Ancient Peru Tour July 1 – 17, 2015 with Dr. Patrick Carmichael

Peru! From the desert shores of the Pacific to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, we walk this land of stunning views and ancient mysteries. On the desert coast we fly over the Nazca Lines (giant ground drawings of birds and animals best seen from the sky) and marvel at the preservation of 2,000 year-old textiles and brilliant polychrome pottery. Travelling high in the Andes, we will acclimatize while enjoying the colonial treasures of Arequipa (2,325 meters ASL), then continue on to the imperial Inca capital of Cuzco

(3,326 meters ASL) where stone temples, palaces, and royal estates await. Machu Picchu, Jewel of the Andes, is the finale for this trip of a lifetime.

Be prepared to experience superb Andean cuisine and, when packing, leave room for alpaca sweaters and souvenirs as we will be visiting a number of Native markets.

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OrientationThe orientation course will consist of four Thursday evenings, June 4 – 25, 2015 from 7 – 9:30 pm, and will be held at the University of Calgary. These classes will provide participants with an overview of the program with lectures on the history and culture of Peru. The itinerary and travel arrange-ments, health matters and insurance will be discussed in detail.

ItineraryBreakfast daily and lunch or dinner.

JUL 1 Depart Calgary for Lima, Peru.

JUL 2 Explore historic Lima, “City of the Kings”, with colonial palaces, cathedrals, and convents. Visit the Larco Museum for a good introduction to all of Peru’s ancient cultures.

JUL 3 Today we drive from Lima southward to Paracas along the Pacific Coast. On the way we visit the great ruins of Pachacamac, a major temple complex and oracle centre under the Incas and their predecessors. We continue through desert and verdant val-leys to our seafront hotel on the Bay of Paracas. Three nights in Paracas.

JUL 4 We enjoy a day around Paracas, starting with an early morning boat ride out to the Ballestas Islands, Peru’s largest coastal wildlife sanctuary, to view vast colonies of seabirds and seals. Later we visit the Paracas Interpretation Centre to learn about the local archaeology, and the world famous Paracas Necropolis Site where 2,000 year old mummies wrapped in brilliant textiles were discovered.

JUL 5 This morning we drive up the Pisco Valley to the great ruins of Tambo Colorado – the best preserved Inca site on the Peruvian coast. Here we explore this classic example of Imperial Inca architecture, and visit the site museum. Return to Paracas. Remainder of day at leisure.

JUL 6 We travel from Paracas to our next major destination, Nazca. Driving south we observe the ecology of the great coastal desert, and arrive at the colonial city of Ica. After a walking tour of the main plaza area, we visit the Ica Museum — where all of the ancient cultures of the south coast are displayed. Then we continue south to Nazca and settle in our new hotel. Three nights in Nazca.

JUL 7 Morning flight over the Nazca Lines! Your small plane takes you high above the desert plains to view the giant ground drawings of birds, animals, and straight lines that run for kilometers! In the afternoon we visit archaeological sites around Nasca, including the ancient aqueducts and an Inca administrative centre.

JUL 8 Today we drive out to the great ceremonial site of Cahuachi, where archaeolo-gists have revealed that dozens of huge, artificial mounds cover impressive temples and vast cemeteries at this ancient Nasca pilgrimage centre. In the afternoon we visit the museum housing the Cahuachi finds, and a modern ceramic workshop where a master potter reproduces the beautiful, Nasca polychrome ceramics.

JUL 9 From Nazca we travel south through spectacular coastal views to the Valley of Camana, then turn eastward into the Andes Mountains. Scenery and vegetation changes as we go up in altitude, eventually arriving at the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa (2325 meters above sea level). Arequipa was founded in 1540, and is called La Ciudad Blanca (the White City) because the historic centre is built of white volcanic stone. Two nights in Arequipa.

JUL 10 Full day tour of Arequipa, visiting churches built in the local 17th century baroque style, and the Convent of Santa Catalina, a cloistered convent built in pure 16th century Spanish style and only recently opened to the public. Later we visit the Andean Sanctuaries Museum, where Inca offerings left on mountaintops are on display — including the “ice-maiden Juanita”, an Inca girl frozen in time.

JUL 11 This morning we fly from Arequipa to Cuzco, capital of the Inca Empire! After settling into our hotel we take a walking tour of the old city, with its blend of Inca and Spanish buildings, and visit the Inca’s most sacred temple the Qorikancha (Golden En-closure), now covered by the colonial church of Santo Domingo. Later we pause at an artisans market. We walk slowly today, because Cuzco is at an altitude of 3326 meters above sea level. Three nights in Cuzco.

JUL 12 We take a day trip south from Cuzco to Pikillacta, a city built and abandoned centuries before the Incas. This maze of streets and courtyards was a provincial ad-ministrative centre for the Wari Empire, providing a model for Inca statecraft. We also visit the Inca royal estate of Tipón with its massive terrace complex and stone channels. The day includes a stop at the 17th century church in the picturesque Andean town of Andahuaylillas.

JUL 13 Today we travel along the sacred Urubamba Valley to the Inca royal estate of Pisac, where we explore a spectacular cascade of agricultural terraces, Inca residences, and a temple complex with stunning views. Continuing on we arrive at Ollantaytambo, a well preserved (and still inhabited) Inca town beside a citadel-temple complex with some of the finest Inca stonework ever erected.

