48 RYDERWALKER.COM | 888.586.8365 PERU: THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU Discover the mysterious origns of the royal Inca. C ome explore this unique opportunity to experience ancient history in the Land of the Incas. Our 10-day Peruvian adventure begins in the beautiful and bustling city of Cusco, which is perfectly tucked into the hillsides at an elevation of 11,200 feet and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Our lodge to lodge trekking experience will take you on a historic section of Inca trail through 15 different eco-systems, while you traverse a mountain pass over 15,000 feet, explore villages where locals still maintain age-old traditions and re-discover the mystical beauty of Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the Inca Empire. Each day’s trek ends at a deluxe lodge followed by a gourmet meal with select wines. DETAILS • 10 nights, 11 days • 5 nights in superior lodges and 5 nights in four star hotels. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. • Gateway: Cusco via Lima GUIDED TOUR* April 10 – 20 Price: $6,095 (single +$2000**) Minimum of four people required to run this tour. PRIVATE GUIDED* Late December – Mid March Call for pricing. SOUTH AMERICA PHOTOS: AVLK©-ADOBESTOCK.COM, COURTESY MOUNTAIN LODGES OF PERU©