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Itineraries

Essence of Peru 8D/7N
ESSENCE OF PERU 14D/13N
ESSENCE OF PERU 16D/15N
ESSENCE OF PERU 21D/20N

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Extensions

Tambopata Reserve 3D/2N
TAMBOPATA RESERVE and HEATH MACAW CLAY LICK 5D/4N
Northern Kingdoms (Chiclayo and Trujillo) 3d/2n
Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands 2d/1n
Manu National Park 4d/3n - Manu Wildlife Center
Arequipa and the Colca Canyon 4d/3n
Lake Titicaca and Suasi Island 4 days / 3 nights
Homestay in Lake Titicaca 4 days / 3 nights

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SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU
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Tomb of the Lord of Sipan - Enigma / Silvia Rico

Northern Kingdoms 3d/2n
Lima - Chiclayo - Trujillo - Lima

The Northern Coast's civilizations left us astonishing evidence of their achievements. Tucume, the “Valley of 26 Pyramids”, was a thriving city of temples and squares built by the Lambayeque in the 11th Century and conquered by the Chimu in the 14th. The exquisitely decorated Moche Temples of the Sun and the Moon stand a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, near the 500-acre complex of Chan Chan, capital of the Chimu Empire and one of the largest and most developed cities in the ancient Americas.

The Moche tomb of Sipan - the richest burial site discovered in the Western Hemisphere (October 1988 - National Geographic) is a few miles east of the modern city of Chiclayo. Finely crafted gold artifacts and ceramics recovered from these complexes are on display at the Museum of the Royal Tombs - one of the finest in South America.

Itinerary

Day 1 Lima - Chiclayo - Sipan - Tucume Pyramids

This morning we get up very early, to take a flight to the city of Chiclayo, where our private transport is waiting to take us on a tour with the final destination of the colonial city of Trujillo. The first stop is at the tombs of the Lord of Sipan, considered to be one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the last century. Unveiled just a few years ago, this archaeological site is only just beginning to capture the attention of visitors from around the world. Afterwards, we visit the Tucume Pyramids, offering a panoramic view of the whole valley of the same name. After lunch we explore the Royal Tombs Museum, an excellent follow-up to our morning excursion as it houses the remains found in the tombs we visited this morning. Overnight in Chiclayo.
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Day 2 Chiclayo - Trujillo

After breakfast we continue our journey to the beautiful city of Trujillo (approximately 3 hours). After being accommodated at our hotel, we leave to visit the impressive archaeological site of Chan Chan, covering an approximated area of 20 sq km, that is presumed to have been the capital of an ancient Chimu civilization, having the particularity of being fully made of adobe, representing America’s largest pre-Hispanic mud brick settlement. From here we continue to Huanchaco Beach, where we can appreciate the totora seahorses skilfully manoeuvred between the waves by the artisan fishermen, direct descendents of the Moche people. We enjoy a delicious lunch in front of the Pacific Ocean before we return to Trujillo for a walking city tour, visiting old colonial houses (Casa de la Emancipación, Palacio Iturregui and the Archbishop Palace), the Cathedral, San Francisco and Merced churches. Overnight in the charming colonial city of Trujillo.
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Day 3 Trujillo - Lima

This morning is devoted to the visit of the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (Sun and Moon Huacas), which constituted one of the main centers of the Mochica millenary civilization, containing two pyramids and covering an area of approximately 60 acres. We enjoy a free afternoon in Trujillo before we are transferred to the airport to take a night flight back to Lima.
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Origin

  

This extension is available as described starting in Lima
 

Difficulty degree of this extension

  

Low
 

Rates 2010

  

This extension is available from (*):

  • US$ 450.00 per person - Private Service
     
  • Single Supplement: US$ 50.00 per person - Private Service
     
  • Estimated cost of air fare: US$280.00 per person (**)

(*) Price based on a private party of four, double accommodation, 3* hotels
(**) This price is subject to change without prior notice by airline companies. We strongly suggest that you make your booking in advance so that the quoted price can be guaranteed

 

Please check Our Hotel Selection in the Travel Services section of this website for a detailed description of our recommended hotels.

However, since the price per person depends on various factors (date of your visit to Peru, number of people in your party, hotel category requested, type of service preferred, among others), please contact us or go to the Booking Online section of this website for a detailed program design and pricing of your tour. A travel consultant will contact you within a maximum of two working days.

 

Departure Dates

  

All our programs are customized; departure dates are fully adapted to your request.
 

What Is Included

  
  • All transfers in Chiclayo and Trujillo
  • Entrance fees to all sites visited
  • English / Spanish speaking guide. All our guides are officially licensed tourist guides trained in first aid
  • All guided excursions described in the itinerary
  • Accommodation based on double occupancy with private bath in the selected hotel category. Please contact us for further details or check our Hotel Selection in our Travel Services section of this website.
  • All specified meals. Vegetarian option is available with no extra charge
  • Flight reconfirmation
 

What Is Not Included

  
  • Airport taxes or visa fees. The tax for domestic flights within Peru is approximately US$6.00 per person
  • Domestic air tickets
  • Transfers in/out of the city of origin /destination
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
  • Alcoholic beverages or bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Laundry
  • Phone calls, radio calls or messages
  • Other items of personal nature
  • Tips
  • Extra expenses originated in itinerary changes or others due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond ENIGMA’s control
 

What we recommend that you bring

  
  • Clothing: long trousers, convertible pants or shorts, long and short-sleeved T-shirts or shirts, cotton socks.
  • Camera, films (ASA 50, 100 and 200 recommended)
  • Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, cold and rain
  • Sun block (high factor)
  • Sunglasses
  • After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
  • Insect repellent - minimum recommended 20% DEET - no malaria risk has been reported
  • Personal toiletries and medications
  • Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) or water bottle to carry water on outings
  • Cash in soles and/or US$ for extras (souvenirs, beverages, etc)
  • Original passport and passport photocopies
 

Booking Online

  

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website.
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