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Paso Horse Riding
Posted in Peru, Horse Riding.
Isolated for over 400 years, the Peruvian Paso horse has evolved as one of the purest breeds in the world. Ride these fantastic creatures for a half day, or take the 3 day Sacred Valley tour through fascinating Inca sites along the way. No roughing it on the 3 day tour, we’ll put you up in one of the Valley’s finest hotels.
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Apurimac River WWR
Posted in Peru, Whitewater Rafting.
The Apurimac means ‘speaking God’ in Quechua and was considered a sacred river by the Incas. This 4 day tour is only available in ______, and is suitable for the more confident rafter. From Class II to Class V Rapids, this really will give the adrenaline junky a run for his or her money.
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Sacred Valley & Chuquicahuana WWR
Posted in Peru, Whitewater Rafting.
1 Day rafting tours from Class II & III rapids in Sacred Valley, and Class III & IV at Chuquicahuana. No experience needed. Loads of fun and a real adventure not to be missed. Often combined with a visit to Ollantaytambo on the way back to Cusco, this really is a ‘two birds with one stone’ affair.
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Lares Valley Riding
Posted in Peru, Mountain Biking.
2 days of downhill through the valley of Lares, famous for its outdoor hot springs and its traditional textiles. This tour is a fabulous opportunity to see real life in rural Peru. Suitable for all abilities, Lares is really a great place and if you’re not going there already (i.e. you’re not doing the additional medical rotation) this is the perfect opportunity to see what all the fuss is about.
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Stopover
Posted in Belize, Ethiopia, Peru, Transfers.
Does your international flight arrive at an awkward time of the day. Are you unable to connect straight through to a domestic flight. Use the Medics Away Stopover Service for that peace of mind.
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Domestic Flight
Posted in Belize, Ethiopia, Peru, Thailand, Transfers.
Let Medics Away organize your domestic flights on your behalf. All tickets are electronic, so just arrive at the check in desk and off you go. A whole range of flights are available from various locations in the host country. Sometimes students require stopovers as their flights don’t connect well. Let us help with that also.
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Cusco & Sacred Valley Riding
Posted in Peru, Mountain Biking.
Single tracks your thing? Prefer a leisurely ride about? These trips are perfect for groups of students and for those of you who’ve got that ‘Get up and Go!’ attitude. These excursions are simple day or half day trips and are really very easy to organize.
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Classic Inca Trail
The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America and is rated by many to be in the top 5 treks in the world. In just 26 miles (45km) it manages to combine beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest, subtropical jungle and, of course, a stunning mix of Inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels. The final destination of the trail just cannot be beaten: Machu Picchu, the mysterious “Lost City of the Incas”.
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Lares Valley Trek
For those of you wanting to get off the well beaten tourist path and escape to a part of Peru that has changed little over the last 500 years then a trek through the spectacular scenery of the Lares Valley is a must. This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insight into the real lives of the Andean farmer, dressed in their traditional brightly colored ponchos. You’ll have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas. Inside the houses you’ll see guinea pigs running loose.
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