2010 Machu Picchu Tour

Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley

© Clayton Anderson

Note: This itinerary is offered as a general guide. It is not “carved in stone”. Flexibility is a must in order to make the best use of weather and local conditions. The specific destinations and their order could change as the program unfolds.

Cost: $2,695 USD/ $2,895 USD; double occupancy; single supplement add $695 USD

Day 1: Quito to Cusco Today we arrive in the historic city of Cusco, at 3,326 m above sea level. According to Inca legend, the city was built by Sapa Inca Pachacuti, the man who transformed the Kingdom of Cusco from a sleepy city-state into the vast empire of Tahuantinsuyu. Archaeological evidence however, points to a slower, more organic growth of the city beginning before Pachacuti. The original Inca city, said to have been founded in the eleventh century, was sacked by Pizarro in 1535. There are original Incan architecture remains at the palace of the Incas, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Virgins of the Sun. After settling into our five-star hotel, a converted 16th-century monastery with period art on the walls and oxygenated rooms, we will have a chance to explore the city by foot before dinner.

Maximum: 20 adventurers

Day 2: The Sacred Valley After a leisurely breakfast, we head out of Cusco to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas which winds through the Andes. Fed by numerous rivers that descend through adjoining valleys and gorges, the valley contains significant archaeological remains and villages. One of the Inca empire’s main points for the extraction of natural wealth, it was also the best place for maize production in Peru. Here we have a chance to visit the historic sites of Pisac, with it’s agricultural terraces, citadel and still-running water, the fortress of Ollantaytambo and a number of other sights along the way. Overnight in Ollantaytambo.

Tour cost includes: • All accommodations, meals & some alcoholic beverages • Ground transportation • Your guide(s) • All admissions • Gratuities for drivers and local guides Tour cost does not include: • Internal & international flights • Items of a personal nature • Mandatory emergency medical insurance • Any expenses due to itinerary changes beyond our control Fitness Level: Moderate; high altitude, optional steep inclines

November 1 - 6, 2010 / April 11 - 16, 2011

After an early breakfast, we ascend the mountain to one of the new wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. We catch the early light on the ruins, before the trains arrive for the day. This is a chance to experience the ruins with the fewest people possible. After a guided tour of the site, we have an optional hike up to the summit of Huyana

Picchu for a breathtaking aerial view and a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we’ll enjoy the local hot springs. An optional twilight walk through the forest leaves us ready for dinner at the hotel. Day 5: Machu Picchu This morning we can chose from excursions through the forest, a visit to town, indulge in our on-site spa services or a second trip to the Machu Picchu site. This is a chance to climb Huyana Picchu if you missed it yesterday, or to hike to the Inca Bridge, the Sun Gate, or simply enjoy the energy of the site. An afternoon train takes us back to Cusco where we enjoy a leisurely farewell dinner on the main plaza. Day 6: Cusco to Lima After breakfast at the hotel, we will have the chance to explore the city of Cusco further before an afternoon transfer to Lima. We catch our flights home from Jorge Chavez International Airport.

Interested in extending your stay in Peru?

Inquire about our Peruvian Journey that takes place immediately following your visit to Machu Picchu. This adventure is designed to give you a taste of Peru’s diverse landscape and people. Mountains, deserts, canyons, lakes and jungle will all be a part of your luxury adventure.

© Cedar Bradley-Swan

Day 4: Machu Picchu Machu Picchu (Quechua: “Old Peak”) is a pre-Columbian Inca site located at 2,430 m above sea level on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, about 70 km northwest of Cusco. Often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu is the most familiar symbol of the Inca Empire. It was built around the year 1450 and abandoned one-hundred years later, at the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Forgotten for centuries by all except for a few locals, the site was brought to worldwide attention in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, an American historian. Since then Machu Picchu has become an important tourist attraction: declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

© Cedar Bradley-Swan

© Clayton Anderson

Day 3: Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu In the morning we depart from Ollantaytambo by train, bound for Machu Picchu. The Vistadome Train with its ample glass, provides great views on the 1.5 hour journey alongside the Inca Trail. Upon arrival, we check into the luxurious Inkaterra Hotel, set in a secluded forest, at the periphery of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). In the afternoon we visit town and have an opportunity for a bird, nature or orchid walk through the surrounding forest.

