Starting price reflects land-only tour cost. Great Value: see our Tour Cost page for pricing that Includes International Airfare.
This journey is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value.
Throughout this tour, travel in the company of an exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader. Jeff Cole has led over 50 Smithsonian journeys to Latin America since 1992, including 26 to Peru and 20 to Chile. He has also directed lecture series on South America for the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program in Washington. Read an interview with Study Leader Jeffrey A. Cole. Jeff will lead the December 2011 departure. Warren B. Church is Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at Columbus State University, Georgia. Warren will lead the March 2012 departure. A popular and respected naturalist, Patricia Hostiuck has led over 50 trips with Smithsonian Journeys. Patty will be on the April 9, 2012 departure. Katharina Schreiber is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she has taught since 1985, and served two terms as Department Chair. Katharina will lead the April 23, 2012 departure. Scott Palmer is a professor of international relations and political science, with expertise in South America, at Boston University. Scott will lead the September 2012 departure.
Explore Machu Picchu before the day crowds arrive, an advantage of staying overnight just below the ruins.
Enjoy hospitality and a midday meal in the home of a gracious Cuzco family.
Attend a native ceremony in Cuzco.
This tour features the following World Heritage sites in Peru:
