A World-Class Hiking Adventure to a Legendary Lost City

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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"You do a great job. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to see the Inca Trail the way it should be seen!" Mary Huebner, Golf IL

Our first view of the legendary “lost city” on this journey is breathtaking—we see it as we hike through Intipunku, the stone archway the Incas called the Gate of the Sun, and the glorious city of stone spreads out below us. This is one of the greatest hikes in the world and one that we’ve honed to perfection, with spectacular campsites and superb full-service camping along the way. Our extraordinary team of Trip Leaders and trail guides have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey on this famous route. If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking the Inca Trail, this is the way to do it! In addition to the unparalleled quality we provide in our camp services, our hotels are the best: the landmark 5-star Hotel Monasterio in Cusco and the superbly located Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, right at the ruins.

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Itinerary-in-Brief

Day 1
Cusco

In the Incas’ imperial city, we enjoy an introduction to the ceremonial heart of the Inca Empire as we explore the mighty fortress of Saqsayhuaman and other Inca sites. Overnight at the Hotel Monasterio, a 16th century monastery transformed into a luxurious hotel. This elegant accommodation is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Day 2
Urubamba Valley

The Urubamba Valley was sacred to the Incas for many reasons, a key one being that it has an agreeable climate and fertile plains, a rare combination in the high Andes. In this beautiful Sacred Valley, we visit the traditional village of Pisac as well as the Inca fortress-city that rises above it. The Pisac fortress is famed for the intricate Inca-built terracing that sweeps around the mountain on which it is perched. Overnight at a lovely hacienda in the Urubamba Valley.

Days 3-6
Inca Trail

After we explore the beautiful village of Ollantaytambo and the stunning Inca fortress above it, we head to a dramatically located camp below Mt. Veronica (20,275'). The next morning, we set off on the royal trail to Machu Picchu, following in the footsteps of the Incas. We cross two high passes (the highest is 13,650 feet) as we explore major Inca ruins accessible only to hikers and enjoy spectacular campsites with views across the dancing clouds and steep green peaks of the Vilcabamba. Runkuracay, a circular ruin with massive walls, has a magnificent view of the Pacamayo Valley, and Sayacmarca, a maze-like ruin perched atop a sheer cliff at about 11,600 feet, is reachable only by a long stone staircase. Puyupatamarca, aptly named “Town in the Clouds” by Hiram Bingham, has ingenious stone baths and incredible views of the Urubamba Valley. Our fantastic camp just above this ruin has panoramas of majestic Humantay (19,239') and Salcantay (20,390'). Throughout our Inca Trail experience, our camp staff and talented camp cooks provide Wilderness Travel’s famous full-service camping amenities.

Days 7-8
Machu Picchu

On the morning of Day 7, we hike through the Gate of the Sun and feast our eyes on one of the most stunning sights in the world. Our overnight at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, set right at the ruins, allows us easy walking access to Machu Picchu. We return to Cusco by train the next afternoon.

Day 9
Cusco

After a half-day exploration of Cusco’s cultural and artistic riches, we have a free afternoon to explore, and a final night at the lovely Hotel Monasterio.

Day 10
Lima

We fly to Lima and depart on evening flights, or join our Arequipa Extension

Arequipa and Colca Canyon Extension Days 10-14

Explore colonial Arequipa, with its elaborate Spanish architecture of pearly white volcanic stone, and hike in the dramatic river gorge of the Colca Canyon, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.

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Tour Costs $4095 (11-15 members) $4395 (7-10 members) $4595 (4-6 members) Single supplement: $1175 Internal airfare: $290 (subject to change) *High season surcharge: $125 Arequipa & Colca Canyon extension from: $795 *Prices are for 2008 dates only **Airfare is not included in Tour Cost unless indicated

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IMPORTANT NOTE: New Peruvian park
regulations strictly limit the number of
hiking permits issued for the Inca Trail,
and all permits are on a first-come
first-serve basis! PLEASE PLAN AHEAD
if you want to trek the Inca Trail, because
trail permits are often reserved two
months in advance.

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