Your Guide to the Peru Trip 2019 - The XP Club
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Your Guide to the Peru Trip 2019
The XP Club is jetting off to South America in October 2019, for an unforgettable, action-packed trip.
From climbing up Machu Picchu on the Inca trail (the world’s greatest wonder) and ascending
Rainbow mountain to relaxing in a ranch after a traditional Peruvian barbeque. After white water
rafting and spending time at a local school to get an authentic flavour of real life, we’ll head to the
capital city, Lima. The final activity is a visit to Huacachina, which looks like a miraculous mirage in
the desert, where we will explore the dunes on buggies before taking snaps to amaze our friends
back home.
A LIFE’S WORTH O F ADVENTURE AND ACTION IN ONE AMAZING EXPERIENCE
When is the trip?
• You should arrive in Cusco by Friday 11th October at the latest
• Our trek begins on Saturday 12th October
• Complete Machu Picchu and arrive back at our hotel in Cusco on Tuesday 15th October
• Visit to our ranch for BBQ, drinks, music and stay at the lodge on Wednesday 16th October
• Ascend Rainbow mountain, return to lodge for fishing and school visit on Thursday 17th
October
• Internal flight to Lima on Friday 18th October
• Day trip to the amazing oasis, Huacachina on Saturday 19th October
• It’s adios from us – you fly home on the evening of Saturday 19th October or the early hours
of Sunday 20th October
Why are we doing this?
To put it simply - we take you out of your ordinary routine and place you into an extraordinary
environment for an expedition and an itinerary packed with fun.
We set up The XP Club to create life-changing adventures around the world, allowing likeminded
people to tick off their bucket lists together, and become forever-friends. Everybody has ambitions
to travel but it’s rare to find folks in your social circle who are as keen or share the same interests
and energy. Everybody who attends this trip will be vetted to make sure they are going to bring
value to the group and not hold us back from having a happy, smooth-sailing adventure.
The same goes for our local partners in Peru. We prefer working with ethical, family-style hotels and
excursion providers to ensure we have the best experience but not at the detriment to the local
population or environment.
If you are based near London, England we will certainly meet up with you personally prior to the trip.
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Day 1 – Cusco’s Calling
You will arrive in Cusco either via Lima (Peru) or Bogota (Colombia) as there are no direct flights.
Cusco is a beautiful city located in the south east of Peru,
nestled in the shadows of Machu Picchu.
Our team will be waiting for you when you arrive at Alejandro Velasco Astete International airport in
Cusco. You’ll be transferred to our hotel (just 15 minutes away) in the comfort of our private vehicle.
You will be staying at the award-winning, Hotel Torre Dorada. With over a dozen trophies for
excellence and achieving 7th place in last year’s TripAdvisor World Hall of Fame contest, this family-
run, home away from home is super-comfortable, perfectly located and the food is fantastic.
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Day 2-5: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu DAY 2: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – WAYLLABAMBA We start the day early at 5:30 am and head to the town of Ollantaytambo where you will have time for breakfast and to buy sweets, caramels, chocolates or other snacks that will help you during the hike. We then head to Piscacucho (2700 m.a.s.l/ 8850 ft) where we will pass by the first control point. Shortly after we will start the 2-hour hike to Patallacta (2750 m.a.s.l/ 9020 ft) an Inca archaeological site that will be explained by our guide. After visiting this place of interest, we will continue to hike for 45 minutes to our lunch spot where our cook and his team will prepare an incredible meal for us. After lunch we will continue our hike for another one and a half hours towards the camping site Wayllabamba (3000 m.a.s.l/ 9800 ft) where you will have time for a well- deserved rest and an afternoon snack, followed by dinner before heading to bed. (8 KM/5 MI, 4 HOURS) Website www.thexpclub.com E-mail info@thexpclub.com
DAY 3: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA PASS – PACAYMAYO In the morning, we will have breakfast at 530am and continue our hike for 45 minutes to the second control point, Wayllabamba. After, we will beging the gradual ascent for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the second rest point in Llullucha Pampa. Following this we will continue the hike for 1 hour and 45 minutes to Warmiwanusca pass located at 13,800 ft. We will then rest for 2 hours and 30 minutes at the campsite of Pacay Mayo where we will have tea and later dinner. We will also spend the night here at a lower altitude of 11,800 ft. DAY 4: PACAYMAYO – WIÑAYHUAYNA After breakfast we continue our hike, today being 16 km long, following a trail that is surrounded by incredible jungle scenery and a number of archaeological Inca sites that held different functions during their time. The first archaeological site we visit is Runcurakay (3750 m.a.s.l/ 12,300 ft), which is located 45 minutes from our starting point and is a complex Inca archaeological site composed of turrets that acted as strategic surveillance sites for the east valley. After, we continue to Runcurakay Website www.thexpclub.com E-mail info@thexpclub.com
