Midland College Travel Course to Machu Picchu
A tour led by archaeologist Dr. Ed Barnhart for the students of Dr. Margaret Wade at Midland College, Midland, Texas.
This one week journey to Peru is designed for the students of Midland College to learn about ancient Inca civilization while traveling through the ruins of their once magnificent ancient cities. We'll spend two days in Machu Picchu, but also visit sites in Lima, the Sacred Valley, and Cuzco. Evening and afternoon lectures will compliment the day trips.
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| Price | $1800 per participant (based on double lodging) ($350 extra for single lodging) $300 deposit each participant due upon registration Half the balance due February 25th Remaining balance due April 25th |
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| Date | May 25-June 1, 2013 | ||
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May 25, Saturday: Arrival to Lima Flights to Lima, evening arrival Taxi to Miraflores district hotel Overnight in Lima |
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May 26, Sunday: Ancient Lima 9-10am: Breakfast and orientation meeting 10-12pm: The Larco Herrera Museum 12-1pm: Lunch at the museum 1-3pm: Huaca Huallamarca - a pyramid in downtown Lima! Evening: Free time Overnight in Lima |
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May 27, Monday: Cuzco 7-8am: Transport to the airport 10-12pm: Flight to Cuzco 2-3pm: Presentations - Inca Origins and Cuzco 3-4pm: Ancient Inca walls walking tour Evening: Rest, acclimatize Overnight in Cuzco |
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May 28, Tuesday: Ancient Cuzco 8-9am: Breakfast 9-11am: Coricancha Temple 11-1pm: Sacsayhuaman Ruins 12-2pm: Lunch break 2-4pm: The Inca Museum 5-6pm: Presentations - Inca Empire and Public Works Evening: Free time Overnight in Cuzco |
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May 29, Wednesday: Machu Picchu 7-11am: Train to Machu Picchu 11-1pm: Check in and lunch 1-5pm: Tour of Machu Picchu Evening: Free time Overnight in Machu Picchu |
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May 30, Thursday: Machu Picchu 5am: Breakfast 7am: Dawn at Machu Picchu (optional) All Day: Free time in Machu Picchu 6-6:30pm: Presentation - The demise of the Inca Evening: Group dinner (optional) Overnight in Machu Picchu |
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May 31, Friday: The Sacred Valley 7-8am: Breakfast 8-10am: Train to Ollantaytambo 10-12pm: Inca Hilltop Fortress 1-2pm: Lunch in Urubamba 2-5pm: Weaving co-op and llama farm Evening: Free time Overnight in Cuzco |
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June 1, Saturday: Lima and Departure 8-11am: Breakfast and check out 12-1pm: Flights to Lima 2-8pm: Free time and dinner at Larco Mar 8-9pm: Transport back to the airport Midnight: Flights back to the USA |
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LODGING
Lima: Hotel Jose Antonio Hotel services include cable TV, phones, internet, and on-site restaurant.
Cuzco: Hotel Ruinas
Hotel services include cable TV, phones, internet, on-site restaurant, and room service.
Machu Picchu: Inti Inn
Hotel services include cable TV, phones, internet,, and on-site restaurant.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Lodging- Breakfasts
- Private ground transportation
- Peru Rail Train tickets
- 5 afternoon presentations
- Entrance fees
- Local site guides
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Airfare to Lima and Cuzco- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Tips for Service Providers (drivers, maids, etc..)
Proceeds from MEC Travel courses and tours are the center's primary source of research funding. As such, a portion of the tour costs are tax deductible. MEC will provide participants with receipts and proper documentation regarding the center's 501(c)(3) non-profit status for your records.
