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in a trek 12,000
feet up the Inca
Trail to Machu
Picchu in Peru.
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Join the BizWatchOnline.com Town Lake Y Team in June 2011 as
We Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Mark your calendars for a date that will get
you in shape as you've
never been and change the rest of your life. June 8-11, 2011 we and a
group of friends are traveling to
Cusco, Peru to begin the trek up the
Inca Trail to
Machu Picchu, the fabled
"Lost City of the Incas."
The idea of the Inca Trail trek began in the belly of the Town Lake YMCA,
where Jack Speer and Carol Kallendorf, Ph.D. climbed out of "fat-dom," each
losing 30 pounds by lifting weights and applying what they learned about
nutrition. 9 years later, and still without the extra 30 pounds, we
challenged some friends to join us in climbing the Inca Trail, a 4-day hike up
12,000 feet from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
The challenge is purposely two years from now, partly because of a
celebration and also to give everyone the opportunity to set a goal that will
help us to get in shape, eat well, and one team member also plans the trip as an
opportunity to learn Spanish.
This is an adventure of friends and not for anyone's profit.
BizWatchOnline.com is coordinating the event and keeping everyone up to date.
Interest is high and we have limited availability. If you are interested
email jack@jackspeer.com.
For those of us who need lots of details, the details are not final, but the
tour will be organized something on the following order.
Inca Trail 4 days tour
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Starting Point |
Cusco |
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Ending Point |
Cusco |
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Duration |
4 days |
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Activities |
Archaeological, Cultural, Camping,
Ecological, Hiking |
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Style |
Physically fit,
moderately challenging |
Day 1: Cusco - Km 82 - Wayllabamba
(about 5 hr. trekking) (L) (D)
The guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at around 0500 -
0530am in order to take the bus to Km 82, via Chinchero, Ollantaytambo. After
joining the rest of the team we begin our trekking tour along the Inca
Trail to Machu Picchu. We will head towards our first camp at
Wayllabamba, on the way we will have a good view of the archaeological complex
of Llactapata, where we will have lunch. For a further 7 km the path follows the
left bank of the river up to the small village of Wayllabamba (3,000masl/9843ft)
where dinner will be served. Overnight in tents at the campsite
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The Road to Machu Picchu Began at the Austin Towne
Lake Y |
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Thaw Sint, MD |
Carol Kallendorf,
Ph.D |
Jack Speer |
Mike Self,
Fitness Expert |
Sean of the Dead |
Day 2: Wayllabamba - Pacaymayo (about 6 - 7 hr. trekking) (B)(L)(D)
After breakfast, the toughest part of the trail begins, walking towards the
highest point of the Inca Trail - Warmihuañusca or Dead Woman's Pass (4200masl/13780ft)
- where we will have an unbelievable panoramic view of the whole area and will
observe different types of microclimates. Here, you will have a tremendous
feeling of achievement mixed with relief on reaching the top. After lunch we
will continue hiking down to Pacaymayu where we will camp and have dinner.
Day 3: Pacaymayo - Phuyupatamarka - Wiñaywayna (about 7 hr.
trekking) (B)(L)(D)
After breakfast we start the descent towards the second most important pass of
the trail at 3850 meters above sea level (12632ft). Our ascent will include a
guided visit to the archaeological complex of Runkurakay and the Inca citadel of
Sayacmarca where lunch will be served. Then we continue trekking towards
Phuyupatamarka (Cloud-level town), another important archaeological monument.
After a short break you will continue hiking to Wiñay Huayna (Forever Young) for
a guided visit of this impressive archaeological site with spectacular settings.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 4: Wiñay Huayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco (B)
After breakfast, have a very early start to arrive in time for sunrise at Machu
Picchu. After a one hour walk through the forest towards the Inti Punku or Gate
of the Sun, also known as the Entrance Gate to Machu Picchu, you will have the
most impressive panoramic view of the site.
Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, you will have a two-hours guided tour around the
citadel, visiting the main sites and monuments. After the tour you are free to
wander around Machu Picchu, then you will meet with the rest of the group to
drive by bus down to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, back to Cusco. Upon
arrival to the Ollantaytambo train station, transfer to your hotel.
The cost is approximately $500 per person and airfare is not included.
Extra porters are available for those requiring more equipment. Food,
tents, and basic camping equipment are provided.
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