Authentic Peru
19 Days / 18 Nights
Overview
This package includes places that are not very visited but have impressive landscapes.
Why you will love it?
Cultural immersion: Our guides will share and show you amazing places and landscapes that are not so famous.
Transfers: Transfers on this trip are by car, bus, train, boat, plane, you will have all modes of transportation in a single trip.
Comfort: Our hotels, from hostels to more comfortable options, have been carefully selected for different types of clients, from the most economical to the most comfortable, but all without exception have private bathrooms in private rooms.
- Duration: 19 days
- Arrival: Daily
- Departure: Daily
- Destinations: Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Jaen, Kuelap, Cusco, Waqrapukara, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
| DAY | DESCRIPTION | MEALS | OVERNIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Day 1 |
Arrival in Lima – Transfer Airport – Hotel |
—— |
Lima |
|
Day 2 |
Transfer Hotel – Airport / Flight to Trujillo / City Tour |
(B) |
Trujillo |
|
Day 3 |
Museum of Brujo y la Dama de Cao / Huaca Rajada |
(B) |
Trujillo |
|
Day 4 |
Bus to Chiclayo |
(B) |
Chiclayo |
|
Day 5 |
Valley of the Pyramids |
(B) |
Chiclayo |
|
Day 6 |
Flight to Jaen / Gocta Lodge |
(B) (L) |
Gocta |
|
Day 7 |
Tour to Sarcofagos de Karajia |
(B) (L) |
Gocta |
|
Day 8 |
Kuelap |
(B) (L) |
Gocta |
|
Day 9 |
Waterfalls of Gocta |
(B) (L) |
Gocta |
|
Day 10 |
Flight to Cusco |
(B) |
Cusco |
|
Day 11 |
City Tour |
(B) |
Cusco |
|
Day 12 |
Sacred Valley |
(B) (L) |
Cusco |
|
Day 13 |
South Valley of Cusco |
(B) (L) |
Cai Cay |
|
Day 14 |
Culinary Tour |
(B) (L) |
Cai Cay |
|
Day 15 |
Waqrapukara trek |
(B) (L) (D) |
Camping |
|
Day 16 |
Wakrapukara Trek / Cai Cay |
(B) (L) |
Cai Cay |
|
Day 17 |
Train to Machu Picchu |
(B) |
Aguas Calientes |
|
Day 18 |
Machu Picchu / Train to Cusco |
(B) |
Cusco |
|
Day 19 |
Flight to Lima |
(B) |
Cusco |
Breakfast (B)
Lunch (L)
Dinner (D)
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Lima
Welcome to Lima, international gateway to Peru. These next few days are packed with adventure, but tonight, we’ll meet you upon arrival at the Lima airport and take you to your hotel for a good night’s rest after your flight.
Day 2:
Trujillo Flight & City Tour
After breakfast, you will be taken in a private transfer to the airport for your flight from Lima to Trujillo. Upon arrival in Peru’s third-largest city, you will be greeted by our transfer staff and taken to your hotel.
After checking in at your hotel, your guide will pick you up to visit the main attractions in Trujillo. The tour begins at the Plaza de Armas, which is among the most beautiful squares in Peru due to its colorful colonial architecture and the mustard-colored cathedral. You will visit the 17th-century Trujillo Wall, built to defend against pirate attacks, and the Iturregui Palace, a 19th-century villa.
Later, you’ll head about 7 km outside the city to visit the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon of the Moche culture, where you’ll see the amazing remains of one of Peru’s early civilizations.
In the afternoon, after your tour, you will return to your hotel and can enjoy some well-deserved rest.
Day 3:
El Brujo Museum and Lady of Cao / Huaca Rajada
You will be picked up from your hotel in Trujillo by our driver and guide representative. Then, you will board our private vehicle and head north towards the Chicama Valley. The Archaeological Complex is located approximately 60 kilometers from the city of Trujillo, on the right bank of the Chicama River, facing the Pacific Ocean, in the district of Magdalena de Cao. After passing through green sugarcane fields, you will arrive at the Brujo archaeological site, one of the most important religious and political centers of the Moche culture. The El Brujo Archaeological Complex is mainly formed by the pyramids of Cao Viejo and Huaca Cortada, and you will continue the tour to visit the other attractions. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to the hotel.
