Civilisations of Northern Peru
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Civilisations of Northern Peru
Itinerary
Fly to Lima
Fly to Lima with British Airways for a 2 night stay. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No mealsLima
Take a half-day city tour including the San Francisco monastery and historical Casa Aliaga. (B)
Fly to Jaen
From Lima, fly north to Jaén. Drive to Chachapoyas, a colonial town surrounded by swathes of high-altitude cloud forests. The Chachapoya civilisation had a culture that fiercely rivalled the Incas. Stay for 2 nights. (N)
Kuelap
Travel to Kuelap fortress and explore one of the largest ancient sites of the Americas, situated on a mountain ridge. (B, L)
Karajia - Gocta Falls
Visit the mysterious sarcophagi of Karajia, an ancient funerary site of the Chachapoyas. Continue to one of the highest waterfalls in the world, Gocta falls, and stay at a nearby lodge for 2 nights. The lodges enjoy spectacular views of the falls and, until recently, were unknown outside the local area. (B, L)
Gocta Falls
Take a hike to the base of the falls and relax in serene surroundings. (B, L)
Chiclayo
Take a full-day drive towards the coast to Chiclayo and visit one of the excellent museums, such as the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipán. Overnight stay. (B, L)
Trujillo
Continue to Trujillo, visiting the mystical El Brujo pyramid complex and the Cao Museum en route. Stay 2 nights. (B, L)
Trujillo
Explore the Sun and Moon pyramids and the adobe city of Chan Chan. (B, L)
Fly to Cuzco - Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco and transfer to the Sacred Valley with an optional stop at Chinchero en route. Stay 2 nights at a hotel in the valley. (B)
Sacred Valley
Visit the ruined fortress of Ollantaytambo. Additional optional excursions include visits to Maras and Moray or the market and ruins at Pisac. (B)
Machu Picchu
Board the train to Machu Picchu, take a tour of the Inca citadel and stay overnight. (B, L, D)
Cuzco
Return to Cuzco and stay 2 nights. (B)
Cuzco
Explore the city’s cobbled streets and museums. Optional excursions include a visit to the Sacsayhuáman ruins. (B)
Fly home via Lima
Fly to London via Lima with British Airways arriving the next day. (B)
Arrive UK
Arrive UK. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Combines key highlights & off the beaten track Peru
- Incan & pre-Incan archaelogical sites
- Colonial cities & Gocta waterfalls
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
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