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PERU Climb for Cancer: Inca Trail Led by Ron Farb June 3 – 10, 2018

Join the Climb for Cancer Foundation to PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS hike the Inca Trail! The Climb for Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit • Embark on a 4-day trek on the iconic Inca Trail, organization whose mission is to help ease traveling within the of the Incas and the pain and suffering of those affected by winding up at the ruins of . cancer. Cofounded by Ron and Dianne • Visit sites of archaeological importance like Pisac, Farb in 2002, the Foundation has made a Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, and Sacsayhuaman, with site tangible impact on the lives of many people lectures along the way. fighting the disease. • Enjoy the option to hike to the summit of Wayna The Foundation has funded or created Picchu for amazing views of Machu Picchu. several psycho-social programs which provide support to the patient and the family, funded research grants, and given kids an opportunity to attend cancer camps. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL: The Foundation likes to think that its small Contact Ron Farb: 352-333-9663 gifts fill in the cracks left by organizations Lisa Palmese-Graubard: 800-451-7111 x339 | [email protected] that make much larger gifts. Register online at holbrook.travel/cfc-incatrail18

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BLD = BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER sit-down lunch at Tarayoq and then continue walking for 1 hour 45 minutes to the first campsite.Overnight at campsite. (BLD) JUNE 3 - Arrive into , where you will be met by your guide JUNE 6 - INKA TRAIL and driver and transferred to Ollantaytambo. En route Early morning wake-up call with a hot beverage and receive an orientation to the Inca and the Sacred Valley. breakfast. The first portion of this morning’s hike Ollantaytambo is a town with original buildings of Inca will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. The first construction where the Inca retreated to make their last stop will be at Avapata. Take the opportunity to rest, stand in the highlands against the Spanish. Running use the local toilet facilities, and/or rehydrate. Water water still flows through the town in aqueducts, and the and energy drinks will be available. Breakfast at the terraces above the town are still farmed. The pinnacle camp. Continue walking on ascending stairs for 2 above the town is a small burial ground. Visit the ruins, hours 30 minutes. After lunch at Llulluchapampa, and then after lunch have time at leisure to explore on begin your 2-hour walk to Abra Warmiwañuska. The your own. In the evening attend a presentation to go first pass, Abra Warmiwañuska, is at an elevation of over initial preparations for the Inca Trail. Overnight at approximately 13,776 feet. Descend to the second Hotel Pakaritampu or similar. (LD) campsite at Pacaymayo (11,580 feet). Overnight at campsite. (BLD) JUNE 4 - OLLANTAYTAMBO Visit the town of Pisac for an acclimatizing walk in JUNE 7 - INKA TRAIL the vicinity of the Pisac ruins. After a boxed lunch at Early morning wake-up call with a hot beverage the ruins, visit the Pisac Market. Before dinner attend and breakfast before beginning the approximately a final briefing session on the Inca Trail to prepare for 1-hour hike to the Runkurakay archaeological site tomorrow’s journey. Overnight at Hotel Pakaritampu or overlooking the Pacaymayo Valley. Enjoy a site lecture. similar. (BLD) The following 20 minutes will be spent hiking to the Runkurakay Pass (12,960 feet), the second pass on the trail. After reaching the pass, continue downhill for approximately 1 hour before arriving at the narrow staircase that will take you into Sayacmarca (“Inaccessible Town”). Enjoy a site lecture. The ruins of Sayacmarca are the remnants of a fortress or travelers’ lodge used by the Inca. Sayacmarca was built on a narrow mountain ridge with only one entrance, probably planned as a means of defense. The thatched roofs are long gone, but an observatory, small plaza, ritual baths, housing complex, and other constructions remain. The lack of agricultural terraces and farmland point to a dependence on outside suppliers—a big ALPACA BY LAURA HARE weakness in times of war. In its heyday, Sayacmarca is thought to have housed as many as 200 people. After JUNE 5 - INKA TRAIL lunch, continue walking for another 1 hour 45 minutes This morning after a brief stop for last-minute to the last campsite at Phuyupatamarca (10,695 feet). purchases, transfer to Pisacucho (or Km 82), where Leave the ruins and hike for another 20 minutes before porters will meet the group. Formal registration breaking for lunch at Chaquicocha. Once at the camp, procedures will be required at this time at the official reward your day’s efforts with a tea break and free time control point at the start of the Inca Trail. Upon before dinner. Overnight at campsite. (BLD) completion of registration, cross a footbridge