Tours around North Peru


Cajamarca central plaza with cathedral on the right | Tours around North Peru

Don't forget to consider the North in your rush to head south and visit Machu Picchu and Cuzco! Long used to playing second fiddle, the North is nevertheless incredibly rich in terms of archaeological treasures. It is home to an astonishing number of ancient civilisations - all older than the Inca empire - and whose remarkable ruins are fascinating. And Trujillo and Chiclayo are also attractive cities in their own right.

There are ancient ruins everywhere, many of which not yet been explored or classified by archaeologists. The latest addition is the Sacred City of Caral-Supe, near Huaraz, inscribed in June 2009 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 5,000 years old, it is recognised as the oldest centre of civilization in the Americas.

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Road towards Cajamarca from Chiclayo | Tours around North Peru
Trujillo & Chiclayo   4 nights from $N/A pp
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Lima - Trujillo - Chiclayo - Lima
Experience the Valley of 26 Pyramids, visit the Temples of the Sun and the Moon which stand a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, experience the complex of Chan Chan, capital of the Chimu Empire and one of the largest and most developed cities in the ancient Americas. more details
Village close to Cajamarca | Tours around North Peru
Cajamarca & the North   7 nights from $1059 pp
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Lima - Trujillo - Chiclayo - Cajamarca - Lima
Visit Trujillo, the third largest city in Peru, located at the banks of the Moche River, experience Chiclayo,known as The Capital of Friendship and the Pearl of the North, and finally Cajamarca, the place where the Inca Empire came to an end and the capture of the Incan emperor Atahualpa took place. more details
Camp at Cordillera Blanca | Tours around North Peru
Ancient Cultures of the North   2 nights from $N/A pp
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Lima - Caral - Huaraz - Trujillo
A short 3 day tour to the North to see Peru's newest discovery more details
Houses on the main plaza | Tours around North Peru
Ancient Civilizations   9 nights from $1404 pp
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Lima - Trujillo - Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Puno - Lima
See Lima the City of the Kings,  visit Trujillo, considered the religious center of the Mochica culture, explore the Sacred Valley and stroll inside Machu Picchu, before heading to Puno to discover the Lake Titicaca. more details