Machu Picchu: 100 Years Later July 16–26, 2011
Chris Heaney Chris Heaney is a writer and Harrington Doctoral Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, where he lectures on, among other subjects, the history of indigenous peoples in the Americas. A Yale graduate with a degree in Latin American Studies, he worked as a journalist for several years and contributed to the oral history project StoryCorps. A Fulbright Fellowship took him to Peru to continue his undergraduate research on the explorer Hiram Bingham and the excavation of Machu Picchu. The year of research in Cuzco and Lima produced many articles and, ultimately, Cradle of Gold: The Story of Hiram Bingham, a Real-Life Indiana Jones, and the Search for Machu Picchu, his first book.
Perched high in the Peruvian Andes is a legendary Inca city that escaped the notice of the conquistadores in the 1500s and remained shrouded by the jungle for three centuries. Then, in July 1911, American historian Hiram Bingham was led to the largely forgotten site by Melchor Arteaga, and the eyes of the world were soon riveted on this once-lost Inca city. Celebrate the centennial of Machu Picchu’s rediscovery in the company of Chris Heaney, author of the new book on Bingham, Cradle of Gold. Immerse yourself in the historical and cultural riches of Lima’s colonial center; the fine collections of Pre-Columbian artifacts at the National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology; and the achievements of Peru’s early inhabitants at archaeological sites around Cuzco and in the Urubamba Valley. And in specially arranged discussions with historians, Peruvian officials, and preservationists, discover what lies in store for this icon of Inca supremacy.
Highlights Enjoy three days exploring Machu Picchu (coinciding with the 100th-anniversary celebrations of Hiram Bingham’s rediscovery) including two nights at the unparalleled Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge—the only property located onsite at the ruins. h
h Participate in special events featuring a team of experts including historian Chris Heaney, author of Cradle of Gold; representatives from Peru’s National Institute of Culture; officials from the Machu Picchu site; a museologist who designed the site museum; and local journalists and historians.
iTINERARY (subject to change) July 16 July 17 July 18–19 July 20–21 July 22–23 July 24 July 25 July 26
Spend two nights in the Sacred Valley to learn more about Hiram Bingham, to discover what he did (and did not) find, and to visit other Inca ruins. h
Depart Home / Arrive Lima, Peru Lima Cuzco Yucay Machu Picchu Cuzco Lima Depart Lima / Arrive Home
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS July 14–16 July 25–29
Nazca Lines Puerto Maldonado (Amazon)
PERU Lima
Machu Picchu Yucay Chinchero
Puerto Maldonado
Cuzco Nazca Lines
ACCOMMODATIONS Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (two nights) is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful surrounding area. Comfortable accommodations and delicious international and Peruvian cuisine also make the Machu Picchu Sanctuary lodge the perfect place to relax and unwind in the shadow of the Lost City. Participants will also spend three nights in the Marriott Hotel in Lima, three nights in the Hotel Libertador in Cuzco, and two nights at Casa Andina in Yucay.
Lake Titicaca RAIL LAND AIR
Pacific Ocean
PROGRAM RATES $6,990 per person, double occupancy $8,980 per person, single occupancy (Prices subject to change until publication of brochure)
AIRFARE International airfare between home and Peru is not included in the program rates. Please call for assistance with your travel arrangements. photo credits: Cover Machu Picchu © Heinz Plenge / PromPerú • Machu Picchu © iStockphoto.com / Gavin Jung • Women in Cuzco © Douglas Long • Yarn Spinner © iStockphoto. com / Bryan Busovicki • Machu Picchu © Galyna Andrushko / Dreamstime.com • Sanctuary Lodge © Orient-Express Hotels (UK) Ltd. CST#2070901-40
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