over the Urubamba River and start your Inca Trail hike. This JUNE 8 - AGUAS CALIENTES initial hike will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes Early wake-up call to witness the spectacular sunrise. before the first rest stop. Stop for a 20-minute snack Enjoy a final breakfast at camp and begin walking and rest break. Arrive at the Patallaqta viewpoint. to the Phuyupatamarca archaeological ruins, located These classic Inca ruins are at the intersection of three approximately 15 minutes from the camp. The ruins valleys with wonderful photo opportunities. Enjoy a of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud Level Town) include many terraces and a series of ceremonial baths. A large ABOUT YOUR LEADER platform on the highest part of the site once served as an open-air temple, the Temple of the Sun. Continue Ron Farb walking for another 3 hours 30 minutes and arrive at Educated at the College Wiñay Wayna in time for lunch. After lunch resume of William & Mary, and walking. This final stretch of the Inca Trail will take a former military aviator, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to complete. Once Ron Farb has traveled to every continent and more at Intipunku (Sun Gate) begin the descent into Machu than 50 countries. Ron Picchu, just as the late afternoon shadows begin to has climbed the highest accentuate the mysterious citadel. After a quick walk mountain on five of the through the ruins, board the bus to Aguas Calientes seven continents, including Everest, Aconcagua (twice), and check in at your hotel. Enjoy a hot shower Denali, Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro (five times). By doing and commemorate the end of your exciting hiking so, he has raised more than $1.5 million to fund medical research for cancer with Climb for Cancer, a foundation he adventure during dinner. Get a good night’s rest in and his wife, Dianne, started in 2002. preparation for the next morning’s activities in Machu Picchu. Overnight at Machu Picchu Pueblo. (BLD) After his sister was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 20 years ago, he has since combined his passion for climbing JUNE 9 - CUSCO and determination to fight the disease by organizing After an early breakfast at the hotel, board a bus to mountain-climbing trips, such as the upcoming Kilimanjaro the Machu Picchu ruins. Spend the morning in both group climbs, and fundraisers within the Gainesville community. Ron is the 2014 E.T. York “Heart of the guided and individual exploration, visiting the most Community” award winner for his outstanding dedication fascinating features of this astounding and mysterious to community service. Inca settlement. Some might want to take the optional hike to the summit of Wayna Picchu for an amazing overview of the site, while others may want to IMPORTANT NOTE investigate Machu Picchu’s many hidden architectural Please note that permits are required to hike the Inca Trail. treasures. At lunch time, return to Aguas Calientes. There are 500 permits allowed each day, and they are not After eating lunch, board the train and return to guaranteed until purchased. Permits are sold on a first-come, Ollantaytambo Station. Once at Ollantaytambo, board first-served basis and go on sale October 1. Upon enrollment a bus and return to Cusco. Overnight at Casa Andina we will supply you with the required forms and information Private Collection. (BLD) for us to obtain a permit on your behalf. JUNE 10 - CUSCO/DEPARTURE LAND PRICE After breakfast visit the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, and then return to Cusco for a walking city tour. Later $4,330 per person based on double occupancy** in the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport Single occupancy rooms may be available for an additional for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, check in $550 per person. Day room may be available at for your flight home. **Pricing is based on a minimum of 6 travelers. If the group additional cost. (BL) size reaches 10 travelers, the per person pricing in double will be $3,775. Required minimum $500 per person donation to the Climb for Cancer Foundation. Cost does not include international airfare or tips/gratuities.

THE FINE PRINT A $200 per person deposit and enrollment form is required to hold your space on the trip. This deposit is refundable minus a $100 cancellation fee until February 28, 2018, at which time final non-refundable payment is due. Travel/trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. For more information call Travel Insured at 800-243-3174 or visit travelinsured.com. CUSCO BY LAURA HARE Holbrook Travel’s agency number is 15849. PISAC MARKET BY RODERICK EIME

URUBAMBA VALLEY BY MCKAY SAVAGE

SACRED VALLEY BY ROD WADDINGTON

INCA TRAIL BY LAURA HARE

SACSAYHUAMAN BY CHRIS PALMER HIKING BY LAURA HARE

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL: Contact Ron Farb: 352-333-9663 Lisa Palmese-Graubard: 800-451-7111 x339 | [email protected] Register online at holbrook.travel/cfc-incatrail18