June 30, 2022- A big thanks to all the members of our first Inca Trail Team. Everyone did a great job on the rugged trek, wrapped it up with a nice visit to Machu Picchu and survived the famous train ride down along the Urabamba River back to Cusco. Well done! Now, after a day […]
Machu Picchu
Last Day on the Inca Trail
IMG guides Dustin and Audrey report that the team wrapped up the Inca Trail in good form, and entered Machu Picchu with the morning sun. They have had a great hike, with lots of up and down on steep stone steps, just like the Incas ! If you like rugged hiking and hanging out with […]
Traversing the Inca Trail
IMG guides Dustin and Audrey report that the team is doing well. They are right in the heart of the Inca Trail now, traversing from Pacamayo to Phuyupatamarca. Today they had some nice up and down hiking, in places rather steep as their route follows the historic stone pathway to the Machu Picchu citadel.  As they […]
Machu Picchu Trekkers hit the Inca Trail!
The Peru Team had a good day visiting the ruins at Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, putting them in position to start the Inca Trail trek the next day. Now, they are (finally!) out of cell phone range and only checking in by sat phone and Inreach. Yesterday the team crossed […]
Inca Trail Trekkers Headed for the Sacred Valley
June 22, 2022 – IMG leader Dustin Balderach reports that the team had a great tour around Cusco yesterday: “we checked out Saqsaywaman – some cool ruins over looking Cusco and the surrounding valley – as well a few other ruins up higher. A nice primer for Machu Picchu with the same amazing stone work. […]
Inca Trail Trek team checks in from Cusco, Peru
June 21, 2022 – After a two-year hiatus, we are happy to be back to Peru! IMG leader Dustin Balderach reports from Cusco that our first Inca Trail trek is off to a good start: “We just finished up a fantastic dinner here in Cusco with a fun and entertaining group. The team is happy, […]
Join us Overseas in 2022
The world is finally starting to travel again, and the recent news that USA will no longer require a Covid test for travelers returning home will make things even easier. The following 2022 IMG International programs are CONFIRMED to run! Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu – June 20, June 29 Kilimanjaro – June […]
Everest and Lhotse Summits!
May 14, 2022 Great news has come in that our Everest and Lhotse Teams have reached the summits! It has been a truly remarkable night for our teams. The weather reports just cant get much better. No wind, clear skies, warm, AND a FULL MOON! OK, let’s make it even better by saying that there […]
Nice Weather in the Khumbu to Start the trekking season!
March 25, 2022 Ang Jangbu checked in to let us know the weather cleared for flights into Lukla today. Weather continued to improve all the way up to Everest Base Camp and we received some great photos of Lobuche Peak and the North Ridge of Ama Dablam from Barusonam in Pheriche! On this Custom Trek […]
Peru Treks Summer 2020!
November 26, 2019 We are down to just over a month left to sign up for the July 14-23, 2020 Machu Picchu Trek. Permits for the Inca Trail are limited and all applications must be submitted by Dec 31. Don’t miss out on your chance to explore the hidden secrets of this lost city! Classic […]