Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Great hikes, wonderful hotels, delicious meals, fantastic Trip Leaders—this is the ultimate hiking adventure in the realm of the Incas.

Hiker’s Journey to Machu Picchu SPECTACULAR HIKES AND WELCOMING LODGES IN THE REALM OF THE INCAS

The Incas placed their revered sites high above the Sacred Valley, with mystical Machu Picchu perched on a promontory at its farthest reaches. Our exclusive journey is the perfect way to explore this realm, with fantastic hikes by day and overnights in comfortable hotels and lodges (no camping!). Our hikes bring you to hidden Inca ruins surrounded by granite crags and snowy peaks, a traditional Quechua village where you’ll enjoy a pachamanca feast, and to Machu Picchu, with a hotel overnight right at the ruins. Gorgeous days on uncrowded trails, evenings in cozy lodges enjoying a great meal and a glass of wine—this is hiking in WT style!

Days 1-4 Cusco / Sacred Valley / Pisac Enter the world of the Incas with a hike from the fortress of Saqsayhuaman, with its perfectly fitted limestone blocks, right into Cusco. Above the mountain-ringed Urubamba Valley, hike from Chinchero past traditional farms to Urquillos, then descend past an ancient Inca cemetery and arrive at Pisac, an elaborate temple-ruin filled with astonishing Inca stonework.

HIGHLIGHTS • Exhilarating day hikes and charming hotels—no camping! • Hike to remote Inca sites, visit families in Quechua villages • Explore magnificent Machu Picchu, with an overnight right at the ruins • Enjoy a traditional pachamanca , a Peruvian feast DETAILS • 9-day trip begins and ends in Cusco • 8 nights fine hotels, including the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge • All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner

“The trip was magical! It is impossible to choose the best experience—every day was unique and full of wonder and amazement.”

Days 5-6 Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo Our hikes lead past the ancient terraces of Moray and to a remote Andean village where we are welcomed like family at a festive pachamanca (barbecue). In Ollantaytambo, where the

DATES Apr 14-22, 2017

Jul 21-29

May 6-14 Jun 8-16 Jul 4-12

Aug 26-Sep 3

Steve A., Pleasanton CA

Sep 20-28 Oct 10-18

rebel Manco Inca and his men held out against Pizarro’s forces, discover the exquisite traditional village below the splendid ruin. Days 7-9 Machu Picchu / Cusco At enchanting Machu Picchu, explore the ruins with our specialist guide and enjoy optional hikes with condor’s-eye views. Staying at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, right at the ruins, gives you plenty of time to experience this celebrated site without the crowds. Return to Cusco and depart on Day 9.

TRIP COST $5295 (11-15 members) $5795 (6-10 members) Single supplement: $1350

Internal airfare: $475 (subject to change) Reserva Amazonica extension: from $550 Lake Titicaca extension: from $970 Arequipa & Colca Canyon extension: from $995 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 7 Moderate to steep trails, 2-6 hours a day, altitudes up to 12,000 feet

BETH ROBIDOUX

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