Day 4:
Bus to Chiclayo & Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Today begins after breakfast with a journey to Chiclayo (3-4 hours by bus). Once you have checked in at your hotel, you will meet your guide to visit the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, located approximately 10 km from Chiclayo in the colonial city of Lambayeque.
This impressive three-story museum is shaped like a pyramid and documents the discovery in 1987 of the tomb of the Lord of Sipán.
In the afternoon, you will return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free to enjoy at your own pace.
Day 5:
Valley of the Pyramids & Huaca Rajada
After breakfast, you will meet your guide to visit the important archaeological sites around Chiclayo. You will start at Túcume, also known as the Valley of the Pyramids. It is a vast complex of adobe pyramids built by the Sican people around the year 1000 AD, which were later used by successive civilizations, including the Incas. Túcume is composed of 26 large adobe pyramids and is believed to have been a pilgrimage center.
Next, you will continue to the Moche archaeological site of Huaca Rajada, where the tomb of the Lord of Sipán was discovered in 1987. This find is considered the largest funerary treasure ever discovered in the Americas.
In the afternoon, you will conclude the tour and return to your accommodation in Chiclayo.
Day 6:
Flight to Jaén / Gocta Lodge
After breakfast, you will be taken to the Chiclayo airport for your flight to Jaén. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a transfer representative at the airport and taken to the lodge, which is about a 3-hour drive away. You will arrive at your destination in the late afternoon.
The exclusive Gocta Lodge is located amidst beautiful green mountain scenery with spectacular views of the famous Gocta waterfall. The lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and all rooms have magnificent views of the waterfall.
Enjoy the rest of the day by relaxing at the pool, exploring the surroundings, taking photos of the spectacular landscape, or simply soaking in the charming atmosphere of the place.
Day 7:
Tour to the Karajia Sarcophagi
Transfer from the lodge towards the province of Luya passing through towns like Cohechan, Chocta, and Cruz Pata. After a 25-minute walk, you will reach the Karajia Sarcophagi, a set of funerary statues located on an inaccessible rocky cliff. These statues belong to the pre-Inca Chachapoya culture, and this form of burial is considered unique in the world.
Upon returning, you will have a regional typical lunch in the town of Lamud, and then visit the Quiocta Cave, located 25 minutes away by vehicle. This cave has a depth of 550 meters and is a place where you will observe stalagmites, stalactites of different shapes and sizes, as well as many scattered human remains throughout the site, as this cave was used as a cemetery for pre-Hispanic populations. Return to the lodge.
Day 8:
Kuelap
Today, after breakfast, you will meet your guide for an approximately one-hour journey to Chachapoyas, where you will begin a full-day tour to visit the impressive fortress of Kuelap. The Kuelap ruins are located at 3000 meters above sea level and are one of the most important archaeological sites in the northern Andes region. Surrounded by green landscapes, this complex was built by the Chachapoya people. It consists of 400 stone houses and is surrounded by an outer wall. As the original home of the “cloud warriors,” Kuelap proudly stands as one of the largest stone monuments in the world.
Upon arriving at the Kuelap parking lot, you will embark on a approximately 30-minute hike to the fortress. The total duration of the tour is approximately 8 hours.
After the tour, you will return to the lodge in the afternoon for your last night there.
Day 9:
Gocta Waterfalls
After enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast, you will begin the excursion to the stunning waterfall located 6 km from the lodge. With a height of 771 meters, this waterfall is the third highest in the world. The hike will start at 8 in the morning directly from the lodge. The one-way trail is 5.5 km long, and after approximately 2.5 hours, you will reach the base of the waterfall. You will also have the opportunity to swim at that location. During the excursion, a snack box will be provided. In total, the excursion will last approximately 5-6 hours.
As an additional option, you can rent a horse and cover two-thirds of the way on horseback. Then, you will continue on foot for the remaining stretch. On the hiking trail, you will cross sugarcane fields and enter a cloud forest covered with orchids, lichens, and mosses. Upon reaching the base of the waterfall, you will experience the incredible force of the falling water up close.
In the afternoon, you will return to your lodge. The rest of the day will be at your disposal to relax and enjoy as you wish.
