URBAN TREASURES, ANCIENT RUINS

April 18 to 28, 2019

a program of the stanford alumni association Ever since I was a child, I wanted to visit Machu Picchu. When I finally did, not only did I find the site spectacular and mystical, but I was also quite fascinated by the story of its accidental discovery. It’s equally as impressive to see the many other Incan sites in the country and to imagine how these complexes have stood the test of time in the face of weather and war. On this journey, we go beyond Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, traveling through southern Peru aboard the new Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper train. Explore the country’s diverse topography, from the plains of the Altiplano to the mountains of the Andes, with popular Stanford faculty leader John Rick, who aids our understanding of some of Peru’s most enigmatic ruins along the way. Join us!

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights REVEL in the golden age of HEAR the history of EXAMINE the finest SAIL on the shimmering travel aboard the exquisitely Machu Picchu and explore collection of pre-Columbian blue waters of Lake Titicaca, appointed Andean Explorer the ruins of this 15th- art in Peru at Lima’s Larco the highest navigable lake on a train journey through century mountaintop Herrera Museum, housed in the world, dotted with the Andean highlands. citadel mysteriously in an 18th-century viceroy’s several fascinating islands. abandoned a century later. mansion.

COVER: MACHU PICCHU

SACSAYHUAMAN INCA RUINS, CUSCO Stanford Faculty Leader

JOHN RICK, associate professor of anthropology at Stanford, fell in love with archaeology at the age of six while tagging along with his parents on a plant-hunting expedition to South America. His explorations of desert mud-brick cities and visits to sites such as Machu Picchu were catalysts for his lifelong archaeological career. He has studied early hunter-gatherers of Peru’s high grassland plateaus and is currently “John is a fantastic working in the Peruvian highlands at the monumental early site of Chavin de Huantar. One of our most popular faculty leaders, Professor Rick has led numerous Stanford trips faculty leader for this to the Near East; Africa; and North, Central and South America, including 17 previous trip—knowledgeable, programs to Peru alone. enthusiastic, eager — Joined the Stanford faculty in 1978; associate professor, to share. We would department of anthropology be delighted to travel — Has participated in archaeological excavations in California, with John again Arizona, New Mexico, Illinois, Michigan, Mexico, Peru and France — MA and PhD, anthropology, University of Michigan any time.”

RICHARDMARY FIEDLER, WILSON, ’72,NEW AMAZON ZEALAND AND BY MACHUPRIVATE PICCHU, AIR, 2011 2017

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Lake Titicaca Arequipa ALPACAS, ANDES MOUNTAINS

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Taquileños are regarded as the lunch on board our train before LIMA / AREQUIPA / highest-quality handicrafts in disembarking in Cusco, where Itinerary EMBARK ANDEAN Peru. Enjoy lunch on the beach, we start out on a scenic drive to EXPLORER / PUNO Fly to Arequipa this morning followed by a performance the Urubamba Valley, also known and, upon arrival, transfer to by local dancers and a as the Sacred Valley of the Inca. THURSDAY, APRIL 18 the Arequipa railway station to demonstration of artisans at Upon arrival, check in to our hotel U.S. / LIMA, PERU embark the Andean Explorer, our work. Return to the train station to and relax a bit before dinner. Depart the U.S. on independent home for the next two nights. re-embark the Andean Explorer in BELMOND RIO SAGRADO (B,L,D) flights to Lima and transfer to Enjoy an elegant dinner served in time for afternoon tea as the train our hotel upon arrival. BELMOND TUESDAY, APRIL 23 a dining car as our train departs departs for Marangani, where MIRAFLORES PARK SACRED VALLEY and travels across the Andean we overnight aboard the train. ANDEAN EXPLORER (B,L,D) We begin today with a visit to FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Altiplano, the high plains of the a remote village in the Sacred Andes mountains that stretch LIMA MONDAY, APRIL 22 Valley where we learn about the This morning, visit the Larco from southern Peru to northern MARANGANI / RAQCH’I ancient agricultural methods Herrera Museum, housed in an Argentina. Arrive in Puno late this / CUSCO / DISEMBARK / village inhabitants have used for 18th-century viceroy mansion evening and spend the night on URUBAMBA centuries to support themselves and surrounded by beautiful board. ANDEAN EXPLORER (B,D) Enjoy breakfast, accompanied in this challenging mountain gardens. The museum offers a by stunning views as our train environment. Also, learn about fascinating account of more than SUNDAY, APRIL 21 leaves Marangani 5,000 years of pre-Columbian PUNO / LAKE TITICACA / for Cusco. Along ANDEAN ALTIPLANO the way, stop to visit Peruvian history, and the Wake up early for a spellbinding museum’s storerooms hold tens the archaeological experience: the sunrise across site, Raqch’i, once of thousands of archaeological Lake Titicaca. Following treasures. Next visit Plaza an important stop breakfast, disembark our train on the ancient Mayor, which was the stage to explore Lake Titicaca, the for Peru’s 1821 declaration of Incan road that highest navigable lake in the ran between independence. Located in Lima’s world. On Lake Titicaca are historic center, the plaza is Cusco and Puno. many diverse islands, each with The Temple surrounded by the Government its own unique way of life. Take Palace, the Municipal Palace of Wiracocha, a traditional boat to Uros, a man- Raqch’i’s and the Basilica Cathedral of made island artfully constructed Lima. This evening, enjoy a centerpiece, is from interwoven reeds, which believed to have private welcome reception and the island inhabitants also dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado, had the largest use to create homes, ships roof in the Incan a stately family home. BELMOND and tools. Continue to Taquile MIRAFLORES PARK (B,L,D) empire before it Island, notable for its stunning was destroyed horticultural terraces. Local by the Spanish. handwoven fabrics made by Enjoy an early LAKE TITICACA

