EXPEDITION OVERVIEW

10 Days of unique history, archeology and Unique landscapes in the northern Andes of Peru, Discover the Deep Peruvian coast from Trujillo and travel to Cajamarca.

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 1:|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 2:| 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.

Day3:|Huacachina+Paracas |

We will take you to Huacachina to visit the impressive Oasis, ride a buggy down the steep dunes and slide on a sand board. With its unique combination of adrenaline and natural beauty, Huacachina offers an unforgettable desert experience.

Also, we will go to Paracas, one of the best places to visit in the south of Lima, there are the incredible Ballestas Islands, where you will see a lot of beautiful sea lions, amazing birds and little penguins during the boat tour.

Day 4:|Flight to Huaraz at 7am |

day of exploration in the city of Huaraz and acclimatization

Day 5:|Paron Lake|

Depature : 08:00 am/7: 00 pm

We will pick you up from your Hotel then drive 40 minutes to Carhuaz town where there is a stop to buy water and snacks for the day, from here you can enjoy the view of the mountains already. The tour continues to Caraz, from here it climbs through agricultural fields and typical Andean villages. Before arriving at the lake, make a short stop at the Paron control to pay for the entrance tickets. It is a total of 3 hours’ drive to the Paron lagoon at 4200m. Once there you can enjoy the scenery and the views. You can take a short walk to Paron’s viewpoint to have fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. The trail has a steep climb with the last rocky section reaching 4300 meters. After descending to Lake Paron, you can take a boat trip (surcharge) or simply enjoy the view of the lake. At 2:00 PM we leave, 3 hours back to Huaraz, end of tour around 6:00 PM.

Note The road from Caraz to Laguna Paron in the Huascarán National Park is an unpaved road and some parts of this road can be bumpy, in addition to winding parts of the climb / descent to and from the lake.

Day 6:|69Lake +Llanganuco lake|

Depature : 04:30 am/6: 00 pm

4 Hours Trekking in National Huascaran Park

Following the route to the Llanganuco Lagoons, we will ascend towards “portachuelo”, enjoying an impressive 360º panorama and observing the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca: Huascarán (6,768 meters), Huandoy (6,395 meters), Chacraraju (6,112 meters), Chopicalqui (6,354 meters), Pisco (5,752 meters), etc.
After two hours by bus you reach Cebollapampa at 3900 meters above sea level, here the walk begins, after approximately 8 km and three hours of walking you will reach the 69 lagoon at 4620 meters above sea level, under the gaze of the impressive Chacraraju, the Pisco, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Huandoy and Yanapaccha Snow Mountains. After staying 40 minutes in the lagoon, we return back to Huaraz City.

Day 7:|Transfer to Trujillo by Privated SUV |

A spectacular journey and change of landscapes from the Andes to the northern coast of Peru

Day 8:|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 9 :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

Day 10|Transfer de apt to Lima

After this experiencie tours we leave you in airport.

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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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