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Great hikes, wonderful hotels, delicious meals, fantastic Trip Leaders—this is the ultimate hiking adventure in the realm of the Incas.
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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.
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
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.
“The trip was magical!
It is impossible to
choose the best
experience—every
day was unique and
full of wonder and
amazement.”
Steve A., Pleasanton CA
BETH ROBIDOUX
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
DATES
Apr 14-22, 2017 Jul 21-29
May 6-14 Aug 26-Sep 3
Jun 8-16 Sep 20-28
Jul 4-12 Oct 10-18
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