Day 10:
Arrival in Cusco
Say goodbye to the jungle as you return to the city and to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be picked up at the airport and settle in for an afternoon of rest and easy exploration as you begin to adjust to the altitude.
Situated at 3,400 meters (11,150 feet) above sea level, Cusco is a beautiful city of white-washed walls, some with Inca stones, red-tiled roofs, and soaring churches nestled in a fertile mountain basin.
Take a stroll around the historic center to admire the magnificent colonial architecture and the remnants of Inca walls. Be sure to head to the Plaza de Armas to experience the social heart of this bustling city.
Day 11:
City Tour Cusco
Your tour today will introduce you to the remarkable history of Cusco as visible in its monumental architecture, richly ornamented churches, and present-day Andean cultural practices.
Begin in the UNESCO-recognized historic center. Visit the majestic Cusco Cathedral and the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun. Then drive into the countryside to see the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambomachay, and Pukapukara.
Day 12:
Sacred Valley Tour
The Sacred Valley was the spiritual center of the Inca Empire, where all-powerful emperors built private estates, temples, fortifications, and thousands of agricultural terraces.
Join your guide for a jaunt through the Sacred Valley’s remarkable places. Explore the Pisac ruins and shop at the famous artisan market in the village plaza. Scale the heights of Ollantaytambo fortress and be sure to explore the stone-lined streets of the village where water still flows through Inca-built channels.
After Ollataytambo you will explore the picturesque town of Chincheros and its fascinating ruins, where Inca agricultural techniques continue to amaze visitors to this day. After your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 13:
South Cusco Valley Tour
After breakfast, your transportation and guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning. You will start with a 30-minute journey southwest of the city of Cusco. Your tour begins with a visit to Tipón, which is part of the Qhapaq Ñan route and is located 25 km from the city of Cusco.
Next, you will visit the Archaeological Center of Pikillacta, which is located 30 km southwest of the city of Cusco.
As the last stop, you will visit the picturesque town of Andahuaylillas, located 36 kilometers from the city of Cusco.
Afterward, you will head to the village of Cai Cay where you will spend the night.
Day 14:
Authentic Culinary Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up to head to the Vino Canchon Market, where you will buy ingredients for the cooking class. This market is one of the most visited by locals in the city of Cusco, offering a variety of exotic products from the Amazon region, fruits, herbs, meat, and more.
After shopping, you will head to Saylla, a town known for its specialty: chicharrón de chancho (crispy fried pork). Here, you will receive a brief explanation of how this typical dish is prepared and have the opportunity to taste it. Next, you will continue to Tipon, famous for its specialty: cuy al horno (oven-baked guinea pig). Here, you will learn how this dish is prepared and have the option to taste it.
After visiting these two towns, you will head to Cai Cay, where there is a house dedicated to a project supporting underprivileged children. In this house, the “Authentic Cuisine” project is also carried out, complete with its own fruit and vegetable garden. Here, you will prepare the selected dishes.
You will also learn more about the cuisine of the region’s ancestors and use cooking utensils that were common at that time and are still used by some rural families. After cooking and enjoying the meal you’ve prepared, you will have time to relax and take a walk in the surroundings or around the countryside house.
Day 15:
Waqrapukara Ruins Tour
You will be picked up early in the morning by our driver at the Cai Cay house to head to the community of Pitumarca. On the way, you will pass through various Andean communities, farmland, farm animals, and landscapes. You will also have the opportunity to explore the historic town of Sangarará.
Then, you will prepare for the hike to the archaeological site of Waqrapukara. You will start with a light hike to acclimatize and enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscapes. You will walk approximately one hour uphill to reach Lake Yunacocha, where you will have a lunch break to recharge.
Afterward, you will continue the adventure and prepare for the descent. On the way back, you will admire Andean camels of the region, such as alpacas and vicuñas. You will also observe wild birds and Andean geese. You will be surrounded by typical landscapes of the Puna region and enormous rock formations that resemble animals.
After an hour of hiking, you will arrive at Waqrapukara, where you will set up your tents in a suitable location. Then, you will have dinner and spend the night in the tents.
