12 Days / 11 Nights
Kingdoms of Peru: A Private Coastal Cultural Expedition
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Chaparri brids
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chanchan
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caballo de paso
Ballestas Islands
Ballestas Islands
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wildlife bird
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tucume
senor de sipan
senor de sipan
Monkey line
Monkey line
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marinera con caballo de paso
Hummingbird chaparri
Hummingbird chaparri
Ballestas Island paracas
Ballestas Island paracas
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TUMBA SEÑOR DE SIPAN
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tucume piramides
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Trujillo el brujo
spectacled bear
spectacled bear
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Mueso Larco
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malabar restaurant
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huanchaco caballito totora
Traditional Pachamanca Experience in Peru
A traditional Peruvian pachamanca featuring roasted meats, native potatoes, corn, and regional accompaniments.
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Nasca Line
Nasca Line
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Arrive in Lima Peru
Moche Murals at Huaca de la Luna, Peru
Polychrome Moche murals preserved at Huaca de la Luna, one of northern Peru’s most important archaeological sites.
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Caballos de Paso
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Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Start / End
Lima, Peru / Lima, Peru
Best Season
December to April
Group Size
Exclusively for your own party
Activity Level
Moderate. Walking on uneven terrain, nature excursions, and boat travel.
Important Note
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and quoted in US dollars. Domestic airfare is billed separately and subject to change. Final airfare will be confirmed at the time of booking based on your selected departure and availability.
Kingdoms of Peru Tour Description
Imagine looking down across the immense desert figures of Nasca, standing before the extraordinary treasures of the Lord of Sipán, walking through the ceremonial compounds of Chan Chan, and watching hummingbirds gather near a stream in the Equatorial Dry Forest. Kingdoms of Peru brings these experiences together in a privately arranged cultural journey devoted to the civilizations, living traditions, wildlife and cuisine of the country’s coast.
Designed for travelers seeking depth beyond the conventional Cusco and Machu Picchu circuit, this 12-day Peru expedition follows a carefully constructed route from Lima and Paracas to Chiclayo, Chaparrí, and Trujillo. It reveals approximately 5,000 years of history through the Paracas, Nasca, Lima, Sicán, Lambayeque, Moche, and Chimú worlds, while connecting ancient achievement with the communities and landscapes that continue to define coastal Peru.
The southern coast introduces the journey through Afro-Peruvian heritage in El Carmen, the complex colonial history of Hacienda San José, the desert geoglyphs of Nasca, the Paracas Candelabra, marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands, and the great pilgrimage sanctuary of Pachacamac. A market visit, cooking demonstration, pisco and wine tasting, Peruvian Paso horse presentation, and dinner beside the illuminated Huaca Pucllana reveal why food and living culture are inseparable from Peru’s history.
In northern Peru, the expedition enters one of the richest archaeological regions in the Americas. Guests explore the pyramids of Túcume and Bosque de Pómac, the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, El Brujo and the Lady of Cao, Chan Chan, Huaca Arcoiris, and the Temples of the Sun and Moon. Knowledgeable local guides and specialists in archaeology and natural history bring context to these places throughout the journey.
The journey also includes a night inside Chaparrí Reserve, a community-owned conservation area protecting the Equatorial Dry Forest, endemic wildlife, and rescued Spectacled Bears. Carefully selected accommodations, ground transportation arranged for your party, regional meals and a well-balanced pace make this coastal Peru journey both enriching and comfortable.
An optional Lima pre-extension is available for travelers who have not previously explored the capital. A complete Machu Picchu and Cusco post-extension can also be added, allowing guests to experience Peru’s history in chronological order before continuing into the Inca heartland.
Why Choose This Peru Trip
Five Millennia of Coastal Civilizations in One Coherent Journey
Rather than presenting isolated ruins, Kingdoms of Peru traces a broad historical arc through the cultures that flourished along the Pacific coast. Paracas and Nasca, the Lima culture, Sicán and Lambayeque, the Moche, and the Chimú are connected through their landscapes, religious centers, artistic traditions, political power, and responses to the desert environment.