Coming Attractions South Baffin Art

One of our favourite trips, our South Baffin Art program begins in Kinngait (Cape Dorset). Highlights include visits to archaeological sites, community exploration and get-togethers with artists and elders of this internationally acclaimed art centre. Kenojuak may come for tea – Kananginak may share a story in stone or we may visit some emerging artists and view their cutting edge work. The second half of our adventure takes us to Pangnirtung – one of the most picturesque communities in the eastern Arctic. Well known for its tapestries, prints and powerfully expressive sculpture, we visit the Uqqurmiut Centre and enjoy demonstrations by local artists. We may also journey with our Inuit hosts by boat up the fjord and picnic at the mouth of Auyuittuq Pass. • July 8 - 13, 2010

• $3,195 USD + GST

Newfoundland Circumnavigation

We return to Canada’s most colourful and animated province: Newfoundland and Labrador! Cradled in a harbor carved from granite, we begin our journey in lively St. John’s where the vibrant streets and attractive waterfront brimming with cafes, restaurants and boutiques, do not disappoint. Outside of the bustling capital we enter another world, one of friendly communities and remote outports. These tight knit settlements are the custodians of Newfoundland and Labrador tradition. The openness and hospitality of our hosts enhance our experience as we find ourselves in a private kitchen party, community celebration or schoolhouse. • October 2 - 10, 2010



• From $3,495 USD

Exclusive Masters Access 2010

Let us be your ticket to golf ’s most prestigious (and impossible-to-get-into) event. Spend the final day of the Masters walking alongside the best golfers in the world as they pursue the coveted green jacket, then celebrate victory in the shelter of our VIP Hospitality suite. Retire to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation to re-live the highlights over a nightcap and cigar, then spend two days playing the best collection of resort courses in America. Includes Masters Patrons badge, two rounds on the Reynolds Plantation with carts & green fees and all transfers by air-conditioned coach and a police escort into Augusta. Limited availability – book early to avoid disappointment. • April 10 - 13, 2010





• $5,750 USD

Peruvian Journey

Experience the best of Peru in comfort and style. This adventure is designed to give you a taste of Peru’s diverse landscape and people. Mountains, desserts, canyons, great bodies of waters and jungle will all be a part of your adventure. In the great city of Cusco we examine Incan and colonial architecture, celebrated museums, and grand squares before heading to Lake Titicaca, sacred to modern, Incan and pre-Incan peoples alike. Time will be spent in the colonial city of Arequipa, known affectionately as the white city, ahead of our time in the Colca Canyon. Our journey will end at the Madre de Dios River in the Amazon Basin, where we will enjoy the best of soft adventure; jungle hikes, river outings, canopy excursions, bird watching and plant study. • November 5 - 16, 2010 / April 15 - 26, 2011

• TBD

All rates are in USD. Prices are cash/cheque discounted; please find credit card prices on the back cover.

2009/2010/2011 Rates Voyage

Pearls of Polynesia

Gems of the South Pacific

Ecuador & Galápagos Islands 2010

Ecuador & Galápagos Islands 2011

Antarctica Uncut

Classic Antarctica

Dates

Oct 18 - 31, 2009

Nov 13 - 29, 2009

Oct 21 - Nov 1, 2010

Mar 31 - Apr 11, 2011

Nov 21 - Dec 10, 2010

Dec 9 - 19, 2010

1

$9,980

$9,780

$5,695

$5,895

$9,920

$5,585

2

$10,480

$10,280

$6,795

$6,995

$11,965

$6,690

Category

3

$10,980

$10,780

$7,495

$7,695

$14,005

$7,795

4

$11,480

$11,380

$7,995

$8,195

$14,685

$8,165

5

$11,980

$11,980

$8,695

$8,895

$16,045

$8,905

6

$12,880

$12,780

$9,495

$9,695

$16,678

$9,345

7

$15,980

$15,780

$10,595

$10,795

$18,320

$10,160

Voyage

High Arctic Adventure

Into the Northwest Passage

Heart of the Arctic

Atlantic Arts Float

Dates

Aug 9 - 21, 2009

Aug 21 - Sep. 1, 2009

Sep 16 - 26, 2009

Sep 26 - Oct. 6, 2009

1

$4,395

$4,395 +GST

$3,695

$2,595

2

$5,195

$5,295 +GST

$4,295

$3,695

3

$6,195

$6,495 +GST

$5,395

$4,795

4

$7,195

$7,495 +GST

$6,395

$5,495

5

$8,295

$8,695 +GST

$7,495

$6,295

6

$9,250

$9,695 +GST

$8,395

$6,995

7

$9,595

$9,895 +GST

$8,895

$7,995

8

$9,995

$10,395 +GST

$9,395

$8,795

9

$10,395

$10,995 +GST

$9,895

$9,195

10

$10,995

$11,495 +GST

$10,195

$9,695

Category

Discovery Fund

$250

$200

Adventure

Dates

Price

Trinidad & Tobago

Nov 20 - 30, 2009 / Nov 19 - 29, 2010

$3,450 / $3,550

Yukon Quest

Feb 15 - 22, 2010

$2,995 + GST

Africa by Private Air

May 15 - 25, 2010

$9,995

Santa Fe: 400 Years

Aug 23 - 30, 2010

$2,495

Machu Picchu

Nov 1 - 6, 2010 / Apr 11 - 16, 2011

$2,695 / $2,895

Birding the Andes

Oct 17 ­- 21, 2010 / Mar 27 - 31, 2011

$995

Birding Argentina

Nov 17 - 21, 2010 / Dec 5 - 9, 2010

$1,350

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