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Follow in the footsteps of the Incas on
the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru’s
glorious city of stone. We invite you to
hike this legendary trail the Wilderness
Travel way, with
spectacular campsites
(two of them exclusive
to our groups), superb
camp amenities, and
an overnight at the
acclaimed Machu
Picchu Sanctuary Lodge,
just steps from the
sanctuary. We’ve filled this journey with
unique experiences and the perfect
pacing to enjoy them all. If you’ve
dreamed of hiking to this fabled lost
city, this is the right way to do it!
Days 1-2 Cusco / Urubamba Valley
In Cusco, the Incas’ imperial city, we
explore Saqsayhuaman, the Inca fortress
overlooking the city, and in the Sacred
Valley, we climb up through the terraces of
the monumental citadel at Pisac, which
once guarded an Inca trade route. We
also enjoy Pisac’s traditional market.
Days 3-6 Inca Trail After visiting
Ollantaytambo, where the rebel Inca Manco
successfully held off Pizarro and his men
in 1536, we set off on the “royal trail” to
Machu Picchu, passing exquisite Inca ruins
accessible only to hikers. We’ve designed a
special 5-day route that provides for shorter
hiking days and better acclimatization, with
two private campsites. Our on-the-trail
cuisine is unmatched, and our well-paced
hiking days give you plenty of time to
explore the extraordinary archaeological
sites along the route so that you can fully
experience the wonder of the Inca Trail.
THE ULTIMATE HIKING ADVENTURE TO A LEGENDARY LOST CITY
Days 7-9 Machu Picchu / Cusco
Phuyupatamarka (“Town in the Clouds”) and
elegant Wiñay Wayna (“Forever Young”) are
the last major Inca sites on our trail. Hiking
up to Intipunku, the “Gate of the Sun,” the
original entrance to Machu Picchu, we see
the dazzling lost city revealed below us and
are joined by our specialist guide to explore
the fine altars, terraces, and chambers filled
with intricate stonework. We also have
the option to hike up Huayna Picchu, the
striking peak above the ruins. Our overnight
at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the
only hotel right at the ruins, allows us
unparalleled access to Machu Picchu and
a fantastic sunset view. Return to Cusco on
Day 8 and depart on Day 9.
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE
• Extra night at Machu Picchu
• Amazon rainforest lodge
• Mystical Lake Titicaca
• Colonial Arequipa, Colca Canyon
“Perfection—every
detail was thought
out and executed
completely. Each
day was more
than expected and
always fantastic.”
Anne V., Amherst MA
Hiking the Inca Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—you’ll appreciate our unique route, our acclaimed Trip Leaders, and our 40 years of experience! PHOTO: PATRICK J. ENDRES
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