Hike Machu Picchu & Local Volunteering
Experience hiking the Inca Trail above the Sacred Valley, explore the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu, and spend a heartwarming community service day with the kids at a local school.
DESTINATION: Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
DAYS: 12 Days
COST: $3,950 or $5,250
2020 DATES: (6/8 – 6/19)
Custom dates available upon request
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Trip Details
Your adventure in Peru will begin and end in in the vibrant capital city of Lima. In between, you will explore Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca empire. Where you will experience its culture and sample its cuisine.
As you acclimate to the 10,800 ft. elevation, you spend an unforgettable day with the children at a local school, visit an alpaca farm and tour the historic city and nearby ruins. You will then be immersed in the pristine beauty of the eastern slope of the Andes Mountains as you trek for four days on the Inca Trail above the Sacred Valley to the mysterious and breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. You will have explore Machu Picchu with a private tour, as well as guided hike of the neighboring majestic peak of Wayna Picchu for an unforgettable view of the ruins below.
Travel will be by private bus, plane and train experiencing breathtaking views of the most famous archaeological sites in the world found along the pristine eastern slope of the Andes.
Trip Highlights
Four-day, 25-mile moderate to strenuous hike on private Inca Trail
Private guided tour of Machu Picchu
Day excursion up Wayna Picchu
One day of community service
Tour of alpaca farm
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Lima, Peru
Day 2: Fly to Cusco and tour the city
Day 3: Community Service
Day 4: Day 1 on trail
Day 5: Day 2 on trail
Day 6: Day 3 on trail
Day 7: Train to Aguas Calientes
Day 8: Hike up Wayna Picchu, tour of Machu Picchu
Day 9: Free day
Day 10: Train to Cusco and visit alpaca farm
Day 11: Fly to Lima with late evening departure
Day 12: Arrive home
Refer to the full itinerary for specific details about the trip.
$3,950 or $5,250 per person (double occupancy) Not include international airfare or tips.
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required at time of sign up. Full payment is required 75 days prior to departure date.
More information – Kevin Cherilla [email protected]
What’s Included:
All transportation (including domestic flights) in Peru per the itinerary
Hotel accommodations (double occupancy) per the itinerary
Four season two-person tent accommodations on Inca Trail (double occupancy)
All meals per the itinerary
Park fees and permits
English speaking, experienced Wilderness First Responder guides
Campsite equipment, including dining tents, tables and chairs
Drinking water on Inca Trail
Tours and activities per the itinerary
What’s Not Included:
Air transportation to Peru (Approx. $1,800)
$300 per person in tips for hotel staff, bus drivers, porters, cooks and guides
Airport transfers in Lima for optional excursion (Approx. $50)
Subsequent lodging and food beyond the 12 day team itinerary
All drinks, except water while on trail
School supplies and gifts for children at a local school
Traveler, Medical and Evacuation Insurance
If you are a single registering for one of our trips, we will try to accommodate you as a double with the same gender. However, if we are unable to make these arrangements, you will be responsible for the single accommodation cost of $750/person.