MACHU PICCHU LEADERS JOURNEY 10 th Anniversary Salkantay Lodge to Lodge, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu Program Leader Elizabeth Becker You are invited to join a select group of men and women leaders on an extraordinary journey to one of the wonders of the ancient world, Machu Picchu in Peru. A true Trip of a Lifetime! Trek an ancient hidden Inca trail all the while enjoying luxury of private lodges, exclusive chefs and world-class care. Deeply immerse yourself in the culture, history, and art textiles, architecture and silver. Discover a new world while you explore what big questions and ideas you have for your life and your work. What is the Big Insistent Goal (BIG) calling you? We start by gathering virtually with a series of four recorded calls two months prior to the trip to share our Big Insistent Goal (BIG). We will get to know each other and explore the elements of leadership needed to bring these visions to life using our minds, emotions, and bodies. And, like the ancient Incas, we will explore our BIGs by taping into transcendent energies, or spirit, all around us. Enjoy two personal coaching sessions with Elizabeth Becker, a seasoned organizational leader and executive coach, to start manifesting your BIG and identify your key personal strengths, one of which you will share with the group during the program. Then as we gather in Cusco, Peru, the adventure capital of South America, we begin to go even deeper into the culture and start to physically challenge ourselves with out-of-this-world hiking at altitude and we do this all with luxury lodges and beauty surrounding us. Each participant will colead one day with Elizabeth and will have the opportunity to craft our experience. And each day, with each step forward, we will make remarkable progress on our BIG projects. Local business and non-profit leaders, cultural ambassadors and teachers will join us to share their BIGs and share with you their knowledge and experiences. Plan to be inspired by their lives and the lessons they have learned. Expect to be surprised, entertained and energized by cultural ceremonies and serendipitous happenings. Our travel peaks at Machu Picchu, the ancient sanctuary of the Incas where we will explore and tap into the amazing forces that led people for centuries to this hidden gem. As we prepare to leave Peru, each leader will be crafting their own Personalized BIG Action Plan to take their learning and their projects to the next level. When we return, we gather for a celebratory group call claiming our next steps and successes, on our BIG and in our lives as leaders. Join us! Join us! Program Dates: September December 2017 Travel in Peru: November 1-12, 2017 Optional VIP Coaching Sessions available virtually and while in Peru Apply today! Contact Elizabeth Becker ebecker@beckercompany.com or 510-388-6169
DATE DAY TRAVEL ITINERARY 12 Days/11 Nights HOTEL MEALS October 31 1-Nov VIP VIP and DAY 1 2-Nov DAY 2 3-Nov DAY 3 4-Nov DAY 4 5-Nov DAY 5 6-Nov DAY 6 7-Nov DAY 7 8-Nov DAY 8 9-Nov DAY 9 10-Nov DAY 10 11-Nov DAY 11 12-Nov DAY 12 or VIP Optional VIP Coaching Day - Sacred Valley. Morning or Afternoon VIP Session (3.5 hours) or Full VIP Day (7 hours with lunch). Optional Evening Cultural Ceremony. Most flights from US depart the evening of October 31 st to arrive November 1 st by noon. Optional VIP Coaching Morning Cusco. Arrive Cusco (11,000 ) by noon. Airport transfer, no host lunch and afternoon transfer to Sacred Valley (9500 ) for acclimatization and relaxation. Hosted group dinner inspiring local leader Sacred Valley tour with afternoon transfer to Cusco. No-host group dinner with inspiring local leader at top Cusco restaurant Morning at leisure. Cusco half-day afternoon walking tour, including Koricancha, Cathedral and Inca museum visit. Early evening trek and archeoastronomy briefings. Dinner at your leisure Salkantay Trek Drive to Soraypampa Lodge (12,300 ) with optional afternoon hikes for the last few miles (1-4 hours). En route, visit historical site Tarawasi and local community Mollepata. Salkantay Trek Soraypampa acclimatization day with optional rest, massage or day-hike to Huamantay Glacier Lake (14,200 ). (4-5 hours). Dedication ceremonies at lake and Soraypampa lodge. Salkantay Trek early