The Lord of Sipán, Lady of Cao, Chan Chan, and the Moche Heartland
This Peru archaeology tour includes several of the continent’s most consequential discoveries and sites. The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum reveals the artistry and power of the Moche elite. El Brujo presents the Lady of Cao and the evidence of female leadership in ancient Moche society. Chan Chan and the Temples of the Sun and Moon complete an unusually rich exploration of northern Peru.
An Optional Nasca Lines Flight from Pisco
Guests may add an approximately 90-minute flight over the Nasca Lines, weather and visibility permitting. The optional experience allows the immense hummingbird, monkey, spider, condor, tree, and other desert forms to be appreciated from the air. The flight is charged separately and never misrepresented as included.
Living Afro-Peruvian and Coastal Traditions
The journey goes beyond archaeology through El Carmen, Hacienda San José, traditional music and dance, Peruvian Paso horses, fishermen using caballitos de totora, and encounters with local communities. These experiences reveal how the history of Peru’s coast continues through music, food, work, memory, and daily life.
Wildlife and Community Conservation at Chaparrí
An overnight stay inside Chaparrí Reserve introduces one of Peru’s most distinctive ecosystems. Guided walks focus on the Equatorial Dry Forest, endemic birds, other wildlife, and the reserve’s community-based conservation work, including its Spectacled Bear Rescue Centre. Wildlife is observed responsibly and sightings are never guaranteed.
Peru’s Cuisine as Part of the Cultural Story
Meals are not treated as an afterthought. The program includes a Lima market visit and cooking demonstration, wine and pisco traditions at Tacama, a Pachamanca demonstration, a ceviche and Pisco Sour class in Huanchaco, regional restaurants, and meals in memorable archaeological and historic settings.
A Thoughtfully Paced, Low-Altitude Peru Expedition
The main expedition remains along the Pacific coast with no high-altitude travel. The route is structured with frequent stops, two-night stays where they matter most, and time to rest. The longest drive is approximately four hours and is broken by activities, while private air-conditioned transportation supports a comfortable journey.
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Who This Journey Is For
Travelers who want to explore coastal and northern Peru with their own companions, expert guidance, archaeological depth, meaningful cultural encounters, regional cuisine, natural history and a comfortable pace. It is especially well suited to intellectually curious couples, families and friends; lifelong learners; archaeology and history enthusiasts; photographers; wildlife observers; and travelers who have already experienced the classic Inca route.
Who This Journey Is Not For
Travelers seeking a beach vacation, nightlife-focused trip, large motorcoach tour, high-altitude trekking program, or a rapid checklist of Peru’s most famous attractions. Kingdoms of Peru rewards curiosity, patience, and an interest in the civilizations, environments, and living traditions of the coast.
Why Choose New Paths Expeditions
Decades of Experience Across Peru
The expedition was crafted from decades of experience and close partnerships across Peru’s coastal and northern regions. The route brings together places that are often difficult to combine well, while preserving historical logic, realistic travel times, and a balanced rhythm.
A Journey for Your Traveling Party
Traveling with your own companions creates room for personal attention, easier movement through museums and archaeological sites, and more direct conversations with specialists and local communities. The route retains its historical logic while your Expedition Advisor helps shape the dates and details around your party.
Specialist Local Guidance
Experienced local guides and specialists in archaeology and natural history connect the major sites, living traditions, and conservation areas across the journey. Your proposal will identify the guides and services arranged for your departure.
Comfortable Logistics With Extra Care
Transportation is private, air-conditioned, and professionally driven. The main roads are paved and in good condition, bathroom stops are available frequently, and longer travel days are broken by meaningful visits. Guests receive planning support and complete pre-departure information before travel.
