EXPEDITION OVERVIEW

» Welcome to Peru, an adventure trip with the best places of interest in the north of Peru.

Day 1: Transfer from Lima Apt/Htl

Welcome to Peru. Our staff will pick you up in a private SUV from the apt to the chosen htl. You are our special guest and it is an honor to be able to show you our wonders of the North of Peru.

Day 2:|Lima City Tours |

• We will pick you up directly from your accommodation and, together with our expert local guide, we will take you on a fascinating walking tour of the historic center of Lima, the vibrant capital of Peru.
• During this tour, discover Lima’s fascinating story—from its founding in 1535 to its rise as the “City of Kings”, once the political and cultural heart of the Spanish viceroyalty in South America. As you explore the city, you’ll see some of Lima’s most iconic landmarks, including the majestic Gran Hotel Bolívar and its story-filled surroundings, as well as Plaza San Martín, one of the capital’s most emblematic and lively squares.
• We will continue our walk along Jirón de la Unión, one of the main streets of the historic center, where each building has its own story to tell. We will walk to the Plaza Mayor, the heart of Lima, where you will be able to observe the imposing Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the majestic Lima Cathedral, and other buildings that have played a crucial role in Peru’s politics and history.
• The historic center of Lima has been considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, thanks to its impressive colonial buildings, which allow visitors to relive the city’s colonial era.
• • Lima also stands out for being one of the oldest capitals in South America, and as such, it was the most important center for the Spanish Viceroyalty in the entire continent. Throughout this tour, we will explore some palaces that still hold secrets from that time.
  • One of the most fascinating points of the visit will be the Monastery of San Francisco, where you can admire its impressive baroque architecture and the mysterious underground catacombs, one of the most intriguing attractions in Lima, offering a unique insight into the colonial history of the city.
  • In addition, we cannot fail to include in the tour the House of Peruvian Literature, a historic building that was once a train station and now houses a space dedicated to Peruvian literary culture. From the outside, you can appreciate its elegant architecture and learn a little more about the writers and poets who have left their mark on Peruvian literature.
  • Before ending the tour, we will make a final stop at the Church of Santo Domingo, one of the most important temples in Lima, known for its colonial architecture and religious history. Inside, you can admire its impressive artistic details and learn about the influence of the Dominican Order on the religious and cultural life of the city
  • At the end of this enriching tour, we will take you back to your hotel so you can rest and reflect on this unforgettable experience that will allow you to learn about the history and culture of Lima at its best!

Day 3:| Larco Museum +Huaca Pucllana|

• Have you ever thought about immersing yourself in the mythical and magical history of the ancient Peruvian civilizations? We have designed a special tour for history, archeology and mysticism lovers.
• Come and learn with us about the religious world view of the ancient Peruvians of the Andes and Coast, who left thousands and thousands of vestiges that are studied and exhibited today to tell us about the greatness and deeds of our pre-hispanic cultures.
• Speaking of Peru is to speak about the Incas (1400 – 1532 AD), about the Spanish conquest (1532-1821) and about the current period, but Peruvian civilizations have more than 5,000 years of history.
• In this adventure you will have the opportunity to be part of this fascinating and enriching experience knowing more about the pre-Inca cultures.
• One of the 25 most important museums in the world awaits to give us an unforgettable experience with your local guide!

2. HUACA PUCLLANA TOUR

• Huaca Pucllana was a pre-Inca ceremonial and administrative center on the central coast of Peru, notable for its large 25-meter-high truncated adobe pyramid constructed using the vertical “book-shelf” technique for seismic resistance.
• The site is located in the modern Miraflores district of Lima, creating a unique visual contrast between the thousand-year-old adobe architecture and the surrounding contemporary buildings.
• Today, it is an active museum site offering guided tours (both day and night) and the option to dine at its restaurant, allowing visitors to explore the history of the Lima and Wari cultures.

Day 4 :|Cooking Class +Fly to Trujillo|

Discover the authentic flavors of Peru with this immersive cooking class in Lima. Our journey begins with a guided tour of a vibrant local market, where you will discover the secrets of Peruvian ingredients and the diversity of our fresh produce.

Under the guidance of an expert chef, you will master the preparation of iconic dishes such as Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, or Ají de Pollo. Experience the joy of Peruvian gastronomy as you cook, taste, and take a piece of Peru home with you!

 Day 5: |City Tour & Marinera Dances With Peruvian Paso Horses & Full Day

 We will take you on a tour through Trujillo. An important city in Spanish times, Trujillo has beautiful colonial buildings and mansions. We visit Plaza de Armas with its cathedral, built between 1647 and 1666.

We also visit the Archbishop’s Palace and Calonge House, where Simón Bolívar, the Liberator of South America lived. Then we visit the Emancipation House, now home to Banco Continental, and then the Iturregui Palace, built in 1842, which is currently home to the Central Club.

Then we will visit the Archeological & History Museum, where objects from the different pre-Columbian cultures will be on display.

