Peru 2007

After successfully conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during the Spring of 2005 we are ready for a new adventure. We have set our sites on the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu located in the mountains of Peru. This blog is dedicated to the preparation and execution of that trip.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

A Sample Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Lima
Day 2 Cuzco
Transfer to the airport early this morning for the flight to Cuzco (as early as 4am). In Cuzco meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Relax or explore the ancient Incan spiritual sites of Sacsayhuaman and Tambo Machay.
Day 3 Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo
Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley, including the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 4-7 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
On the ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu before our tour of the famous Inca ruin. We return to Cuzco for the night.
Day 8 Depart Cuzco
Gap Adventures

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