August 30, 2023 And just like that our Peru season is over! All trekkers and Tyler are on their way home from Peru as we speak. We’d like to extend a special thanks to Maximo and Michel, IMG’s Peruvian guides, for all their hard work and expertise on the trip, and to our Quechua support […]
Machu Picchu
Peru trekkers summit Huayna Picchu and take the train back to Cusco
August 29, 2023– IMG guide Tyler Nachand reports that after a comfortable night at the hotel in Agua Calientes, the team headed back up to the Machu Picchu citadel this morning to further explore the site and also to climb the adjoining rocky peak of Huayna Picchu. This is a steep climb, ascending steps carved […]
Machu Picchu trekkers make it to the lost city!
August 28, 2023 Today, Machu Picchu trekkers made it to the Sun Gate at sunrise and into the lost city of Machu Picchu. Trekkers awoke early to wait at the park gate to be allowed in first. This early start allowed for the team to reach the Sun Gate as the sun hits Machu Picchu […]
Machu Picchu trekkers over halfway there!
August 27, 2023 Yesterday, Machu Picchu trekkers crossed Dead Woman’s Pass and reached their highest point of the trek! Once over the pass, the Inca Trail is primarily made up of cobblestones and can be rugged. Today, trekkers are making their way toward Machu Picchu but are starting to experience new ecosystems and zones with […]
Machu Picchu trekkers are off!!
August 25, 2023 Today our Machu Picchu team hit the trail and are on their way to the ancient Inca city. Today the team travelled just a few miles along the Uramamba River until they started up the mountains. Tomorrow, they will take on Dead Woman’s Pass at about 14,000 ft. This pass marks the […]
Peru team visits the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Aug 24, 2024 -IMG guide Tyler Nachand reports the Machu Picchu team are enjoying their acclimatization, wrapping up their free day in Cusco with a visit to the cathedral, market and nearby Saqsaywaman ruins. Today the team traveled north to the nearby Sacred Valley, visiting Pisac before turning west and following the Urubamba River to […]
Machu Picchu Trekkers reach Cusco
August 23, 2023 IMG guides Tyler Nachand and Maximo Henostroza report from Cusco Peru that the entire Inca Trail / Machu Picchu team have now arrived. Several members had to change their flights due to the big storm this past week that closed the LAX airport, but its great to hear everything worked out. As […]
Finishing off the Inca Trail in Style
July 5, 2022 Our Inca Trail trekkers finished off the challenging Inca Trail this morning in fine style. The last four days have definitely put their fitness (and knees) to a good test. Yesterday they did the rugged section from Pacamayo to Phuyupatamarca and today they got up early and did the last few hours […]
Inca Trail Trekkers cross the Dead Woman’s Pass
July 4, 2022 Dustin and Audrey report from Peru that our Inca Trail team have now pushed over the Abra de Huarmihuanusca or Dead Woman’s Pass (about 13,800 ft) and dropped down to the Pacamayo camp (about 11,500 ft). This marks the first big hurdle of the Inca Trail, after a day and a half […]
Peru Trekkers hit the Inca Trail
July 3, 2022 IMG guide Dustin Balderach reports that the team is all set to start the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Â “The team had a great tour of the Sacred Valley today with our amazing Peruvian guide, Juan. His depth of knowledge of the history and culture of Peru runs deep! We first […]