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The Lord of Sipan and the Cloud Fortress 5D/4N
Destinations: Lima - Chiclayo - Chachapoyas
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peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg An archaeological complex outside of Cajamarca with fascinating ancient Inca aqueducts and hydraulic systems. The site is surrounded by a huge natural stone pillar forest known as Los Frailones.
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Part of an old Inca cemetery 8 kilometers outside of Cajamarca. The Ventanillas de Otuzco are a set of tomb-like windows and niches carved in the rock face of Llanguil hill and arranged into rows.

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3 hours away from Cajamarca, Kunturwasi consists of a series of ancient courtyard, plazas, and platforms left by the Cupisinique culture dating back to 1100 BC. May of the walls are adorned with petroglyhs.

peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg Voted one of the best museums in the Peru – the museum is home to the most important archaeological remains of the Mochica culture. A number of scientific discoveries and beautiful ancient golden jewels are on display.
peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg Dozens of large adobe ancient pyramids lie about the Tucume area – called Purgatorio (Purgatory) by the locals owing to its mystical history. The site is believed to have belonged to the Chimu, the Mochicha, and the Inca at different periods.
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The capital of the Chimu empire – Chan Chan – was America’s largest prehispanic adobe settlement. Covering an area of 7.7 square miles the city consists of mud brick walls and enclosures with intricate designs and patterns.

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Built by the Moche culture roughly 100-500 BC – The temple of the Sun is the tallest adobe structure of the Americas. Together with the temple of the moon – the site was home to the Moche Culture.

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Mountain fortress built by the Chachapoyas culture around 80 AD and is often compared in size and grandeur to Machu Picchu. Kuelap contains over 400 separate buildings and more stone was used in its construction than the biggest pyramid of Giza.

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A series of burial buildings carved into limestone cliff faces overlooking the Utcubamba River close to the town of Santo Tomas de Quillay. The buildings are called chullpas and are decorated with attractive designs and earth red paint.

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The Museum is home to over 200 Inca and Chachapoyan Mummies – all intact and in fantastic condition. The museum also holds a variety of artifacts found with the Mummies at the Lake of the Condors.

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A hard to reach hidden lake where farmers discovered 6 burial chullpas carved into the cliff faces 100 meters above the peaceful lake waters. Many mummies and ancient Chacha artifacts were discovered in the area.

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Macro consists of a number of mountain towers built as an outpost to Kuelap. Inhabitants of the ancient outpost would warn the residents of Kuelap when an invading army approached by sending very large smoke signals.

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Arrival in Chiclayo
peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg Lima is Latin America's gastronomic capital. Ceviche, king of the exquisite Peruvian seafood, Chinese cuisine called Chifa, and  Peruvian Creole cuisine are among the endless flavors you’ll discover while in Lima.
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The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru impresses due to its vast, varied cultural patrimony housed in its exhibition rooms and storerooms.

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The Solar Temple and Oracular Destination lies 25 miles SE of Lima in Quechua means "Pacha" world, and "camac" to animate.

peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg Is one of the richest ecosystems in the world and the only marine reservation in Peru. Protection has for objective the conservation of the marine and protection of the cultural and historical patrimony of the pre-Inca Paracas culture.
peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg A nature wonder spot full of migratory birds, hundreds of  sea lions, Penguins, schools of dolphins and even the Andean Condor. The islands have been eroded to form natural caves and arches of rare beauty.
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"El Candelabro" geoglyph, Gigantic chandelier carved on a hillside on the way to Ballestas islands. It has an extension of 128 mt (420 ft) long, and 74 mt (240 ft) wide.

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This  little unknown paradise offers a variety of  relaxing adventure options such as sand-boarding and sand tours on special sand buggies.

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Las Dunas Hotel is set amongst spacious gardens and is situated in a well known sun resort. facilities include tennis courts, golf course, sandboard, volleyball and basketball grounds.

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A unique place due to the mysteries of its marvelous lines and figures, drawn with spectacular perfection. The beauty and magnitude of the lines must be observed from above.

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Hundreds of streets, pathways, doors and stairs make the visit to this amazing monastery a unique experience. You won’t stop taking pictures.

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Arequipa's central cathedral is one of the most beautiful in Peru. It is situated in the center of the city, in Plaza de Armas.

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This is one of the oldest churches in Arequipa. La Compania was completed in 1698 and boasts an elaborate sillar stone façade.

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The Church of San Francisco was built by local Indians in the late 17 th century, and the facade has the best of the baroque stone carving found on the old churches in Arequipa.

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Colca Canyon from Mirador Cruz del Condor, provides an excellent view to watch the condors flight.

