Northern Peru Discovery - 14 day tour

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Overview
Highlights
- Lima – take in the highlights of Peru's capital including Plaza Mayor and the Larco Herrera Museum
- Caral – discover the ruins of Caral, the oldest city in the Americas
- Chan Chan – roam around the ruined city of Chan Chan, the ancient capital of the Chimu Empire
- Sipan & Tucume – visit the Temple of Sipan and the Valley of the Pyramids at Tucume
- Pachacamac – explore the sacred Incan citadel of Pachacamac, an important ancient ceremonial centre
- Trujillo – visit the ‘city of eternal spring’ and take in the highlights on a city tour
- Chiclayo – browse the fascinating stalls at the Witch Doctor’s Market and enjoy an excursion to the Pomac Forest and the Sican Museum
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Trip includes
- 13 nights STANDARD accommodation. Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 14
- Entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary
- All relevant transfers and transportation on a private basis unless otherwise stated
- 13 breakfasts and 3 lunches
- Services of local English-speaking specialist guides
- Half day Lima city tour, Trujillo, Pachacamac and Pomac Forest excursions. Full day Caral, Huacas Sol y Luna and Sipan excursions
Itinerary
Bienviendos a Peru! Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Lima. Discuss the details of your holiday with our representative following hotel check in with the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Lima
Meals: Breakfast
Declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its marvellously preserved architecture, Lima is a delight to explore and today take in the highlights of the capital on a private half day tour. The Plaza Mayor is where you’ll find the Governme...
Meals: Breakfast
Venture outside of the city confines this morning for an excursion to the sacred Incan citadel of Pachacamac. Dominating a stretch of Peru’s coastline, this colossal ancient site was once a significant centre of pilgrimage dating back to the 3r...
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
The exploration of Lima’s surrounding archaeological wonders continues with a full day excursion to the ruins of Caral. Covering an area the size of four football pitches in the northern Supe Valley, this settlement is as old as the...
Meals: Breakfast
Lima – Trujillo. After breakfast depart Lima and board a flight to the oasis town of Trujillo. Later in the afternoon discover why the citizens of Trujillo are so proud of their history on a city tour. The well-preserved colonial mansions and p...
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
The little-visited northern reaches of Peru are home to unique cultural and archaeological treasures. Your full day excursion today begins with the Huaca del Sol - the largest adobe structure in the Americas, and its twin, the Huaca...
Meals: Breakfast
Trujillo – Chiclayo. This morning head further north along the coast to Chiclayo. Along the way stop at the El Brujo archaeological complex that features a 30m-high pyramid covered in relief figures and motif paintings of divine characters. In ...
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Southwest of Chiclayo the Temple of Sipan has proved to be one of the richest tombs in the Americas. As the burial site of Mochica nobles and VIPs, the excavation of the tombs revealed a multitude of precious-metal grave objects, no...
Meals: Breakfast
This morning enjoy a half day tour of the Pomac Forest and the Sican Museum. Wielding their power between 800 and 1100 AD, the Sican culture dominated Peru’s northern regions and left behind a wealth of archaeological heritage. The Pomac Forest...
Meals: Breakfast
Chiclayo – Mancora. Bidding farewell to Chiclayo and transfer to Mancora, Peru’s most popular surfer hang out. With gorgeous beaches and a thriving nightlife, Mancora is the perfect place to unwind or party after a busy touring schedule. Over t...
Meals: Breakfast
Today marks the end of your unique Peruvian adventure. After breakfast and hotel check out we transfer you to Tumbes Airport. There are a number of airlines who fly directly from Tumbes to Lima, from where you can connect to international destinations. Buen viaje!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Laundry, drinks and items of a personal nature
- Domestic flights: Lima – Trujillo and Tumbes - Lima. Please ask a member of the team for more information.
- Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
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- 13 Breakfasts and 3 Lunches
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