Program Description

Machu Picchu tops the must-see list for many of theworld’s intrepid travelers. After encountering this mysterious sanctuary and its famous walls, it comes asno surprise that Machu Picchu was named one of the“New 7 Wonders of the World.” is adventure alsobrings us through the lush and jagged peaks of theAndes and to a variety of rich cultural and historicalsites in Cusco and the mystical Sacred Valley. We engage in service, immerse ourselves in the lively culture of the Peruvian highlands and reflect on ourown lives amidst a backdrop of some of Earth’s mostextraordinary scenery.

Andes ecology and regional conservation issues.

Pre-Travel Curriculum

Incan history, Peruvian culture and Spanish language.

Leadership skills, service learning and responsible travel knowledge.

Global Explorers

WHERE // Machu Picchu & e Sacred Valley: Peru

Program Highlights

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“In order to reach my personalsummit in life, I learned on a Peruvian mountain that no matterthe impairments of me or myteam, a determined spirit over-comes all obstacles.”

- Riley, Student Explorer

Experience the solitude of the Andes as you trek to the ancientcitadel of Machu Picchu. Gaze in awe and explore these fabled ruinsfirst-hand.

Discover the wonder of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the famouscenter of the Incan Empire known for its stunning highland terrain,colorful culture and captivating history.

Enjoy a fireside Pachamanca dinner, cooked in the ground, and engage in a service project alongside members of a rural highlands

Global Explorers

Machu Picchu & e Sacred Valley: Peru // WHERE

Please visit the Machu Picchu page atwww.globalexplorers.org for other itiner-aries that include alternate Inca trails ortrain rides to Machu Picchu.

Day 1We depart the U.S. and travel to Lima,Peru. Depending on our flight schedule,we may spend the night at a hotel or wemay head directly to Cusco.

Days 2 – 3is morning we travel to Cusco and set-tle into our hotel, located near the mainplaza downtown. We meet for a guidedtour of the city and enjoy a welcome dinner with a cultural show.On Day 3, we explore the Sacred Valley, beginning in the colonial town and Incacity of Pisac. After shopping, we followthe sacred Urubamba River on our wayto Ollantaytambo. Later, we proceed toour private campsite at Km. 82, wherewe enjoy a Pachamanca dinner and campfor the night.

Days 4 – 6is morning we meet our porters andbegin our trek. A day of initially gentlehiking along the Urubamba River bringsus to the ruins of Llactapata, the villageof Huayllabamba and a private campsiteat Paucarcancha, perched next to a magnificent archaeological site. On oursecond day on the trail we march on pastHuayllabamba to a lunch site with spectacular mountain views. We passthrough a cloud forest and climb ourway over Warmiwanusca, the highestpoint of our trek at 13,830 feet above sealevel. We follow incredible views along a

brief descent to our next campsite atPacaymayu. Passing through differentecological zones the next day, we climbour second highest pass, hopefully catch-ing a glimpse of the snow-covered peaksof Cordillera Vilcabamba above the lushvalley below. We encounter masterfulIncan engineering at several more ruinssites and reach our final campsite beforeMachu Picchu at Phuyupatamarca, the“Place Above the Clouds.”

Day 7We say goodbye to our camp crew thismorning and hike an easier trail for several hours down a stone paved roadwith incredible stairways, a small tunneland several viewing terraces. We enjoy alunch at Wiñay Huayna and continue onto Inti Punku, or “the Gate of the Sun,”where we catch our first glimpse ofMachu Picchu. Today, we spend sometime exploring the ruins on our own andspend the evening at a hotel in thenearby town of Aguas Calientes.

Day 8Today we have a full day of guided tours of Machu Picchu followed by someadditional time to explore the ruins onour own. In the afternoon we board thetrain to return to Ollantaytambo andtransfer to our hotel in Cusco.

Days 9 – 10On Day 9 we catch a flight to Lima andhop aboard our late night flight home.We arrive in the U.S. the morning ofDay 10.

Program Itinerary

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Program Details

What’s Included: All lodging in Peru; all meals and drinking water inPeru; all transportation in Peru; all dailyactivities and related fees; Global Explorers ExpeditionLeader; local guides and drivers; all gratuities; basictravel insurance; airport departure fees; preparatorymaterials and support; t-shirts and journals; carbonoffsets for international air travel. Tents, sleeping bagsand sleeping pads are provided while trekking.

Maturity Level:is program is open to middle school and high schoolgroups. Trekking participants need to consider physicalfitness as a requirement.

Group Size:We require a minimum group size of 10 paying participants for this program.

Accommodations:Students stay in a safe and clean hotel in Cusco. Whiletrekking, students camp in tents with gear packed in byporters and pit toilets at campsites. Food is delicious andhealthy local cuisine. Fresh drinking water is always available.

What’s Not Included: International airfare between your home cityand Lima, Peru; passport fees; immunization fees;spending money (for souvenirs and extra snacks); expenses as a result of travel delays or cancellationsthat fall outside of Global Explorers’ control.

Expedition Length: 10 days

Location: Peru – Cusco, Machu Picchu, theSacred Valley