Honest Accommodation Choices
Hotels are selected from the finest practical options in each destination. Pullman Lima Miraflores, La Hacienda Bahía Paracas, Casa Andina Select Chiclayo, and DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo provide comfort and useful locations. Chaparrí Ecolodge is intentionally simpler, without air conditioning or Wi-Fi, because staying inside the reserve makes the wildlife and conservation experience possible.
Culture, Nature, and Cuisine in Equal Measure
The expedition does not treat archaeology, wildlife, food, and contemporary culture as separate themes. Each reinforces the others, helping guests understand how civilizations developed within particular environments and how their legacies remain visible today.
Testimonials
Emily R.
Kingdoms of Peru offered exactly the depth we were looking for. The journey connected archaeology, living culture, wildlife, and food in a way that made each day feel meaningful. Sipán, the Lady of Cao, Chan Chan, and the Moche temples were extraordinary, but the smaller cultural encounters gave the expedition just as much value. The pacing was comfortable, the organization was excellent, and we never felt as though we were simply checking sites off a list.
Michael H.
I had visited Machu Picchu before, but northern Peru was completely new to me. This expedition revealed an entire side of the country that most travelers never see. The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum was exceptional, El Brujo was fascinating, and Chan Chan was far more impressive than I expected. Our guides made the history understandable without oversimplifying it, and the small group created a relaxed and personal atmosphere throughout.
Susan T.
Chaparrí was one of the highlights of the journey. Staying inside the reserve was simpler than the other hotels, but that was exactly what made the experience special. We walked with local rangers, observed dry-forest wildlife, learned about the Spectacled Bear rescue work, and gained a real appreciation for community conservation. The combination of natural history and archaeology made this expedition feel unusually complete.
Robert J.
The itinerary was ambitious, but it never felt rushed. Longer travel days were broken by worthwhile visits, the vehicles were comfortable, and the hotels were well chosen for each location. I especially appreciated the balance between major archaeological sites and experiences such as El Carmen, Hacienda San José, the cooking programs, and the fishermen of Huanchaco. It was thoughtful, well led, and genuinely educational.
Patricia W.
The food experiences were much more than restaurant stops. The market visit, cooking demonstration, Tacama tasting, Pachamanca, northern cuisine, and Huanchaco class all helped explain the regions we were visiting. I loved how the culinary program reinforced the archaeology and cultural history instead of feeling separate from them. This was one of the most carefully designed cultural journeys I have taken.
Daniel C.
What impressed me most was the quality of the interpretation. Our Master Guide created continuity across the entire route, while the local specialists added detail at the archaeological sites and nature reserves. The Lord of Sipán, Lady of Cao, and Chan Chan became part of a much larger story about how people adapted to Peru’s desert coast. The journey was intellectually rewarding without ever feeling academic or exhausting.
Laura M.
This was an excellent choice for experienced travelers who wanted something beyond the standard Peru itinerary. The group was small, the logistics were smooth, and there was enough time to absorb the sites properly. From the Ballestas Islands and Nasca option to Chaparrí and the great civilizations of northern Peru, the expedition felt varied, coherent, and very carefully planned.
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Itinerary
Getting There
International airfare is not included. You should arrive in Lima no later than the evening of Day 1. Arriving one or two days early is recommended, and New Paths Expeditions can arrange additional hotel nights and activities.
The classic Lima city tour is not included in the main itinerary because many Kingdoms of Peru guests have already visited the capital. Travelers visiting Lima for the first time should consider the optional Lima pre-extension.
- Day1
Arrival in Lima
Upon arrival in Lima, you are welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Miraflores. Peru’s Pacific capital, founded in 1535 and historically known as the City of Kings, offers a compelling introduction to the country’s many cultural layers. Depending on your arrival time, settle in and begin enjoying the coastal setting and atmosphere of Miraflores.
Overnight: Pullman Lima Miraflores. 
Meals Aloft - Day2
Lima, El Carmen, Hacienda San José, and Paracas
Depart Lima through the coastal desert toward Chincha. In El Carmen, explore the heart of Afro-Peruvian culture and learn how descendants of Africans brought to the coastal plantations created traditions expressed through music, dance, cuisine, and community life.
