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Activity Level: Light – Moderate Duration: 8 days Point of Departure: Lima, Peru
Expedition Overview
Watch day break over the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and learn about National Geographic-funded excavations that helped uncover the site.
Join archaeologist and National Geographic grantee Peter Frost for talks on his archaeological expeditions in Peru, which have been featured in National Geographic magazine.
Attend a private demonstration of traditional Andean weaving techniques by a National Geographic grantee.
In the Sacred Valley of the Inca, visit a private family museum filled with colonial artwork, and witness a performance of Peruvian Paso horses.
Experts on the Trip
Ernesto Ore
Physical Expectations
High altitude hikes
Not suitable for travelers with respiratory disorders, circulatory ailments, or disabilities
Accommodations
Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel
Hotel Sol y Luna
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Belmond Monasterio Hotel
Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Day 2-3: Cusco / Sacred Valley of the Inca (Inca site of Moray – Agricultural Laboratory, Andean Culture of the Sacred Valley of the Inca with Peter Frost, Ollantaytambo, Presentation of Traditional Horsemanship, Preservation of Traditional Inca Textiles)
Day 4: Machu Picchu (Sacred Citadel, Guided Walk of the Citadel, Inca Bridge, Twilight on Machu Picchu)
Day 5-6: Machu Picchu / Cusco (Hike up to Sun Gate for Machu Picchu Sunrise, Coricancha – Golden Temple of the Inca)
Day 7-8: Cusco / Lima (Museo Larco, Changing of the Guard at Plaza Mayor)
Additional Comments
Airfare within Peru is NOT included in the cost
Departures
Please check with us for departure dates.
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