JUL 14 Early this morning we depart Cuzco for Machu Picchu — Jewel of the Andes! Travelling by train through the Urubamba Valley, we arrive at the town of Aguas Calien-tes, just below the great ruins, where buses take us up to the site. The highlight of our journey — and one of the most magical places in the world — we explore all sectors of Machu Picchu, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

JUL 15 This morning we return to Machu Picchu for a more leisurely look around, before we board the train for the return trip to Cuzco. This is a relaxing day of scenic travel, with time to reflect on the grandeur of the Andes and its fascinating cultures past and present. Back in Cuzco there is one more chance for browsing the markets. Overnight Cuzco.

JUL 16 – 17 Return to Calgary.

Accompanying Resource PersonArchaeologist Patrick Carmichael accompanies the tour bringing 35 years of experience studying the ancient Andes. Dr. Carmichael is an authority on Nasca and Inca cultures, and a veteran of numerous expeditions to remote areas of the Peruvian Andes. He also writes historical novels on the Incas (www.inca-adventure.com). Patrick has accompanied three previous trips to Peru with Continuing Education.

CostAirfare $1,600Domestic airfare $950Land, tuition and other costs $5,900GST $60TOTAL $8,510Single supplement $1,350

Cost includes: Tuition and orientation course, airfare, accommodation, trans-fers, all surface travel, and meals as listed in the itinerary. A deposit of $500 is required with the registration form. There is a $200 withdrawal fee prior to the final payment date. Final payment is due on February 1, 2015. Please see the Refund Policy section for withdrawal/refund procedures and liabilities. Fees are based on the information available at the time of print and are subject to change to reflect any changes in currency rates, airfares, or land costs. There are possibilities of decreases or increases, and any changes will be reflected on the final payment and passed on to the participant. All fees are based on double occupancy.

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FeesCost includes: tuition, orientation course, airfare, accommodation, transfers, all surface travel, and meals as listed in the itinerary. A deposit is required with the registration form. There is a withdrawal fee prior to the final pay-ment date. Fees are based on the information available at the time of print and are subject to change to reflect any changes in currency rates, airfares, or land costs. There are possibilities of decreases or increases, and any changes will be reflected on the final payment and passed on to the partici-pant. All fees are based on double occupancy. Fees in all programs exclude airport taxes, passport and visa fees, luggage, cancellation, medical and other personal insurance, gratuities for local guides, wine, liquors, and other items not specifically mentioned as included and other personal services.

Single SupplementThe single supplement fee is listed in each program description. Every effort is made to find a suitable roommate for those who wish to share, however, if this is not possible, a single supplement charge will be applied.

InsuranceWe highly recommend cancellation and medical insurance. Information will be sent out at the time of final payment.

Liability and ResponsibilityUniversity of Calgary and its travel agents will exercise all reasonable care in making arrangements for conducting the tour. They are, however, acting only in the capacity of an agent and do not assume liability for any damage to persons or property resulting from or arising out of any act or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or persons rendering any of the services included in the tour or for any damage caused by other factors beyond their control. The passage contract in use by the airlines concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between

the airlines and passengers. All prices are based on current international exchange rates and airfare prices at the time of planning the tours, and are subject to change. In the event that it becomes necessary or advis-able to alter the itinerary or arrangements for any reason whatsoever, such alterations may be made. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants; conversely refunds will be made to participants if any savings are affected thereby. The right is reserved to decline, accept, or retain any participant or tour member at any time.

Refund PolicyPlease call 403-220-5052 or write to Lois Kokoski at the address on this page. Up to the final payment date, a cancellation fee of $200 will apply. After the final payment date, the amount of refund will depend on the amount recoverable from the tour operators. We highly recommend insur-ance.

RegistrationPlease complete the registration form on the back cover and mail it with your deposit.

Contact InformationLois Kokoski, Program Director Educational Travel Study Program Phone 403.220.5052 Fax 403.284.9242 kokoski@ucalgary.ca conted.ucalgary.ca/travelprograms

Educational Travel Study Program U of C Continuing Education Education Tower 1120 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

Travel with us in 2015...

Do you love to learn? Do you love to travel? You can experience both with U of C Continuing Education! Every year, University of Calgary Continuing Education, in association with other U of C academic departments, offers you a series of amazing travel programs. The educational component that is part of every program is what sets these trips apart from any other holiday you will ever take.

Travel worry-free, knowing a Continuing Education travel program coordinator has handled all of the logistics. You will be guided throughout the program by an expert resource person — someone who has a passion for your destination.

All of the travel programs begin with orientation classes in Calgary.

Everyone is welcome in the University of Calgary Educational Travel Study Program, where every trip is the trip of a lifetime!

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Lois has traveled to over 90 countries and has been involved with the U of C Educational Travel Study Program for 24 years. In this time she has coordinated hundreds of trips and has taken many groups abroad.

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■ Normandy and Loire April 13 – 26, 2015 TRA 171-001

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■ Art and Culture: Venice June 6 – 17, 2015 TRA 172-001

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■ The Great Bear Rainforest: Spirit Bears, Grizzlies and Ancient Forests

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