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Lima - Trujillo - Chiclayo - Cajamarca - Lima - Iquitos - Lima

Day 01.- Lima in
The Marinera NorteñaReception at the airport. Transfer to the hotel to rest. At 10:30pm you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Bus Station to take the bus to Trujillo. Bus departs at 11:30pm.

Day 02.- Trujillo in – City Tour
Trujillo is a very welcoming city, one of the economic and cultural centers of the north area of Perú. This land is called, The Land of The Eternal Spring and it is where the Marinera was born. It is the land of the Peruvian Paso Horse. After Breakfast, we will begin the city tour in the Main Square, then we will visit the Casa Colange, Casa Orbegozo, Casa of the Emancipation, the Iturregui Palace and then we will proceed to visit the archeology museum. Overnight in Trujillo.

Day 03.- Sun and the Moon Temple – Chan Chan – Huanchaco
Huanchaco BayBreakfast. In the morning we will carry out a guided visit to the temples of the sun and the moon that belongs to the Mochica Civilization. We will appreciate a sample of the mural image paintings in high relief, ceremonial squares elegantly decorated. We will visit Chan chan until 14:00hrs, the pre-Colombian tomb Arco Iris or Dragon, the Museum of Chan Chan and the Palace Tshudi, then we will visit Huanchaco beach where we will be able to appreciate the famous Caballitos de totora (Boats of Totora). Overnight in Trujillo.

Day 04.- Trujillo Out / Chiclayo In
Early in the morning we will have breakfast and then we will take the bus to Royal Tombs Museumgo to Chiclayo. Upon arrival in Chiclayo, welcome and reception. Transfer to the chosen hotel. We will begin our tour in the main streets of the city and we will see the main square, The Cathedral, The small square Elías Aguirre, The Walk of the Muses, and finally we will visit the Herbalist market. Overnight in Chiclayo.

Day 05.- Túcume and Museum / Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Breakfast. Then we will visit the archaeological area of Túcume, zone where important discoveries have been carried out. And we will visit its museum in place, which architecture was inspired by the traditional Lambayeque chapels. Tucume ComplexThen we will visit the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, where we will be able to appreciate all the funeral trousseau of the Mister of Sipán, its scepter of command, earflaps, necklaces, pectoral, protective coxals, its semi-circulate crown and we will be able to know a little more of the Mochica Civilization. At night transfer to the Bus station to take the bus to Cajamarca. Overnight on board.

Day 06.- Cajamarca In/ City Tour / Otuzco Windows
Reception and transfer to the hotel. We have a little time to rest and get ready for the day. Beginning our tour we will visit important places like: The Main Square, The San Francisco Church, The Cathedral that is characterized for its Santa Apolonia Hillimpressive facade carved in volcanic rock, then we will visit Belen, an old hospital from the virreynal times. Later we will go to the Archaeological, ethnographic and religious Museum. We will visit then the Rescue Rooms that were filled two of them with silver and one with gold by the Inca Atahualpa. Finally, we will go to the hill of Saint Apolonia, splendid natural lookout from where the city and valley can be appreciated. We will see The Chair of the Inca.
Then we will visit the Farm Los Alpes, Three Mills, where we will be able to find the best “Peruvian Paso” horses and the best cattle in production of drinking milk. Also we will visit the Factory of dairy products and the Garden of the Hortensias arriving at the Windows of Otuzco; that is a great necropolis of Pre-Inca origin characterized for its crypts dug in volcanic rocks and a drawbridge. Overnight.

Day 07.- Colpa Excursion y Cumbemayo
CumbemayoBreakfast. Approximately at 9.00am we will pass by the Forest Park of the National University of Cajamarca, in order to reach the zone of Cumbemayo where will be able to observe: The forest of stones with capricious and mysterious forms like Fraylones and hundred of geoforms; continuing the visit we will see Petroglyphs, ceremonial altars, The Stone of Sacrifice and the aqueduct of Cumbemayo that has 3.000 years of existence, which is a great hydraulic engineering work, unique in Pre of Columbus America, that consists of a channel with points that derive the water of the slope of the Pacific, toward the Atlantic, It was made in volcanic rock.
Then, we will visit The Colpa Farm, where the call of the cows is carried out by its own name for the milk. Then we will visit the typical small town of Llacanora, next we will have a look to the caves of Callacpoma, where we will appreciate rock art that is dated around 7,000 BC. Likewise, we will visit the Therapeutic Center of the Baths of the Inca, thermal and medicinal baths, where the temperature at the surfaces are up to 82°C, the wells of the Inca, the perolitos, where Atahualpa encounter The Spaniards for the first time. (15th of November 1532). Finally, we will return to Cajamarca. Overnight.