Day 16:
Waqrapukara & Cai Cay
After breakfast, you will head to the archaeological site of Waqrapukara. You will spend approximately two hours here. The guide will talk to you about the architecture, history, and legends of Waqrapukara. You will admire the stone constructions at the top of the mountain, niches, and triple arches. You will also walk through spaces from where you can see the Apurímac Valley through the windows. At the same time, you will observe the terraces that played an important role in agriculture. From below, you will also see the terraces surrounding the mountain, which served as protection for the fortress. In the distance, you will observe the Inca cemetery and the depth of the Apurímac Valley, providing a unique experience to get acquainted with Inca architecture surrounded by nature.
After this tour in Waqrapukara, you will return to the Wayki community. There, your transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cai Cay, where you will spend another night.
Day 17:
Train to Aguas Calientes
This morning, our transportation will pick you up and take you to the Ollantaytambo Train Station, where you will board the train bound for Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). After traveling through beautiful scenery for nearly an hour and arriving in the town, you will be met by a member of our team who will escort you to your hotel for some rest.
Day 18:
Machu Picchu / Train to Cusco
For 400 years, the “lost city of the Incas” remained hidden atop a mountain ridge until it was revealed to the world on the pages of National Geographic in 1911. Your day begins with an early morning train ride, followed by a bus transfer to the ruins. Your tour guide will lead you on an unforgettable walk through Machu Picchu’s stone-lined paths, along the terrace edges, to the base of structures that testify to the extraordinary skill of its builders.
After taking some final photos, you will board the shuttle bus back to the town and return to Aguas Calientes. Be sure to arrive at the train station 30 minutes before your train’s departure. On arrival, you will meet your driver for the transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Optional: Hike Huayna Picchu to get a bird’s-eye view of the ruins. Permits are limited and must be booked in advance, so let us know as soon as possible if you’re up for the challenge. More information about returning to the ruins and short hiking options are available upon request.
*Please note that visits to the Machu Picchu ruins have scheduling restrictions. Please check with your Travel Advisor for recommendations regarding your visit.
Day 19:
Departure from Cusco to Lima
Enjoy your final breakfast in Cusco. A member of our team will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the airport, where your journey back home begins…
ADIOS, PERU!
Included
Included
- 11 nights of accommodation in stated hotels
- 06 nights of accommodation in Lodges
- 01 nights of accommodation in Camping
- Breakfast at all hotels
- All meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Other meals where noted
- Tours stated in the itinerary with English speaking guides
- Transfers and entrance fees
- Peruvian SIMCARD (ONLY PERU)
- Support 24/7
Not Included
- International flights
- Domestic Flights
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified otherwise)
- Tips
Transport
Our Mobilities
- Clean transportation
- Comfortable seats
- Professional drivers
- Transportation for solo customers or couples
- Transportation for small groups
- Transportation for large groups
Train to/from Machu Picchu: Expedition
- Panoramic windows to enjoy the views of the surrounding valleys
- Small snack included on board
- Air conditioning and heating
- Included in Budget & 3 star packages unless otherwise requested
Train to/from Machu Picchu: Vistadome
- Full visibility panoramic windows to enjoy the views of the surrounding valleys
- Adjustable leather seats
- Small snack included on board
- Andean culture show (return only)
- Air conditioning and heating
- Included in 4 and 5 star packages unless otherwise requested
Pricing
Land Package
All prices listed below are per passenger and cover only the land-based portion of the trip, not flights.
| CATEGORY | PRICE | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard ⭐⭐⭐ |
USD $ 2,840.00 /person Double Occupancy |
USD $ 3,925.00 /person Single Occupancy |
|
Comfort ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
USD $ 3,075.00 /person Double Occupancy |
USD $ 4,445.00 /person Single Occupancy |
|
Luxury ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
USD $ 5,335.00 /person Double Occupancy |
USD $ 8,865.00 /person Single Occupancy |
Important Note:
The prices are calculated by hotel category, but it’s worth noting that in all categories, Cai Cay and the Gocta lodge are used because there aren’t many options in those locations that meet our requirements.
Flights
The flights have extra cost outside the Land package, you have the option to make a quote with our company, we will try to give you the best prices!!
For the quote, we need the exact flight dates and the number of people!!
Flight Route
- Lima – Trujillo
- Chiclayo – Jaen
- Jaen – Lima
- Lima – Cusco
- Cusco – Lima
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