered by intrepid hikers. There
The ‘rose city’ of Petra was
established in the 4th century BC Cusco in Peru and ends at the gate are a number of ways to reach the
for its ideal location on the incense of legendary Machu Picchu. This summit depending on your fitness
trade routes. It flourished particularly guided tour takes between four and level and willingness to do a bit of
in the 1st century AD, when its most seven days to complete. rock scrambling.
impressive buildings were carved Machu Picchu is nestled in the The hikes take between four and
in the stone. But after the fall of the Andes mountains at 2500m above nine days depending on the route
Roman Empire, Petra was largely sea level. The 15th century city selected. The most popular is the
forgotten until rediscovered by a features more than 200 structures, Kilimanjaro-Machame Route which
Swiss tourist in 1812. and all have a fascinating history. takes seven days. It rewards hikers
with breathtaking views and plenty of
This seven-to-11-day trek takes For more information:
you through the Wadi Al Ghuweir, alpacaexpeditions.com/guide-to- time to acclimatise to the ascent.
past Little Petra through a dark hiking-to-machu-picchu For more information:
narrow gorge that opens out into the worldexpeditions.com/Tanzania/
stunning ancient city. After you’ve Trekking-Walking/Kilimanjaro-
explored Petra, spend overnight Machame-Route
in a Bedouin camp and trek back
through Rakebak Canyon.
For more information:
worldexpeditions.com/Jordan/
Trekking-Walking/Jordan-Dana-
Trek-to-Petra-and-Wadi-Rum

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