ALPACAS, ANDES MOUNTAINS OLLANTAYTAMBO

the villagers’ cuisine and what Aguas Calientes, the town located in to our hotel set in the shadow FRIDAY, APRIL 26 daily life is like in this remote at the foot of Machu Picchu. on Machu Picchu and enjoy the CUSCO area. Continue to the ruins of the Nestled in a cloud forest, Macchu evening at leisure. BELMOND We begin today with a city tour massive fortress of Ollantaytambo, Picchu is arguably the most SANCTUARY LODGE (B,L,D) that includes Cusco’s cathedral on which successfully withstood important archaeological site in the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Spanish attacks in the 16th the Americas. Surrounded by THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Domingo Temple, a Dominican century. Built on top of an Incan steep agricultural terraces, this MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO church and convent built on the settlement, Ollantaytambo is masterfully planned site, built in This morning we are at leisure to foundations of the Koricancha, or Peru’s one surviving example of the mid-1400s, was a center of explore on our own. We may wish “place of gold,” the Incas’ principal Incan town planning. BELMOND worship and the private retreat to spend more time at Machu religious building, dedicated to the RIO SAGRADO (B,L) of the Inca ruler, Pachacútec. Picchu, hike part of the Inca Trail or worship of the sun. Just outside The “Lost City of the Inca” wander through our hotel’s orchid of Cusco we visit the ruins of WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 also included an astronomical garden. This afternoon, travel to Sacsayhuaman, begun by the SACRED VALLEY / observatory. Explore its stone Cusco, perched 11,152 feet above Killke people early in the 10th AGUAS CALIENTES / temples, grassy plazas, palaces sea level, and check in to our century and expanded by the Inca MACHU PICCHU hotel. Enjoy dinner independently in the 13th century. Compiled of This morning, take a scenic train and workshops with an expert at one of Cusco’s many wonderful massive stones (one weighs 125 ride through the Sacred Valley to guide. Later this afternoon, check restaurants. BELMOND HOTEL tons!), we may be challenged by MONASTERIO (B) our guide to try to slip a piece of paper between the cracks of these blocks, which were cut and fitted together with incredible precision and without a single glob of mortar used to hold them in place. Later this evening, toast our journey at a farewell reception and dinner. BELMOND HOTEL MONASTERIO (B,D)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 27 & 28 CUSCO / LIMA / U.S. After a morning at leisure, we depart Cusco Saturday afternoon on a flight to Lima, where we board overnight flights for home. Arrive back in the U.S. on Sunday. (4/27: B)

Andean Explorer Program Cost* South America’s first-ever luxury sleeper train, the Andean Explorer, Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, transports up to 48 passengers through the Peruvian Andes along unless otherwise noted. Double Single** one of the world’s highest train routes in peerless style. The train Bunk $9,895 $13,295 features four different categories of sleeping compartments: during 59 sq. ft., with picture window, the day, the bunk bed and twin bed cabins are configured as sitting upper & lower berths lounges with banquette-style sofas that are converted by train staff to twin-size beds at night; the junior double bed and deluxe double Twin $10,495 $13,895 bed cabins have permanent sitting areas. Every cabin is fully air- 80 sq. ft., with picture window, 2 lower berths conditioned with private, en suite facilities (shower, wash basin and toilet) and large picture windows that offer excellent views of the Junior $11,195 – passing scenery from the comfort of one’s own private lounge. A 141 sq. ft., with 2 picture windows, tantalizing array of dishes made of fresh seasonal ingredients is 1 double bed served at gourmet lunches and dinners in the two restaurant cars, Deluxe $11,495 – each decorated with luxurious leathers and artisanal millwork. The 141 sq. ft., with 2 picture windows, train’s open-air observation car at the rear of the train is the perfect 1 double bed, large bathroom spot to sip on a pisco sour and take in the breathtaking views of Peru’s high country. *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person. **Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 4 cabins.

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URBAN TREASURES, ANCIENT RUINS

April 18 to 28, 2019

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“Suddenly we found ourselves standing in front of the ruins of two of the finest and most interesting structures in the ancient America. The sight held me spellbound.” HIRAM BINGHAM, LOST CITY OF THE INCAS

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