Peru Adventure

Arrive to Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru. Meet your Village Experience Representative and transfer to hotel for the day.

Meet our guide in the hotel lobby in the morning and embark on a tour of Lima including stops at the archeological site of Huaca Pucllana, the UNESCO World Heritage historical center, the artistic neighborhood of Barranco, and the Larco Museum. Return to hotel in the afternoon. 

Morning transfer to airport for flight to Trujillo – known as the “City of Eternal Spring.” Upon arrival, visit the Plaza de Armas, the colonial architecture of the main square, Trujillo Cathedral, and Casa Urquiaga. After a traditional lunch of Northern Peruvian food, we’ll learn about the ancient Moche Civilization with visits to Huaca de la Luna and Huaca del Sol and the Interpretation Center. Visit the Manos Mocheras Artisan Center before checking into hotel for the evening.

Morning visit to the Chimu ceremonial center of Huaca Arco Iris – also known as the Dragon Temple. Continue on to one of the most impressive sites in Northern Peru – the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chan Chan. This is the largest adobe city in the Americas! Visit the Nik A Palace, ceremonial plazas, intricate friezes and more. Lunch will be seaside in the fishing village of Huanchaco. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on a traditional caballito de totora (used for more than 2,000 years!), enjoy the boardwalk, and shop the artisan stores. Return to hotel in the afternoon.

This morning, we drive North to Chiclayo. Enroute, we’ll visit the El Brujo Archeological Complex – one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Moche Civilization. Explore its pyramids, murals and more. Continue on to the Cao Museum – home of the Lady of Cao – one of the most significant discoveries in South America. Her remains and funerary offerings provide incredible evidence of the power of female rulers in ancient Peru. We’ll visit the town of Magdalena de Lao before heading to lunch in Pacasmayo. Check into hotel upon arrival to Chiclayo. 

Begin the morning by visiting Huaca Rajada – the archaeological site where the tomb of the Lord of Sipan was discovered. Continue on to the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum – internationally recognized as one of Peru’s best museums. The artifacts on display tell the story of the wealth of the former Moche Empire. After lunch, we’ll visit the Pyramids of Tucume – these adobe pyramids were built by successive pre- Inca societies and help explain the region’s ancient religious, political and cultural history. Return to hotel in the evening.

After breakfast, transfer to airport in Chiclayo for flight through Lima to Cusco. Travel to the Sacred Valley upon arrival. Relax and enjoy the afternoon.

Morning visit to one of the best preserved living Inca towns – Ollantaytambo. Enjoy a walking tour of the historic center, the archeological fortress and the terraces. Lunch and a local textile demonstration will be in Awanacancha. In the afternoon, visit the archeological site of Pisac- known for its agricultural terraces, ceremonial sites, and incredible views of the Sacred Valley. Return to hotel in the evening.

Today is the day. Machu Picchu awaits! Board train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Then, continue by bus to the entrance. Enjoy a guided visit to this stunning Inca citadel. Explore its stone structures, agricultural terraces, ceremonial sites, and many gorgeous viewpoints. Then, take the scenic Peru Rail Vistadome Observatory train back to the Sacred Valley through the Andes Mountains. Return to hotel in the late afternoon.

Spend the morning with the women of the Chawaytire Community. Learn about cultivating native potatoes, preparation using ancestral techniques, and a delicious farm to table lunch with the women. This will be a beautiful way to immerse into the community and support their responsible tourism program. After lunch, drive to Cusco and check into hotel. Free evening to explore.

Walking tour of the historical sites of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Cusco…paired with a culinary tour of Andean cuisine. Visit local markets, try over 14 traditional dishes, stroll through the Plaza de Armas, and take in the beauty of this colonial city. Free afternoon to continue exploring, shopping or sipping coffee.

 Transfer to airport for flight to Lima. End of Main Trip. If you are continuing on to Easter Island for the extension trip, transfer to airport for flight to Santiago, Chile.