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Northern Peru
11 Days
Lima to Lima
Tour Code: TMNP
11 Days
Lima to Lima
Tour Code: TMNP
From US$ 2,339
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Tour Overview
Go off-the-beaten-track to a region of Peru that is often overlooked by travellers but is not to be missed. Journey to the remote corners of the Andes and uncover fortresses and ancient sites dating further back from the Incan Empire, as well as exploring the region's many surrounding natural wonders, including the plunging Gocta waterfall and the Sonche canyon.
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About this tour
- Accommodation:7 night(s) in hotels, 2 night(s) in lodges
- Transportation:Travel by 2 flight(s), , Private Vehicle
- Meals:8 Breakfast(s), 5 Lunch(es), 2 Dinner(s)
- Country:Peru
Included Activities
- Arrival Transfer
- Lima City Tour
- Visit to Huancas
- Visit to Fortified Citadel of Kuelap and Guided Tour
- Mausoleums of Revash and Museum of Leymebamba Tour
- Visit to Karajia and Quicota Caves
- Gocta Waterfall
- Departure Transfer
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Lima
Welcome to Lima, or the 'City of Kings'. This bustling metropolis is home to museums, archaeological sites, scenic plazas and an ancient history dating back to early civilisation. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel to settle in before the adventure begins.
Included Excursions
Arrival Transfer
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels 
Day 2 - Lima
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to tick off Lima’s highlights, sacred buildings and to learn more about ancient artefacts on a half-day tour of the capital city of Peru. Visit Museo Larco, a private collection, displaying some of the best Pre-Columbian art in Peru. We will stop in the cafe here to try the Lucuma mousse- a delicious dessert made from the endemic Peruvian fruit. You will get to explore the historic downtown neighbourhood of Lima, a UNESCO site in its own right before continuing to the Convent of Santo Domingo where you have the chance to climb the tower for breathtaking views of the city. Dating back to the 16th Century, the church and convent itself is home to the famous statue of ‘La Virgen del Rosario’. Spend some time exploring the back gardens of the church and its beautifully decorated walls before returning to your hotel in afternoon where the evening is free for you to enjoy Lima at your leisure.
Included Excursions
Lima City Tour
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 3 - Flight to Chachapoyas
This morning we fly from Lima to Chachapoyas as a gateway to the next part of the trip. Arguably Peru's best kept secret, Chachapoyas is a remotely located town in the North-western corner of Peru making it the perfect location for scenic hikes and exploring the nearby archaeological sites of the region.
After our flight, we will be transported via private vehicle to the village of Huancas, which will be our main stop for the day. Located 2558 metres above sea level, the sleepy village of Huancas is mainly known for its production of pottery.
Feel the true essence and natural beauty of Northern Peru as you take the deep majestic canyons bordering the village such as the Sonche canyon where you can catch spectacular views of the Sonche river from the canyon’s lookout tower. At the bottom the Sonche River is visible and during the rainy season we can also observe several waterfalls.
After our visit to Huancas we will take the City Café Tour where we will be able to roam the pedestrian-only streets with your guide, learn about the fascinating history of Huancas and get the opportunity to try some of the locally-produced coffee.
Included Excursions
Visit to Huancas
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 4 - Visit to Fortified Citadel of Kuelap
Kuélap is arguably Peru’s best kept secret. For many, trekking to the iconic Machu Picchu is considered the ultimate must-do activity when visiting Peru, but if you’re a fearless traveller who is always on the lookout for those hidden gems of every country, Kuélap is for you. This fortified monastery and UNESCO nominated site belonging to the Chachapoyas people is three times older than Machu Picchu and is where we will be hopping on to cable cars from the town of Nuevo Tingo to reach. Kuélap surpasses all expectations for its gigantic building scale with walls that reach up to 20 metres high, forming platforms that house circular structures between houses and temples.
After the guided tour and lunch, we return to the city of Cachapoyas which is the largest ancient stone-city in Pre-Columbian America.
Included Excursions
Visit to Fortified Citadel of Kuelap and Guided Tour
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es)
Day 5 - Mausoleums of Revash and Museum of Leymebamba tour
This morning we will make the journey south of Chachapoyas to the funerary complex of Revash, which consists of a succession of collective tombs of the Chachapoya elite. These alluring mausoleums are built high into limestone cliffs which you will be able to witness in all its glory as we make our way towards them on a winding drive past surrounding hills and scenic landscapes. To reach the observation point of these impressive tombs is a walk downhill for a period of approximately 1 hour. After some time exploring and learning about the tombs we will drive to Leymebamba. The valley town of Leymebamba is known for its museum which we will visit. The museum houses the cultural remains of the Chachapoya community and exhibitions.
Included Excursions
Mausoleums of Revash and Museum of Leymebamba Tour
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es)
Day 6 - Visit to Karajia and Quicota caves
We begin the day by visiting the archaeological site of Karajia which serves as the final resting place of Chachapoya's noble and most important people. Located 60km Northeast of Chachapoya, the stone-carved tombs can be seen perched on towering limestone cliffs. To delve deeper into the interior of the land, we will also visit the caverns of Quiocta.
Included Excursions
Visit to Karajia and Quicota Caves
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es)
Day 7 - Visit to Gocta waterfall
Today is an active day as we set off on a 5.5km hike to Gocta Waterfall. Along the way we will pass coffee and sugar cane crops and a suspension bridge that we'll cross to get to a protected area covered by montane mist forest to reach the foot of the high limestone cliff from where the imposing Gocta waterfall precipitates, with an impressive height of 771 metres. After a good portion of hiking we return to the village for lunch.
Please note:This hike involves going up and downhill. Please inform a member of our team in advance if you feel you will not be suitable to participate or if you wish to hire a horse which can take you for 3.3kms of the way.
Next we depart Chachapoya via private transfer to our next stop for the following two days. We will be arriving at Huembo Lodge with a team dedicated to ecotourism within the village of Pomacochas.
Included Excursions
Gocta Waterfall
Accommodation
1 night(s) in lodges
Meals
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es), 1 Dinner(s)
Day 8 - Huembo Lodge
Today is a day of leisure where you can spend time enjoying the facilities at the lodge, including nearby walking trails and and a restaurant overlooking the waterfall.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in lodges
Meals
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es), 1 Dinner(s)
Day 9 - Flight to Lima
We say goodbye to Pomacochas and fly back to our final stop in the capital city of Lima.
Accommodation
1 night(s) in hotels
Meals
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 10 - Depart Lima
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
Included Excursions
Departure Transfer
Essential Information
What's Not Included
- Visas and travel insurance
- International flights to/from the start/end of your tour and departure taxes
- Spending money – budget for meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips and any extras
Enquiry
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Why I love this trip
Not many explore the northern reaches of Peru, but the stunning scenery and relatively unknown history of the region is fascinating. Contact me if you are interested in creating a bespoke adventure to this part of Peru.
