We will retrace the steps of one of the most fascinating civilizations in the Americas: the Inca. Beginning in the
Andes, we will stay in the colonial town of Cuzco. Due to the extreme elevation of the area, we will stay a night to
acclimatize and will partake in community service in the Sacred
Valley Region. From Cuzco, we will white water raft down the Urubamba River to
Ollantaytambo, where we will stay overnight before ascending the extremely demanding Inca Trail. From the trailhead, we will climb over four thousand feet in altitude, enduring
steep climbs, high and low extreme temperatures, and uneven terrain. We will hike an average of
6-8 hours a day while carrying a pack. We will explore Inca ruins while traversing
the beautiful Andean jungle, and we will view incredible
mountain passes, most notably, Deadwoman's Pass and Runquracay Pass. Guides will be provide
us with an abundance of historical, cultural and religious information about the Inca civilization. Our final day
will be spent touring the lost city of Machu Picchu, considered by many, the eighth wonder of the world.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
American Airline Flight
Depart O'Hare at 5:55 pm.
Arrive at Miami at 9:55 pm
Depart Miami at 11:30 pm
Arrive in Lima at 5:00 a.m. (March 11th).
Sunday, March 11, 2007
We will be in Lima airport waiting for a flight to Cusco. Domestic Flight LAN.
Depart Lima at 9:00 a.m.
Arrive Cusco at 10:15 a.m.
SAS will pick us up at the airport and provide ground transport to hotel in Cusco. We will be staying at the Hotel Marqueses (www.hotelmarqueses.com). After we check in, we will relax and get settled with some breakfast. In the afternoon we will be guided by SAS via Horseback to some nearby ruins, Sacred Valley. Return to Hotel for night.
Monday, March 12, 2007
We will wake early for breakfast. We then will be transported by SAS to our service site. We will spend the night at Hotel Marqueses.
Tuesday March 13, 2007
We wake early for breakfast and then SAS will take us to the white water rafting trip. From the rafting trip we will bus to Ollantaytambo and spend the night at Hotel Munaytika.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Wake early for breakfast. Proceed to the start of the Incan Trail where we will begin our hike. We will camp along the trail for three nights.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Hike the Incan Trail. Dead Woman's Pass. Camp.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Hike the Incan Trail. Camp.
Saturday March 17, 2007
Today we will arrive at Macchu Picchu. Weather permitting we will wake at 4 a.m. to arrive at the Sun Gate upon sunrise. Spend the day exploring the ruins. We will spend the night in the town of Aguas Calientes. We will spend the night at Hostal VIAJEROS.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Return to Cusco via train. We then take a flight from Cusco to Lima. Return flight from Lima to O'Hare at night.
Depart Cusco at 3:35 p.m.
Arrive Lima 4:55 p.m.
Return to Chicago.
Depart Lima 11:35 p.m.
Arrive Miami at 6:00 a.m. (March 19th)
Depart Miami at 8:20 a.m.
Arrive O'Hare at 10:40 a.m. (March 19th)
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