Continue to Hacienda San José, a preserved 17th-century estate closely connected to the sugar and cotton economy and the history of slavery in the Chincha Valley. A guided visit includes its architecture, courtyards, chapel, and underground passageways, followed by lunch. Continue to Paracas and enjoy dinner overlooking the bay.
Overnight: La Hacienda Bahía Paracas. 
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Optional Nasca Lines Flight, Tacama, Pisco, and Paso Horses
Drive approximately 20 minutes to Pisco Airport for the optional Nasca Lines overflight. During the approximately 90-minute flight, weather and visibility permitting, guests may see several celebrated geoglyphs, including the hummingbird, monkey, spider, condor, tree, and the figure commonly called the Astronaut. The flight is charged separately.
Continue to Tacama, whose origins date to 1540, for an introduction to Peruvian wine and pisco production, a guided tasting, and lunch. A presentation of the Peruvian Paso horse highlights its naturally smooth gait and place in coastal culture. Return to Paracas for time to relax before dinner.
Overnight: La Hacienda Bahía Paracas. (B) (L) (D) - Day4
Ballestas Islands, Coastal Wildlife, and Pachacamac
Walk to the nearby pier and board a speedboat for a shared excursion to the Ballestas Islands. Pause to see the Paracas Candelabra before continuing toward cliffs and arches used by colonies of marine wildlife. Depending on natural conditions, sightings may include South American sea lions, Humboldt Penguins, cormorants, Peruvian Boobies, pelicans, and other seabirds. Guests remain aboard throughout the excursion.
Return to the mainland and travel toward Lima, stopping at Pachacamac. Explore the museum and selected areas of this major Andean pilgrimage center, shaped through the Lima, Wari, Ychma, and Inca periods. Enjoy lunch in the Lurín Valley before continuing to Miraflores.
Overnight: Pullman Lima Miraflores. (B) (L) - Day5
Lima Market, Cooking Demonstration, and Huaca Pucllana
Visit a lively local market for an introduction to the fruits, vegetables, seafood, herbs, and regional ingredients behind Peru’s culinary diversity. Join a local chef for a demonstration centered on ceviche and lomo saltado, followed by a tasting and selected beverages.
The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, dine at Huaca Pucllana overlooking the illuminated adobe pyramid of the ancient Lima culture, bringing celebrated Peruvian cuisine and pre-Columbian heritage together in one setting.
Overnight: Pullman Lima Miraflores. (B) (D) - Day6
Lima to Chiclayo, Túcume, and Pachamanca
Transfer to Lima Airport and fly approximately one hour north to Chiclayo. After arrival, check in and enjoy lunch before visiting Túcume, a complex of 26 pyramids associated with the Lambayeque culture and set within the Equatorial Dry Forest.
Walk among selected pyramids, visit the site museum, and continue to Horcones for time with local residents and a Pachamanca cooking demonstration. This ancient technique prepares food with heated stones and provides a memorable connection between archaeology, landscape, and living culinary tradition.
Overnight: Casa Andina Select Chiclayo. (B) (L) (D) - Day7
Bosque de Pómac and the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Travel early to Bosque de Pómac, where protected Equatorial Dry Forest surrounds pyramids of the Sicán culture. Birding may reveal regional endemics such as the Peruvian Plantcutter, Long-tailed Mockingbird, Fasciated Wren, Amazilia Hummingbird, and Tumbes Tyrannulet. The visit also includes community encounters, crafts, and panoramic views of the archaeological landscape.
Return to Chiclayo for lunch at Fiesta Restaurant. Later, visit the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, one of South America’s outstanding archaeological museums, where the burial assemblages of the Lord of Sipán reveal the artistry, authority, and ceremonial world of the Moche. Dinner includes a traditional Peña Norteña with music and dance.
