Civilisations of Northern Peru
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Civilisations of Northern Peru
Itinerary
Fly to Lima
Fly to Lima with British Airways and overnight at the airport hotel. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No mealsFly to Chachapoyas
Early morning flight 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 at La Xalca Hotel. (B)
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 Gocta Andes Lodge for 2 nights. (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 at Costa del Sol Wyndham. (B, L)
Trujillo
Explore the Sun and Moon pyramids and the adobe city of Chan Chan. (B, L)
Fly to Lima
Fly to Lima for a 2-night stay at Jose Antonio Lima Hotel. (B)
Lima
Take a half-day city tour including the San Francisco monastery and historical Casa Aliaga. (B)
Fly to Cuzco - Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. Afternoon visit to Ollaytantambo and stay overnight at Andean Wings Hotel. (B)
Machu Picchu
Board the train to Machu Picchu, take a tour of the Inca citadel and stay overnight at El Mapi Hotel by Inkaterra. (B, L, D)
Machu Picchu
Optional second visit to Machu Picchu before your return to Cuzco by train. Stay for 2 nights at Los Portales Hotel. (B)
Cuzco
Explore the city’s cobbled streets and museums on a half day tour. 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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