After lunch we have a nice show of marinera and peruvian paso horses.

Day 6:|Trujillo  Full Day| 

The temples of the Sun and the Moon, a religious center for the Moche culture, which developed between 100 and 900 AD. The archaeological complex shows the two large pyramids with flat tops, known as huacas.Then we drive north of Trujillo to visit the Huaca Dragon, also known as Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Pyramid), which belonged to the Chimu culture.

We continue up, to the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco for a good lunch based in see food. Huanchaco is of the most famous beaches of Peru, where you can see the traditional fishing boats (caballitos de totora) which are still in use Today.

After lunch we continue to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America, built by the Chimu and covering an area of about 20 square kilometres.

 Day 8 :La Señora De Cao On The Way To Chiclayo

We drive to Chicama Valley, about 60 km north of Trujillo, to visit El Brujo, another complex of the Moche civilization. Archaeological excavations started here in 1990, where they found the Woman of Cao, a 1,500 year old, tattooed female mummy.

• Village of Magdalena de Cao (to taste a traditional drink fermented underground for 1 to 2 years called «Añejo de Cao.»)
• Huaca cao viejo
• Cao Museum

After the tour, we drive through up north to the comercial Chiclayo city. On way we pass around the sugar and rice fields and we stop for having Lunch.

 Day 9 : |Chiclayo-Huaca Rajada + Reales Museum+Pimentel beach food EXperience|

Depature : 09:00 am/5: 00 pm

Huaca Rajada complex

When we talk about the Lord of Sipán, we’re talking about one of the most emblematic figures of the Mochica culture. The Lord of Sipán was an ancient Mochica ruler from the 3rd century, whose discovery proved far-reaching for world archeology as his tomb was the first royal burial site found intact in South America, and belonging to a Peruvian civilization prior to the Inca Empire.

We finish our excursion in the Royal Tombs Museum of Sipan, the most modern in Peru. The journey allows to know all the objects found in 1987 in the place of Huaca Rajada, well-known as Sipan. Here we will find the ornaments of the Lord of Sipan, the Priest and the Old Lord of Sipan.

Lunch in Pimentel unique EXperience based in sea food (optional – 2k fish prepared in 4 dishes)

  Day 10: |Lambayeque Route |

Depature : 09:00 am/5: 00 pm

Explore Pre Incas Sites

We begin the excursion, visiting the National Museum of Sican, located in the city of Ferreñafe, there we will be able to appreciate the pieces found in the tomb of the Lord of Sican, in the Huaca loro, in the Archaeological Complex of Batan Grande. The legend says that it was the god Naylamp who created the Sican, and it is represented in many of the ceramics. The Sican or Lambayeque are known for their metallurgical art such as gold funeral masks and their “tumi” or ceremonial knives.

Explore Huacas in Nature

Then we go to the Bosque de Pomac Historic Sanctuary, which is mostly home to carob and sapote trees, as well as a large number of fauna.
The ancient tree, a carob tree over 500 years old, and the viewpoint from where we will have a spectacular view of the archaeological and natural environment of the Dry Forest.

Tucume valley

Archaeological Complex Pirámides de Túcume, a valley that houses 26 adobe pyramids that testify to the most exceptional period of the Lambayeque culture, among them are “Huaca el Pueblo”, “Huaca 1” (“Huaca el Mirador”), “Huaca Las Estacas ”And“ Huaca Larga ”. We will also visit the Site Museum where ceramics from the same culture are exhibited. We will go up to the viewpoint of Cerro Purgatorio (Cerro La Raya) to appreciate the valley and the pyramids

Day 11 😐Day Off -Relax in Hotel or walking time|

Time for rest and energy recovery; you can also walk around the city of Chiclayo and visit the Pope’s Route

 Day 12 😐 Chaparri Ecologycal Reserve |

Depature : 07:30 am/5: 00 pm

In the dry forests of northern Peru, the Chaparri Private Conservation Area is renowned throughout the country as an example of the sustainable use of natural resources by local inhabitants.

This is a paradise for conservationists and nature lovers. It is home to a diversity of flora and fauna, including endangered species such as the spectacled bear, the guanaco, the rare white-winged guan and Andean condor.

Day 13: Transfer To chiclayo  Apt

After this amazing trip , we are ready to transfer you to the airport to take the domestic flight to Lima.

End of our services , However Norte Expedition Team suggested to take a extension tour around south of Peru.

What to Expect ?

In keeping with the nature of an expedition, we keep our schedule flexible to take advantage of the unexpected, adapting our course to the conditions and opportunities that arise. Your expedition experience can be tailored to the activity level you choose, whether it’s light or moderate or a little of both. Travelers should be in good health, comfortable walking or standing for extended periods of time, and able to get in and out of expedition landing craft. Daily activities, walking tours, and visits to cultural or historic sites, with options most days for more physical activities such as longer hikes . All departures are family friendly.

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