Peru cultural tour

A fascinating odyssey into pre-Columbian Peru taking you from Andean peaks to ancient pyramids via an eco lodge hidden deep in a forest, and one of the world’s highest waterfalls.
Lima Internal flight to Trujillo Pyramids of the Sun and Moon Chaparrí Mountains Stay in a forest eco-lodge Chiclayo Tomb of the Lord of Sipan Chachapoyas Karajia Gocta Falls Kuelap Chilla Revash Leymebamba Cajamarca Cumbe Mayo Internal flight to Lima
Price
£3655To£3695 excluding flights
Convert currency:
Duration
14 Days
Type
Small group
Reviews
More info
Price includes all activities/equipment, tour leaders, local guides and drivers, meals, transport, accommodation and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary.
Optional Single Supplement: from £395.
Please note some itineraries are reversed.
Make enquiry

Description of Peru cultural tour

Far from Machu Picchu and well off the beaten track, the northern highlands of Peru are home to some of the country’s most enthralling and remarkably little-known ancient sites. Here can be found traces not only of the Incan civilization, but also Moche, Chimu and the Chachapoyas cloud warriors.

Over 14 days, this small group tour leads you to a series of amazing locations, including colonial Trujillo, where you will see the largest adobe pyramids in the country. In the Chaparrí Mountains you’ll overnight at an eco lodge in a private conservation area where Andean condors, guanacos and spectacled bears can be seen.

In Chiclayo, the twin-pyramid complex holds the tomb of the Lord of Sipan and gave up what many consider to be the finest collection of pre-Columbian art ever unearthed. In Leymebamba you’ll see over 200 mummies, while the clifftop mausoleums of Revash are haunting.

Other highlights include the majestic pre-Incan fortress of Kuelap, the famously scenic drive down from the mountains to Cajamarca, and of course the trek out to the Gocta Falls. Reckoned to be the third-highest falls in the world, they’re a breathtaking sight, and the noise has been compared to that of a plane taking off.

This tour begins and ends in Lima, ‘the City of Kings’, with two internal flights included to ensure you make the most of your time. Travel in June, and you’ll spend a day at the lively Raymillacta festival in Chachapoyas, when thousands of people descend from mountain villages in all their finery for a wild cultural celebration.

Map

Peru: Lost Treasures Of The Cloud Warriors Map

Price information

£3655To£3695 excluding flights
Convert currency:
Price includes all activities/equipment, tour leaders, local guides and drivers, meals, transport, accommodation and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary.
Optional Single Supplement: from £395.
Please note some itineraries are reversed.
Make enquiry

Check dates, prices & availability

Travel guides

Peru
The name 'Peru' conjures up images of jagged mountain peaks circled by rare condors, the mysterious Nazca lines, sacred Lake Titicaca and its Aymara-i...

Holiday information

Pricing:
The currency converter above works on today’s interbank exchange rate. We do take bookings in a variety of currencies, but the rates are often set months in advance and may therefore differ from those shown above which are for guidance purposes only. Please enquire for details.

Reviews

1 Reviews of Peru cultural tour

4 out of 5 stars
SHOW
0
1
0
0
0

Reviewed on 05 Aug 2018 by

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Seeing the spectacled bear with her very young cubs. Visiting the Lord of Sipan exhibition. But we enjoyed all the historic sites

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Be aware that the accommodation is not luxurious and can be cold at night as many do not have heating. Be prepared for spending quite a lot of time on the
road between destinations

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


e tried to buy souvenirs locally made but weight restrictions meant we couldn't purchase much. Our visit to the nature reserve to see the spectacled bears
supported local employment and conservation.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Excellent. Our guide in particular was wonderful.

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.

Planet

We have a strict environmental policy on our Peru tour to make sure that the environments we visit are not damaged or spoilt in any way. All our guides are trained to uphold this policy and all clients are fully briefed on appropriate/responsible behaviour whilst in wilderness areas. Our “Leave No Trace” ethic is applied to all trips in all regions and, as tour operators, is something we are careful to promote.

On the fifth day of the trip you will visit Chaparri, a 35,000 hectare, natural, mountain paradise which is home to a variety of endangered species such as the Andean or spectacled bear, the guanaco and the Andean condor. Run and owned by the local community, Chaparri is a conservation and ecotourism project where local people benefit from protecting their natural resources. Additionally Chaparri is the centre for scientific investigation into dry forest ecosystems and the species that live there.

People

In South America we use local ground handlers - this means that all the operational costs go directly into the local economy and helps to improve employment opportunities in remote regions. By incorporating home-stays, locally owned hotels, restaurants and the services of guides and drivers into our Peru tour, we ensure that the money you spend on your trip goes directly into the local economy and local communities benefit from tourism.

As a company we also supports emergency relief efforts in the areas we travel to, such as the Pakistan Earthquake Fund set up in 2005 and a variety of other community benefiting NGOs around the world. We also support several other NGOs around the world such as the Hope Foundation, Tibetan schools trust and Adopt-A-Minefield, which are all carefully selected to improve the standard of living for the communities we visit. There are full details of these on the Responsible Tourism page on our website.

Popular similar holidays

Peru 2 week tour

Peru 2 week tour

From £2065 14 days excluding flights

Lima, Colca, Titicaca & Machu Picchu in a customisable tour

Hiking the Inca Trail holiday

Hiking the Inca Trail holiday

From £3199 - £4149 10 days including UK flights

An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery

Inca Trail adventure holiday

Inca Trail adventure holiday

From £1028 - £1640 7 days excluding flights

Discover Cuzco and the Sacred Valley on this Incan adventure