am departure for with 3000 climb to Salkantay pass (15,300 ) with dedication ceremony at pass. Downhill hike (-2500 ) with extraordinary field lunch and spectacular evening lodge at 12,900 (7-9 hours) Salkantay Trek Downhill hike (-3400 ) into lower bio-zone with emerging new flora via ancient path though local communities. Lodge with amazing hot tub at 9500 (3-4 hours) Salkantay Trek Andean Flat (up and down) semi-tropical hike though local communities, with transport to a late afternoon hike and tour though coffee plantations. Lodge at 7400 (5-6 hours) Salkantay Trek Big hike up and over mountain pass to recently discovered Inca ruins (10,000 ) (4-6 hours). Local train to Aguas Calientes and 2 nights at my favorite hotel in the world at 6700 Machu Picchu tour (8000 ) with optional Huayna Picchu Hike (9000 ) (3-4 hours). Box lunch Machu Picchu self-paced visit. Early lunch at Inkaterra Pueblo. Afternoon Vistadome train service and transfer to one last night in Cusco. No-host group dinner Departure Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for outbound flight after 5:00am. Optional Full Morning OR Afternoon VIP Coaching Session (3.5 hours) or Full day VIP Day (7 hours with lunch) - - Sacred Valley Retreat Center Soray Lodge Soray Lodge Wayra Lodge Colpa Lodge Lucma Lodge Inkaterra Pueblo Inkaterra Pueblo D B, L B B,L - B The leadership journey is a chance of a lifetime not to be missed. How often do you get to meet 10 other inspiring leaders and get to know them really well, sharing challenges and fun? How often do we get to reflect on ourselves, our lives and our purpose? I rediscovered many talents I had forgotten and that I do need focus and a specific purpose to put them into action. This program gave me both. What a gift! Robin Anderson, senior financial analyst and land trust board member, San Francisco, CA
Inclusions Program leadership and in-country support of Elizabeth Becker Select group of 6-12 leadership peers who are up for something BIG (Big Insistent Goal) The program o 5-Fold Model: Mind, Emotion, Body, Spirit and Action o Inspiring speakers and teachers o Mindfulness, yoga or creative activities o Program journal and journaling supplies while traveling o Suggested pre-reading and pre/during writing prompts o Pre/post-travel coaching sessions (3, 30 minute) to support your personal development o Pre- and post-travel group calls (6, 1 hour, recorded) Starting early September o Personal BIG Action Plan template to put your discoveries into action 11 nights travel accommodations as noted on daily itinerary All meals as noted on daily itinerary Gratuities for guides and service providers and gifts for our guest speakers World-class local guides while on the trek, tri-lingual (English, Spanish, Quechua) and at Machu Picchu for our tour on Day 1 of the Machu Picchu portion of the trip. Optional Day 2 access to the Machu Picchu sanctuary is included and is self-guided Full baggage support/transfer All transfers as noted on daily itinerary including individual guest transfers from Cusco airport to Cusco hotel upon arrival, and Cusco hotel to Cusco airport at trip s end Inca Rail round trip tickets to/from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) Shuttle bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu park (2 day) Machu Picchu park entrance tickets (2 day) Huayna Picchu hiking permit (1 day) Entrance fees to all historic sites and ruins as noted on daily itinerary Sparkling water and soft drinks for all provided meals and activities on trek Program Travel Tips and Packing List Exclusions International air ticket to/from Cusco, Peru. ($700-1200) *Please check with Elizabeth before purchasing or obtaining your tickets to verify your arrival and departure schedule Give Back Leader to Leader ($200 or more at your discretion. Cash) Machu Picchu guide for second day at sanctuary Meals not listed on itinerary above (~$100) Excess baggage charges Activities not listed on the itinerary above Travel Insurance. Required Emergency Medical, Evacuation and Repatriation (~$115); Optional Highly Recommended Trip Cancellation and Interruption (as quoted, please insure full program) Alcoholic beverages Items and services of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, souvenirs, spa, etc.)
