Peru Grand North

Welcome to Lima, Peru!

Arrive at Lima's international airport. Private transfer with English-speaking assistant to the hotel. Tonight is free for you to relax or enjoy the city. View on map

Lima - Trujillo

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Trujillo. At the arrival, meet with the assistant and transfer to the hotel. Full day excursion to visit the historical center, Huacas de Moche Museum and the archaeological complex of Sun and Moon, Dragón - Arcoíris and Chan Chan, lunch at Huanchaco beach included. View on map

Trujillo - Chiclayo

Departure to Chiclayo. During the transfer, visit the El Brujo archaeological complex which was one of the most important religious sites of the Moche culture. The complex contains the famous Cao Viejo and Huaca Cortada pyramids. The huge pyramid Cao Viejo is similar to the Huaca de la Luna, which is close to Trujillo; its relief murals and colorful wall designs are still intact and provide visitors with a fascinating look into ancient artwork, and the Cao Museum. Lunch at Pacasmayo beach. At the arrival, lodging in the hotel. View on map

Chiclayo - Visit the Archaeological Sites of Huaca Rajada

Full day excursion to visit the archaeological sites of Huaca Rajada - Sipán and its local museum and Ventarrón (Cartavio), the Tumba Reales de Sipán Museum at Lambayeque, and lunch in a typical restaurant. View on map

Chiclayo - Full-day excursion

Full-day excursion to visit the archaeological complex and forest of Pomace. The Sanctuary was created on 01 June 2001 to conserve the cultural and scenic zone made up of the forest of Pómac and the archaeological complex of Sicán. The site contains 36 pyramids from the pre-Inca culture of Sicán, and it was here that the tomb of the Lord of Sican was discovered: a lavish burial with beautiful artifacts made of gold and other metals. Pómac forest is a habitat for many species typically found in dry woods, especially birds of many kinds, some of which are endemic. It is an important spot for bird-watchers. The Sanctuary also contains an ancient tree: an enormous carob with a bizarre shape, over 4 centuries old. The Sicán Museum at Ferreñafe, the Túcume pyramids, and Huaca Las Balsas are the most visited part of the complex. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Rest of the day at leisure. View on map

Chiclayo - Cocachimba

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Cocachimba (474 km / 294 miles). Lunch in the box.

At the arrival, lodging in the hotel. View on map

Cocachimba - Gocta

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, visit the Gocta Waterfalls, the third world's highest waterfall with a height of 771 meters/ 2529 Feet. Lunch is included. Transfer to back to Cocachimba and lodging in the hotel.

Overnight at Cocachimba. View on map

Chachapoyas - Karajía & Quiocta - Chachapoyas

Full day excursion to visit the Karajía sarcophagi and Quiocta caves, box lunch included. View on map

Chachapoyas - Kuélap - Chachapoyas

In the morning, visit to the incredible archaeological complex of Kuélap, called the “Northern Machu Picchu”, lunch included. Before returning to the hotel, we will visit the city of Chachapoyas and the stunning Huancas canyon viewpoint. View on map

Chachapoyas - Revash - Leymebamba

Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Leymebamba, box lunch included. Along the journey and with support of horses the Revash necropolis will be visited. Arrival at Leymebamba and visit of the Mallqui Museum, which lodges more than 200 mummies, found at the Condors Lagoon cliffs. Lodging and overnight in a basic hostel. View on map

Leymebamba - Cajamarca

Departure to Cajamarca (150 miles, almost 10-hour journey), box lunch included. Upon arrival, lodging in the hotel. View on map

Cajamarca

Full day excursion to visit the city, the Otuzco necropolis and the archaeological and natural complex of Cumbemayo. View on map

Cajamarca - Lima

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. At Lima, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Larco Museum. View on map

End of the Journey (Departure)

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport at the proper time for departure. View on map