Day 1 (Tuesday)
Morning flight from the UK to Lima, arriving evening the same day. You will be met at the airport and escorted to your hotel (2 night).
Day 2 (Wednesday)
Free day in Lima. Optional Colonial Lima excursion.
Day 3 (Thursday)
Early morning flight to Chiclayo (1 night). You visit the archaeological site of Sipan, one of the richest treasure troves ever discovered. Here, the Moche people buried their most important leaders almost 2,000 years ago. You then visit the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, home to the fabulous riches found in the tombs, including those of the Lord of Sipan and the Old Lord of Sipan.
Day 4 (Friday)
A three hour morning drive along the coast to the colonial city of Trujillo. En route, you visit the Moche temple of El Brujo, with amazing bas relief friezes. In the afternoon, visit the Huaca de la Luna and the Huaca del Sol. The former contains incredible painted friezes, still bright after almost 2,000 years (1 night).
Day 5 (Saturday)
A morning visit to Chan Chan, the capital of the Chimu Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. Also visit the seaside town of Huanchaco, where fishermen still use reed boats. Evening flight to Lima (1 night).
Day 6 (Sunday)
Morning flight to Cusco, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon free (6 nights).
Day 7 (Monday)
Join us on a guided tour of Inca Cusco (optional).
Day 8 (Tuesday)
Optional excursion to the Sacred Valley, including the famous market in Pisac.
Day 9 (Wednesday)
The highlight of any visit to Peru – an optional excursion to Machu Picchu. Take a magical train ride, followed by a guided visit to the ruins. Evening return to Cusco or spend a night here and return on Thursday. Alternatively, take our Short Inca Trail option to Machu Picchu.
Days 10 - 11 (Thursday - Friday)
Two free days. Get to know Cusco better, revisit the Sacred Valley or perhaps try one of the many adventure sports on offer.
Day 12 (Saturday)
Morning flight to Lima. Afternoon free. Perhaps visit the Gold Museum. (1 night).
Day 13 (Sunday)
Transfer to the airport for an overnight flight to the UK.
Day 14 (Monday)
Arrival in the UK.
Note: it may be possible to spend an extra night in Trujillo. Please ask us if you are interested in this option.
Board
Lima: Bed and Breakfast
Cusco: Bed and Breakfast
Chiclayo: Bed and Breakfast
Trujillo: Bed and Breakfast