|
PART I & II |

In 1911 Hiram Bingham under the assistance of Yale University went in search of the lost city of the Inca known as Vilcabamba. Starting in Cuzco on February1, 1911 on a normal rainy day, Bingham set out with crew by means of mules and foot on a expedition that would change the archaeological world. On July 24, 1911 after months of traveling from point to point he and crew set camp on the edge of a sandy beach below a canyon. It is here that Bingham lucked upon a local taverner/campesino, Malichoir Artega. It seemed that he was aware of many stone structures above the canyon. Bingham beckoned Artega for his knowledge and assistance for a fare pay of about one Peruvian silver dollar to guide him to the top. So on that cool drizzly day at 10:00 a.m. they departed for the site. During the trek they met two other peasants just after 12:00 p.m. living on the mountain near some cleared terraces. On that afternoon, July 24, 1911 at about 2:30 p.m. Bingham reached the summit and viewed for the first time what is now known as Machu Picchu.
In doing so, laid claim to the most important Scientific Discovery of South American Archaeological history.
This trek was recently recreated by Lucretia Bingham the noted adventure travel writer / photographer & grand daughter of the founder of Machu Picchu. At the request of Conde Nast’s Traveler Magazine, Ms Bingham, contacted TAMBO TOURS for the guidance & assistance in mapping out the historic trek. In doing so, TAMBO TOURS made this trip a reality in the fall of 2000 when Ms Bingham went to Peru and completed this incredible trek.
PART I: 9 Days / 8 Nights
PART II: 11 Days / 10 Nights.
Availability is very limited and this trip is All inclusive of internal flights, hotels, meals, tours, english & multi-lingual speaking guide, cook, camp gear, portage of equipment,transfers & entry fees.
|
|
Day 1- Arrive into Lima transfer on your own for the flight to Cuzco. Our staff will meet and transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon City tour of Cuzco and the sites of Koricancha, Tambo Machay, Kenko, Pucapucara and Sacsayhauman. Early evening return to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel. ( L/ D )
Day 2- Morning departure from Cuzco by auto wagon train to the town of Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu. Transfer by bus to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. Today our guide will explain the history & the myths that surround this archaeological wonder. Remainder of the afternoon on your own. Welcome dinner with staff introduction and orientation for the trek. Overnight at hotel. ( L/ D ) ( 3.5 hours by train )
Day 3 - Mid- morning departure from Machu Picchu for a short trek of about two hours to Mandor. After lunch we will continue to Santa Teresa with a full day trek into the cloud forest. Overnight in campsite. ( B/ L/D ) ( 5 hours hiking )
Day 4 - The journey today continues by bus down to Chaullay and the Vilcabamba Valley, until we arrive to Wankakalli through Lucma. After our lunch we will arrive into Vitcos where we will visit the archeological site of Vitcos & Yuracrumi.( Ñustahispana ) Return to Wankakalli. Overnight in campsite. ( B/ L/D ) ( 4 hours bus & 3 hours hiking )
Day 5 - After a early breakfast we will travel by horse / hiking to Vilcabamba La Vieja (the old) through the Qollpaq'asa pass through Ututo where we will view the vegetation of the cloud forest whose climate is template-hot. After our lunch break depart towards Vista Alegre, (Happy View ) a semi tropical region just before San Fernando and the Pampaconas Valley. Were we will set our camp along the Pampaconas River. In this area we will have the opportunity of fishing for trout and other smaller species. Overnight in campsite. ( B/L/D ) ( 7 hours hiking ) ( optional : 5 hours by horseback )
Day 6 - After breakfast we entered to the valley of Vilcabamba where it is hot and humid. We will travel through the jungle areas Cedrroccasa to San Martin and then to Concevidayoc. This is a favorite place, where we will appreciate abundant flora and fauna as well as pass through coffee, banana, coca and sugar cane plantations. Over night in Concevidayoc. Overnight in campsite. ( B/L/D ) ( 6 hours hiking ) ( optional : 4 hours by horseback )
Day 7 - Today we will travel east, toward the Pampaconas River, which will lead us to Espiritu Pampa. Here like natural vantage point, you can appreciate the plateau which is formed by the triangle between the Pampaconas River and Chontabamba at the base of the mountain of the archaeological site of Espiritu Pampa. Here our camp will be set in the village of Chontabamba. Overnight in campsite.( B/L/D ) ( 4 hours hiking ) ( optional :2 hours by horseback )
Day 8 - Today the last day of the trek will take us into the valley where we visit the famous site of Espiritu Pampa, known as the last settlement of the Inca. Later we will continue towards the Inca stone bridge of Rumichaca. After our lunch we will continue towards Chiwankiri were our camp will be set for the night. Tonight after our final day of trekking we will enjoy a traditional Pachamanca barbeque that will be cooked by the local Chiwankirians. Overnight in campsite.( B/L/D ) ( 6 hours hiking ) ( optional :4 hours by horseback )
Day 9 - Our journey of this day is by a terrestrial road, in a bus toward the city of Kiteni that will lead us to Quillabamba. Here we will spend the night on the beach of Sambaray. Overnight in campsite.( B/L/D ) ( 7 hours by bus )
Day 10 - Morning departure from Quillabamba we travel through the Malaga Valley, passing by Amparaes & Calca. Return in the late afternoon to Cuzco and your hotel. Overnight at hotel.( B/L ) (8 hours by bus )
Day 11 - Our staff will transfer you to the Cuzco airport for your departing flight to Lima. ( B ) ( 1 hour flight )
|
PRIVATE TRIP |
| BINGHAM TREK |
|
|
| Part I | Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu 9 Days & 8 nights |
$1549.00 |
| Part II | Machu Picchu to Espiritu Pampa 11 Days & 10 nights |
$2399 .00 |
| Part I-II | Ollantaytambo to Espiritu Pampa 16 Days & 15 nights |
CALL |

|
|
|
|
|
| Part I | Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu 5 Days & 4 nights(3 camp/2 hotel) |
$ 869.00 | $ 819.00 |
| Part II | Ollantaytambo to Vitcos 9 Days & 8 nights(6 camp/2 hotel) |
$1219.00 | $1159.00 |
| Part III | Machu Picchu to Espiritu Pampa 9 Days & 8 nights(7 camp/1 hotel) |
$1259 .00 | $1199.00 |
| Part I-III | Ollantaytambo to Espiritu Pampa 15 Days & 14 nights(12 camp/2 hotel) |
$1989.00 | $1849.00 |
![]() |

E-Mail Us for customized packages to Peru.
|
|