Overnight: Casa Andina Select Chiclayo. (B) (L) (D) - Day8
Chaparrí Reserve
Drive approximately two hours to Chaparrí Reserve, stopping at Tinajones Reservoir when conditions allow for water-bird observation. Upon arrival, check in, enjoy lunch, and meet the local rangers.
Chaparrí is a private, community-owned protected area covering habitats from semi-desert to foothill dry forest. The reserve protects numerous mammals and birds, including many endemic species, and operates Peru’s first rescue center designed specifically for Spectacled Bears. In the afternoon, hike the Huachuma Trail in search of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and distinctive plants. After dinner, join a night walk focused on owls, nightjars, and nocturnal insects.
Overnight: Chaparrí Ecolodge. (B) (L) (D) - Day9
Chaparrí and Return to Chiclayo
Begin near the lodge, where hummingbirds may be seen bathing in the stream. After breakfast, take another guided wildlife walk and enjoy lunch at the lodge.
Return to Chiclayo in the afternoon, with birding and panoramic stops as conditions permit.
Overnight: Casa Andina Select Chiclayo. (B) (L) (D) - Day10
Chiclayo, Pacasmayo, the Lady of Cao, and Trujillo
Travel south toward Trujillo, stopping for lunch in the old coastal town of Pacasmayo. Continue across desert and agricultural valleys to El Brujo and the site associated with the Lady of Cao.
Visit the archaeological complex and museum and meet members of the research team when available. The 2006 discovery of the Lady of Cao, a woman who held authority in the Chicama Valley approximately 1,700 years ago, significantly changed scholarly understanding of leadership in Moche society. Continue to Trujillo and check in at the hotel.
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo. (B) (L) (D) - Day11
Chan Chan, Huaca Arcoiris, Huanchaco, and Trujillo
Explore Chan Chan, the vast capital of the Chimú kingdom and the largest adobe city in the world. Visit the Nik-An Palace and Huaca Arcoiris while examining the city’s compounds, storage areas, walls, ceremonial spaces, and relief decoration.
Continue to Huanchaco for a ceviche and Pisco Sour cooking class with ocean views. After lunch, meet fishermen who continue the approximately 4,000-year tradition of using caballitos de totora. Guests may have the opportunity to ride a reed craft, subject to conditions and personal choice.
Return to the hotel, then visit Trujillo’s main square during the best light for photography. Dinner is served at Club Central inside the historic Iturregui Palace.
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo. (B) (L) (D) - Day12
Temples of the Sun and Moon, Farewell Lunch, and Departure
Visit the Moche Huacas Museum and Huaca de la Luna, part of one of the principal centers of Moche civilization. Its polychrome murals and reliefs offer exceptional insight into Moche artistic traditions, religious beliefs, political authority, and ceremonial life within the sacred landscape of Cerro Blanco.
Enjoy a farewell lunch featuring modern Peruvian cuisine before transferring to Trujillo Airport for the flight to Lima and onward connections. Late check-out has been requested and will be confirmed closer to departure.
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Important Note
This expedition has been thoughtfully designed to provide a balanced pace, cultural depth, archaeological significance, and distinctive wildlife experiences. Weather, flight delays or cancellations, labor strikes, roadblocks, hotel changes, and other circumstances beyond the control of New Paths Expeditions may require adjustments.
The Master Guide and local guides may also modify the sequence or timing of visits to improve pacing, respond to local conditions, or take advantage of an opportunity that enhances the journey. No refunds are provided for changes resulting from force majeure or other events beyond the operator’s control.
Extensions
Lima: The City of Kings
Extension 3 daysArrive early to explore Lima’s UNESCO-listed historic center, Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Monastery, Casa Fernandini, and the outstanding Larco Museum. Lunch at Café del Museo and accommodation in Miraflores complete this introduction to Peru’s colonial capital before joining the main expedition.
