2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

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

HIGHLIGHTS • Hike to Machu Picchu on mystical, stone-paved paths built by the Incas • Explore trail-side archaeological sites that only Inca Trail hikers have access to • Relish the comfort of our famous Inca Trail camping services—the best on the trail! • Superb accommodations at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, right at the ruins, and at Cusco’s 5-star Hotel Monasterio DETAILS • 9-day trip begins and ends in Cusco • 4 nights beautiful hotels, 4 nights full-service camping • All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner

NICK VAN ZANTEN

THE WT DIFFERENCE ON THE INCA TRAIL

• 40 years of experience on the Inca Trail—our expertise gives you the best journey. • Perfectly paced itinerary with five days on the trail. Most companies rush through in just four days. • We time our hikes so that you feel you have the Inca Trail to yourself, without the crowds. • Delicious camp cuisine featuring Peruvian and American dishes. • Spectacular campsites: the first two nights are in exclusive campsites we have completely to ourselves. • Phenomenal Trip Leaders, all experts in Inca history and culture. • Overnight at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel right at the ruins.

DATES Nov 17-25, 2018 Dec 26, 2018-Jan 3, 2019

Apr 19-27, 2019 Apr 26-May 4 Apr 30-May 8 May 28-Jun 5 Jun 14-22 Jun 25-Jul 3 Jul 11-19 Aug 10-18 Aug 30-Sep 7 Sep 17-25 Oct 4-12

Oct 18-26 Nov 15-23 Dec 26, 2019-Jan 3, 2020 TRIP COST $5195 (10-15 members) $5595 (6-9 members) Single supplement: $1425

Internal airfare: $450 (subject to change) Inca Trail permit: $110 (subject to change) Holiday surcharge (Dec): $450 Extra overnight at Machu Picchu: from $825 Amazon Rainforest Extension: from $595 Lake Titicaca Extension: from $760 Arequipa and Colca Canyon Extension: from $1050 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5-day trek on moderate to steep trails, 5-6 hours a day, altitudes between 8,000-13,650 feet

HAYDN DENMAN

MARKUS THOMENIUS

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