September 9, 2015 Trip leader Tye Chapman reported in from Peru today. The group reached the town of Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu. They are checked in to their hotel and will travel up to tour Machu Picchu tomorrow. Congratulations to the team for successfully completing the trek portion of the program! […]
Machu Picchu
Salkantay Trekkers Off To A Great Start
September 8, 2015 Tye Chapman called in each day over the holiday weekend from the Machu Picchu Salkantay trek. On Saturday, the group toured the Sacred Valley with a visit to the famous Pisak market, a tour of the archaeological site at Ollantaytambo and a stop to sample “chicha†the local brew. On Sunday the […]
Great Day In Cuzco!
September 5, 2015 Salkantay Trek leader, Tye Chapman checked in from Cuzco today… “Great day in Cuzco today. Everyone showed up with their duffels and bigsmiles. The group is getting along great. We had a nice lunch at Incanto, toured Cuzco a bit, checked out the Sun Temple and explored Saqsaywaman.  We just wrapped up dinner […]
Updates From 4 Different Continents
Julyl 29, 2015 Machu Picchu Trek Back In Cusco IMG guide Peter Anderson called in yesterday to report that the entire team was back in Cusco. Early in the morning the team rose for their last day at Machu Picchu. The majority of the team hiked up nearby Huayna Picchu Peak for a great view […]
Inca Trail Trek Wrapping Up
July 27, 2015 IMG Guide Peter Anderson called in moments ago. His team finished the Inca Trail today, arriving at Machu Picchu in time to see the sunrise over the site. All are down in town now after the daylong tour and showered up at their hotel in Aguas Calientes. Tomorrow, those that wish will […]
More Updates From Around The World
July 24, 2015 Â Machu Picchu (Peru) IMG Guide Peter Anderson reports that all continues to go well. They’ve toured the Sacred Valley, done their gear checks and are ready to hit the trail! – George Dunn The Matterhorn (Switzerland) IMG Matterhorn guide Aaron Mainer reports that the climbers recently got down from their second […]
Inca Trail Trekkers Check-in
July 23, 2015 Our Machu Picchu trek, July 21-30 checked in from Cusco yesterday, 7/22. All is well with the team. Here is a report from guide Peter Anderson: Buenos noches, Everything is going great down here. Busy and hectic day but we are teed up nicely for our adventure. Great food, great city tour […]
Salkantay Trek Update
July 19, 2015 The IMG Salkantay trek arrived in Agua Calientes on Saturday. Today (Sunday) they are heading to Machu Picchu for a complete tour of the area. The team did great and reports that guide Juan de la Cruz did a fabulous job. The only odd occurrence on the program was snow flurries at […]
Salkantay Trekkers Head Over Salkantay Pass
July 16, 2015 Our Salkantay Trek group is on the trail today, heading over their high point for the program, Salkantay Pass at 15,180’. This pass has a spectacular view point of the neighboring peaks followed by a quick trip down to lower altitudes. Good luck to the team! George Dunn
Machu Picchu Team Wrapping Things Up
July 29, 2014 IMG lead guide Peter Anderson called last night to report that the group had safely returned back to Cusco and was settling in at the hotel, soon to be followed by showers and a celebration dinner. Peter reports that four members of the party elected to climb up Huayna Picchu early in […]