Travel to Machu Picchu with writer John Hemming in April 2011

2011 marks a century since Hiram Bingham first came across the ruins of Machu Picchu, and exciting events will take place across Peru to celebrate the occasion. At Aracari, we have organised a very special trip led by one of the most important writers on Inca history; Dr. John Hemming wrote the classic work “Conquest of the Incas”, which has proven to be a definitive resource in its masterful recounting of the Spanish overthrow of the Inca Empire.

Almost 100 years ago, Hiram Bingham was led to the site by locals during his search for the legendary Inca stronghold of Vilcabamba. He was subsequently given a grant from the National Geographic society to help clear the ruins and revisited the site over the next few years.

With the help of National Geographic, the spectacular ruin was quickly brought to the attention of the world, and has since become known as one of the most important archeological sites in the Americas. You can find out more on the National Geographic website.

We are very pleased that John Hemming has agreed to do this celebratory trip exclusively for Aracari; he will be able to give in depth insight into many aspects of Inca history. The trip will be an excellent opportunity not only to travel to Machu Picchu, but to explore a destination rich in culture and history.

For more details and an itinerary outline visit our dedicated Machu Picchu centenary website and contact us for a detailed itinerary. We will also be running other special trips throughout the year.

Related Post
Moments that Made Aracari: celebrating our 25th birthday Longevity. In today’s competitive climate, longevity is a hard commodity to come by for a business, particularly a travel company – when with each pas...
Nazca Lines Flight to see the famous geoglyphs The Nazca culture, with its complex textiles, impressive geoglyphs and underground aqueduct systems, first captivated my imagination when I traveled t...
Our Travel Hotlist for 2022 At the turn of every new year, the team here at Aracari dedicate hours to curating their travel hotlist for the year ahead. Using our insider knowledg...
Brazil’s Best Beach Hotels: Five Stays with a True Sense of Place Few places capture the feeling of escape quite like Brazil's best beach hotels. With over 7,000 kilometers of coastline, the country's beaches are wil...
Financial Times shares our love of Peruvian cuisine! As have continuously touted the merits of Peru's culinary treasures and are thrilled to see the Financial Times echo are sentiments! Aracari's very ow...
A tour of Machu Picchu – A Virtual Visit on Winter Solstice With Aracari, traveling in Peru often includes a luxury tour of Machu Picchu – especially for those guests vacationing in Peru for the first time. Whe...