Pass 3900 m.a.s.l/ 12,800 ft where we will have an explanation on Inca culture and time for some relaxation. We continue walking for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the second archaeological site where we will visit Sayacmarka (a difficult zone to Access due to the may steep steps). After we continue for 25 minutes to our lunch point at Chaquicocha where we will have lunch, prepared by our cook. This will give us the energy to continue our hike to the next archaeological site called Puyuptamarca 3750 m.a.s.l/ 12,300 ft that will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes. From there we start a 3-hour descent (steps) to our camping site Wiñayhuayna where we will have tea and dinner. This will be a special one as it will be the final one with our team and where we will say goodbye to our porters. (16 KM/ 10 MI, 12 HOURS) DAY 5: WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHUPICHU – CUSCO. Today we will wake up at 3:30 am, have breakfast and descend to the control point where we will wait 1 hour and 20 minutes until the gates open. Once we have passed through the control point we will hike 1 hour and a half to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) where we will have a break for 20 minutes and take in the spectacular view of the majestic Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Shortly after we will descend for 1 hour all the way to the citadel of Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu we will take part in a 2-hour historical tour where you will have time to take plenty photos followed by free time to explore the archaeological site on your own. Those who have selected to visit Huayna Picchu Mountain* or Machu Picchu Mountain* will make their ascent at this time too. From here we will return to Aguas Calientes where we will have lunch and finally we will head to the train station in order to return to Ollantaytambo and then take the bus back to Cusco. Website www.thexpclub.com E-mail info@thexpclub.com
Day 6: Raft and Recovery White Water Rafting Having left our hotel for the ranch, we start the exhilarating activity of white water rafting. We raft the upper section of the Urubamba river surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery, with clean water and constant waves and rapids. We cover 17km or 9 miles for 2:15 minutes, at the end a Homemade picnic lunch will be provided. No rafting experience is required. Local sweets and treats will be gathered back at the lodge for us to enjoy after dinner. Today is a day for rest, relaxation and recovery in the comfort of the ranch. Website www.thexpclub.com E-mail info@thexpclub.com
Day 7: Rainbows, Bikes and BBQ Rainbow Mountain We start the day with an early rise to embark on Rainbow Mountain. The path we will be taking is exclusive and newly opened – no other commercial tour has ever taken this route, you will be the first. This is an easy trek which won’t take more than a few hours to reach the top and you will want to have your camera ready to take those all-important selfies on this unique, colourful landscape. Mountain Biking (Optional) We hear what you’re saying – simply walking back down Rainbow mountain would be a little underwhelming. That’s why we are going to be taking a short bus ride to a nearby flattened, safe and secure path where you will see a mountain bike with your name on it. Yes, we will be cycling downhill on Rainbow mountain with the wind rushing against our faces and nothing but picturesque scenery surrounding us for miles. Website www.thexpclub.com E-mail info@thexpclub.com
Giving Back Although Machu Picchu is incredibly popular and Rainbow mountain is rich with vistas, the people who live locally are still relatively poor and unnoticed. We love having an impact wherever we go so we will have a chance to visit some local tribes and children at school. While we have a great time and benefit from being in their homeland, it’s only right we leave a positive footprint so the locals can reap the rewards of our tourism too. We will do this with special access from local chiefs. This takes place at the bottom of Rainbow mountain, not far from our ranch, after we have descended and stocked up on snacks. Traditional Peruvian BBQ After an exciting, exhausting day of climbing and biking; private transport will take us back to the ranch where a spectacular, delicious Peruvian BBQ awaits us. All foods and ingredients are sourced locally and are of the best quality – if you have any dietary requirements, that’s no problem because we can cater for any preferences. The BBQ will be topped a buffet of local delights from drinks to desserts. This is a chance to reflect on the magic of the past week and share stories around the campfire accompanied by traditional music performed live for us, as the daylight makes way for a starry sky. Website www.thexpclub.com E-mail info@thexpclub.com
Day 8: Internal Flight to Lima We will make our way to the airport to take a 1hr 30min flight to the capital city, Lima. We will then head to Hotel Ibis, where we will stay, which is 40 mins away by road. Today can be used for exploration of the local area of Miraflores which is regarded as very safe or if you prefer, relaxing in the hotel. Day 9: Huacachina This is the final part of the adventure and some will say it’s the most breath-taking. In the middle of the desert there is an oasis, the kind you only see on animated Hollywood movies. Huacachina is definitely real and we will be driving over the sand dunes to take photos, enjoy the site, and do some sandboarding. On this final evening, we will arrive back in Lima to our hotel and there will be a small presentation to thank everybody for being part of this amazing adventure. We will say our goodbyes, have our hugs and depart for home. Website www.thexpclub.com E-mail info@thexpclub.com
Permits As you may already know, Machu Picchu is an incredibly popular destination. This world wonder is so in-demand that the Peruvian government issues limited amounts of permits each year. If you are serious about coming on this adventure of a lifetime, we will need you to confirm your space with us as soon as possible or risk disappointment. Reserving your space can be done instantly with a non-refundable payment of £199. We will handle this process for you and you will receive confirmation within 48 hours. If you have any questions about this process, feel free to e-mail info@thexpclub.com and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours. Alternatively, speak directly with your XP Club agent if you were referred by one. Payment Schedule [GBP] Stage 1: £199 (reserve your place on the trip) to be paid by January 1st 2019 Stage 2: £499 (1st instalment): to be paid by 1st April 2019 Stage 3: £499 (2nd instalment): to be paid by 1st August 2019 What’s included? The package includes your permit; tour guides and staff for Machu Picchu and climb; all activities listed above (ranch, rafting, school visit, rainbow mountain etc.); all food and drink during activities; hotel stay (Day 1, Day 5 and Day 7 in Cusco, Day 8 in Lima); airport transfers from Cusco Intl Airport to hotel. The package does not include your flights. If you need assistance booking your international and internal flights, please e-mail info@thexpclub.com or speak directly with your XP Club agent if you were referred by one. Website www.thexpclub.com E-mail info@thexpclub.com
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