Rate and Arrangements Leaders travel program o $6597 double occupancy for 9-12 participants ü $800 additional per person for groups of 6-8 ü Requested single supplement $1500 (limited) Ø $400 SUPER Early Commit Credit - deposits by March 31, 2017 o $200 Early Commit Credit - deposits by June 1, 2017 o Enjoy a $300 credit for program-accepted referrals. Referral credits apply to the referring party. Multiple referrals are encouraged! Payments o $750 non-refundable deposit due upon acceptance reserves your participation o $2500 of the balance is due July 1, 2017 o Final payment of balance due, any optional services and net of any credits, is due September 1, 2017 o Credit cards are required for your deposit. Credit cards and checks are accepted for your final payments Transfer, cancelation and refunds o Deposit payment commits participant to program fees and conditions. Insure the full value of your program and travel should you have to cancel or interrupt your program o Deposits and payments are non-refundable, but may be transferable to another approved program participant taking your place, up to 60 days in advance of the travel date, less a $500 processing fee, at the Program Leader s discretion Optional Program Elements VIP Coaching Sessions. Super charge your BIG project with a proven coaching method to quickly manifest next steps and resources. Held onsite in an ancient healing garden in Peru s Sacred Valley or remotely via Skype or in person when possible. Please contact Elizabeth for details Spa, Massage, and Reiki Treatments. Self-arranged on-site. Priced locally Custom Cultural Ceremonies. Coordinated by Elizabeth and optional, as occasions arise and priced locally A Few Notes Participants must provide Participant Information forms along with their deposits. Prices are in US Dollars and valid in 2017 A valid passport is required to travel to Peru (expiration date at least six months after your date of return). U.S. passport holders do not need a visa and visitors are allowed to stay up to 90 days. Please enquire with your Peruvian embassy if an entry visa is required Weather in the region during all months of the year is extremely variable and you should pack for a variety of conditions. Wet season is considered January March. Our trek passes through nine (9) bio-zones ranging from high altitude alpine conditions to high jungle and we are only 13 degrees south of the Equator. Anything is possible, even dry sunshiny days! This program is designed for energetic, flexible leaders who like to be active, have a spirit of adventure, a positive attitude, and are up for something BIG. We will hike 32-55 miles
depending on trail availability and your decisions to do optional hikes. It would be ideal to be in good health and physical condition, an experienced hiker, with adequate cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and balance in order to enjoy this experience at all its levels. Sturdy hiking boots (not touring shoes or running shoes) are required! Porters carry most of the gear and camp supplies leaving you free to carry only a light daypack, and still, physical activity at high altitude adds to physiologic stress. You may experience discomfort and symptoms that you do not have while exercising at lower elevations, such as shortness of breath, sleeplessness, and headaches. Start a moderate training program several months before departure to minimize these effects. Regular aerobic exercises for one hour, 4-5 times a week, hiking up your local hills, and a flexibility practice like yoga or stretching will help. And no vaccines are required. Elizabeth can answer any questions about the journey. Consult your physician if you have questions about your health Peru tourist agencies entrance fees and access to areas changes randomly and often without notice or reason. This may result in an unexpected nominal fee, a form to be filled out, or rerouting of some portion of the itinerary. While our travel partners will try to minimize this whenever possible, thank you for your understanding if and when this occurs The program is based upon significant personal sharing by our participants, service providers and speakers. Confidentially and kind consideration of each other s stories, personal boundaries, and visions are expected to support our greatest success Vamonos! Let s Go! Program Leader: Elizabeth Becker is Principal of Becker & Company Consulting, which specializes in supporting leaders and their organizations reaching their full potential with coaching, transformative retreats, and go-to-market advisory services. Elizabeth s expertise in strategy, sales, marketing, operations and organizational development comes from her client work, and through her executive roles at Salesforce, Lucent Technologies (AlcatelLucent), Marriott, Women Presidents Organization, and the Professional BusinessWomen of California Elizabeth speaks on the subject of leadership and sustainable business practices. Her writings have appeared in Chief Learning Officer, Leadership Excellence, Knowing Pains: Women on Love, Sex and Work in our 40s, and The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings and Conversations. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area where she writes poetry, hikes, spins and practices yoga in between work, family life and planning her next adventure Many thanks to our friends and travel partners at the award-winning Mountain Lodges of Peru who work behind the scenes to create an amazing experience for us! Join us! Program Dates: September December 2017 Travel in Peru: November 1-12, 2017 Optional VIP Coaching Sessions available virtually and while in Peru Apply today! Contact Elizabeth Becker ebecker@beckercompany.com or 510-388-6169