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Both chic and comfortable, Zig Zag equally welcomes families and young people. The house specialty is the unique stone-grilled ostrich from their own 4,000 ostriches farm, educating their customers about ostrich as a healthy alternative to other meats.

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The Uros originally created these artificial Islands to escape the Inca, who dominated the mainland at the time.

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With a population of 3,500 Quechua inhabitants, it is known for its two pre-Inca temples dedicated to the earth's fertility.

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A private 43 hectare island near the remote northern shores of Lake Titicaca. A Lake of deep blue waters and a mythical history.

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Renovated carriages have beautiful panoramic windows offering enhanced scenic views and photographic opportunities.

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The first Peruvian museum that shows  the aesthetic aspects of the exhibited objects that belong to ancient Peruvian Cultures.

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 Puca Pucara offers impressive views of the Cusco Valley and glaciers to the south.

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Q’enqo meanszig-zag,” a reference to the series of perfectly carved channels adorning the upper western edge of the temple’s stone.

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Tambomachay Inca’s Bath is located on the outskirts of a hill near the main road close to Antisuyo.

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Sacsayhuaman translates into “ Speckled Falcon” or “Speckled Head” referring to the belief that Cusco City was set out in the shape of a Puma whose head was Sacsayhuaman. Origins of this breathtaking  fortress are uncertain and is generally attributed to the great Inca Pachacutec “The World Transformer".

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Chiclayo
Upon your arrival in Chiclayo you will be met by one of our representatives before being transferred to your comfortable hotel. After being given a little time to settle in, you will commence on a full days tour of Chiclayo and its surrounding area. In Lambayeque you will visit the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum where many of the mummies and exquisite jewelry found at the tomb of the Lord of Sipan are on display. The museum itself has been dubbed as one of the finest museums in South America, and with its remarkable architectural design and impressive display of gold and silver artifacts it’s easy to see why. After a filling lunch at the Fiesta Gourmet Restaurant, you will be guided around the 26 pre-Columbian ancient pyramids of Tucume that where once home to the ancient people of the area. In the late afternoon you will be transported back to your hotel where you can relax and unwind.(L, D)

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Chiclayo to Chachapoyas
Chiclayo
In the morning you will be collected from Chiclayo and privately transported to Chachapoyas by either car, or van depending on the size of your group. In the air-conditioned vehicle you pass through a number of different climatic zones ranging from the desert through to cloud forest. You pass through the Peruvian departments of Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca and the Amazonas before you arrive in the cloud city of Chachapoyas which translates as the place of the 'Cloud People'. Upon arrival in this charming city you will be transferred to your comfortable hotel where you'll be able to rest after a long day's drive.(L, D)

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Revash and Leymebamba
Ruins of Revash
After enjoying breakfast in your comfortable hotel you will be guided to the vivid burial chullpas of Revash. Close to the town of Santo Tomas, the ruins of Revash consist of small adobe houses that rest under an overhang on a cliff face. Beautifully decorated in earth red paint with ancient Revash designs, the small houses make up what appears to be a little village carved into a cliff face. All of the small houses are in fact tombs – which sadly were looted a long time ago. The view up of them however is stunning so be sure to bring your camera. Following an explanation of the site by your guide you will continue to Leymebamba where you will explore the Museum which has hundreds of Mummies on display that were discovered at the Lake of Condores. Following this you will return to your hotel in Chachpoyas for a night of relaxation.( B, L, D)

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Kuelap
Kuelap
You will be collected at your hotel and privately transported to the Mountain Kingdom of Kuelap. The trip there takes about 3 hours and lunch is served on the way back. Kuelap is the largest building structure in the Americas and is estimated to contain at least 3 times more stone than the largest of the Pyramids of Giza. The city was home to the original Chachapoyan Cloud People and consisted of 3 different levels which are all overgrown with air plants, bromeliads and orchids. You will be guided around the outside of the city, and then through the different sections of the city itself. The views within the city are amazing so make sure to bring your camera. After the tour you will return to your hotel in Chachapoyas – enjoying a late lunch in a small town on the way back.     ( B, L, D)

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Return to Chiclayo
Chiclayo
You will be collected from you hotel in the morning and privately transported back to Chiclayo in a comfortable vehicle. You will be served lunch on the way back and upon reaching Chiclayo you will be transferred back to your comfortable hotel for a night of relaxation after a long days drive. ( B, L, D)

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Return to Lima
Lima
After breakfast in your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima. With a collection of unforgettable memories, you can either take a flight back home or proceed to another of Class Adventure Travel's magical destinations. (Meals - B)

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