Day 08.- Cajamarca Out – Lima in – Colonial and Modern City Tour
Ransom RoomBreakfast. At an appropriate time transfer to the Airport to fly to Lima. In Lima, Breakfast, We will begin the tour visiting the Huaca Pucllana, (Panoramic View, we will not enter). Then, we walk around the Historic Center of Lima: the Main Square, The Government Palace, the Lima’s cathedral, The Archbishop Palace, The City Hall, the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank and Main streets and colonial houses with balconies in Mudejar style. After this, we will visit the Convent of San Francisco, the Catacombs (underground crypts of the colonial era). Continue in the new financial center of the city, El Olivar San Isidro, Central Miraflores Park, The Park of Love and Larco Mar. Overnight in Lima.

Day 09.- Iquitos in – Belen – Trekking in the Primary forest
Red MacawsAt an appropriate hour transfer to the airport to fly to Iquitos. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the pier to undertake our fast embarkation. Starting with our adventure we will visit the floating neighborhood of Belen. Here we will see the typical houses and the way people of the forest live. Right after that, we will continue our navigation in the Amazon, observing its different villages. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a typical beverage and start to allocate ourselves in the private cabins, also we will get familiarized with all the installations and with the environment surrounding the lodge, basically the primary forest with its flora and fauna. Typical lunch. At night we will have a nocturnal excursion to see insects, batrachians, tarantulas, etc. Dinner with Musical Animation. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 10.- Morning Excursion – Village – Iquitos out
Heron in Pacaya SamiraVery early in the morning we will start our day doing a morning excursion to observe the fauna in its natural habitat, we will have the chance to know the legendary Sanos-Hoatzi. After enjoying a delicious breakfast. We will visit a nearby village to know how do the people from the forest live, we will be able to appreciate their customs. Typical lunch. Transfer to the airport to board a flight back to Lima.

Day 11.- Lima Out
At an appropriate time transfer to the Jorge Chavez International Airport to return to the origin country.

The tour includes:

• Transfer Airports/Stations - Hotels - Airports/Stations
• 02 nights accommodation in hotel in Lima including breakfasts + 1 day use
• 02 nights in Trujillo including breakfasts
• 01 nights including breakfasts in Chiclayo
• 02 nights in Cajamarca including breakfast.
• 01 night in lodge in the jungle
• 01 night in bus/bed Lima – Trujillo
• Transfer in Private car from Trujillo – Chiclayo.
• 01 night in bus/bed Chiclayo - Cajamarca
• Modern and Colonial Lima City Tour
• City Tour, Tour Sun and the Moon Temple, Chan Chan, Huanchaco in Trujillo.
• City Tour, Tucume and Museum / Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum in Chiclayo
• City Tour, Otuzco Windows, Colpa and Cumbemayo in Cajamarca
• 01 lunch in Lima.
• Entrances to tourist attractions
• Professional Tour Guide (Spanish – English)
• Applicable Taxes

The does not include:

• Domestic Flights
• Cajamarca - Lima
• Lima - Iquitos
• Iquitos - Lima
• Air Taxes.
• Drinks and Personal Expenses.
• Tips.
• National and International Personal Calls.

RESERVATIONS
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When making a reservation, The Client must send the following needed information:

• Number of Passengers
• Full names (As they appear in the passport)
• Ages of Children (If there are)
• Arrival and Departure flight details

Provided with this information SUMAQ PERU TRAVEL S.A.C. will proceed to give The Client all the indications for making the Payment.

PAYMENT
When the Tour Package is confirmed, you will be requested to Pay the 50% of the total amount. This amount must be paid through our Online Payment Gateway where we accept Visa and Master Card (It does NOT include the 6% charge for Credit Card payment). Once the payment is approved SUMAQ PERU TRAVEL S.A.C. will proceed to block the spaces for you and in this way the Tour Package will be confirmed.

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After the payment is done, The Client will received an Invoice for the Tour Package.

The rest 50% must be paid after the arrival of the client.

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Weather
The Peruvian Weather is dramatically defined by the Andean chain, the marine currents and its location on the globe, all of which makes the summer and winter seasons not so strong.

The Seasons in Peru are (South Hemisphere):

• Spring (23 September - 21 December): Max. Average Temp. 25°C
• Summer (22 December - 21 March): Max. Average Temp. 32°C
• Fall (02 June - 22 June): Max. Average Temp. 15°C
• Winter (22 June - 22 September): Max. Average Temp. 11°C

Time
The official time in Peru is located five hourse after the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and it is similar to the EST (Eastern Standard Time) from the United States. Peru does not change the official time during the year, thus there is not summer or winter time, instead the time is maintain equal during all the year. Also it does not vary inside of the country.

Working Hours
The banks and stores attention is from 09:00am to 5:00 or 6:00pm during weekdays. And from 9:00am till midday on Saturdays.

Currency
The official currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/.) and each Sol is divided in 100 cents, it circulates in currencies of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1, 2 and 5 Nuevos Soles and in bills of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Nuevos soles.

In relation to a foreign currency, the most accepted currency is the dollar, also in latest years the Euro can be easily exchange in the majority of exchange bureau. Another currency will be difficult to change outside Lima.

Credit cards
The accepted credit cards in Peru are Visa, Mastercard, Diner's Club and American Express. You can get the cash from Banks or from ATMS. The negative part to use a debit or credit card is that the establishments can load a 8% or a 10% to the final account.

Traveller's Checks
The traveler's checks are possible to be used in Peru but are difficult to change. The change of such can be made in Banks, when making this operation considers a loss from 2% to 5%. It is good taking them because of security reasons but always take cash.

The Water and Beverages

In the case of the Water in Peru it is necessary to have certain considerations, like not drinking water not boiled since many diseases can be transmitted through water specially the diarrhea. keep in mind to drink only mineral water which is easy to obtain at S/.1.00.

Food
In the case of the meals avoid eating on the street vendors. These Street Vendors are called "Ambulantes" and do not consume their products even if you are very hungry.

Peruvian Cuisine
The Peruvian cuisine has many varieties and diverse tastes which varies in the coast, mountain range and forest. The Ceviche is a highly recommended dish. In the case of drinks you should not forget to try our "Pisco Sour" elaborated with the ardent water of Peru "the Pisco", and also the drink of the Incas Chica of jora, chicha Morada, etc.
In Lima and the most important cities there are international food restaurants.

Vaccinations
To travel to Peru the vaccine against the Yellow Fever is obligatory if you are going to travel to the Forest area like Iquitos, Manu, Tambopata, etc.

Height
The altitude sickness is very common when you travel to very high zones in the mountain range of Peru like Cusco and Puno, and the symptoms are headache, vertigo, lethargy, loss of appetite, difficulty to sleep and it can get to be more severe. It is also called "Soroche". It is advisable to drink Mate de Coca.

Security
Nowadays the terrorism is considered a 90% solved problem and the counrty is living a time of peace and economical prosperity.
This situation of Economical Growth permits the development of Tourism in the country.
The Crime Rate in Peru is still a big issue, especially in central areas like Lima downtown or crowded places. In general terms Peru is a safe country, and like any other country in the world it is important to have some precautionary measures.

Language
In Peru the official language is the Spanish, but Quechua is the greater legacy of the Inca empire and is spoken in many regions of Peru with diverse dialects in each zone.

Shopping
In general, the commercial stores, malls and artisan markets are open between 09:00 until 20:00 hrs. every day (even holidays)
These handicrafts can be acquired in:

• Miraflores: Miraflores is highly commercial.
• San Miguel: good prices that can be obtained.
• Center of Lima: Nice handicrafts.

Telephone
National and international calls can be made from public telephones with coins or cards that are sold in many establishments and in kioscos.

Internet
In the main cities you can find Internet public cabins that for S/.1.50 or S/.2.00 give you access to Internet for 1 hour.

Energy
In Peru the electrical energy is of 220 volts and The power plugs used are type A, B and C.

More information
These pieces of advice are just a sample of the complete information we have for you. For reading it please visit our Section of Peruvian General Fact in our Tourism Wiki.