Complete Machu Picchu & Cusco
Post-Extension 8 daysContinue from Peru’s coastal civilizations into the Inca heartland. Explore Pisac, Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt ponds, Ollantaytambo, and imperial Cusco, with two included visits to Machu Picchu and stays in the Sacred Valley, the Machu Picchu cloud forest, and Cusco.
Lake Titicaca, Andean Explorer & Titilaka
Extension Custom itineraryTravel from Cusco aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer to legendary Lake Titicaca. Experience its high-altitude landscapes and distinctive cultures, including the Uros and Taquile communities, while staying at the award-winning Titilaka Lodge.
The Heart of the Amazon by Small Ship
Extension 4 or 5 daysNavigate the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve aboard Delfin I, an intimate four-suite vessel. Daily naturalist-led excursions search for pink river dolphins, monkeys, macaws, toucans, and other Amazon wildlife, with opportunities for piranha fishing, community encounters, and exceptional onboard cuisine.
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What’s Included
- Pre-Departure Support: Assistance from the New Paths Expeditions team throughout planning and preparation, including final travel documents and expedition information.
- Accommodations: All accommodations specified in the itinerary, or similar, including Pullman Lima Miraflores, La Hacienda Bahía Paracas, Casa Andina Select Chiclayo, Chaparrí Ecolodge, and DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo.
- Meals: Meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Transportation: Ground transportation arranged for your traveling party in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, except for the shared Ballestas Islands excursion and any other services identified as shared in your confirmed proposal.
- Transfers: Arrival and itinerary transfers as specified in your confirmed proposal.
- Leadership and Guides: Local guides and specialists in archaeology and natural history as specified in your confirmed proposal.
- Excursions: Archaeological, cultural, culinary, and nature visits described in the itinerary, including entrance fees.
- Special Experiences: Market and cooking experiences, wine and pisco tasting, Peruvian Paso horse presentation, Pachamanca demonstration, Peña Norteña, Chaparrí activities, and the Huanchaco culinary experience as described.
- Water and Beverages: Bottled water and included beverages according to the final expedition documents and meal arrangements.
- Operational Support: Local taxes, service charges, and local staff support associated with included services.
What’s Not Included
- International Flights: International airfare is not included.
- Domestic Flights: The Lima–Chiclayo and Trujillo–Lima flights are arranged separately. The brochure estimates US$437, subject to airline pricing at the time of purchase.
- Optional Nasca Lines Overflight: The optional flight is charged separately. The brochure price is US$432.
- Meals and Beverages: Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary are not included.
- Gratuities: Gratuities for local guides, specialists and drivers are not included unless stated in your proposal.
- Travel Insurance: Trip cancellation, interruption, delay, medical, evacuation, baggage, and other insurance are not included.
- Personal Expenses: Laundry, telephone calls, internet, minibar, excess baggage, non-included alcoholic beverages, and other personal incidentals are not included.
- Unforeseen Costs: Charges resulting from delays or circumstances beyond the control of New Paths Expeditions are not included.
- Other Items: Anything not specifically described as included is not included.
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Deposits and Payments
Your proposal will state the deposit and payment schedule for your selected dates and arrangements before booking.
Additional Trip Costs
Domestic flights between Lima and Chiclayo and between Trujillo and Lima, along with the optional Nasca Lines overflight, will be priced for your requested dates and shown separately unless included in your proposal. Flight availability and operating conditions apply.
Cancellation Policy
Your reservation documents will set out the cancellation terms for your confirmed private program. Please review these terms before paying the deposit.
If New Paths Expeditions Cancels
If New Paths Expeditions cancels your confirmed private program, any refund of monies paid to New Paths Expeditions will be handled according to the reservation documents applicable to your booking. The company cannot accept responsibility for outside expenses such as nonrefundable airline tickets.
If Events Beyond Our Control Occur
Travel may be affected by weather, flight disruption, road conditions, labor action, or other force majeure events. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended and should address cancellation, interruption, delay, medical care, evacuation, repatriation, and baggage.
Room Arrangements
Your proposal will show the room configuration and price for your traveling party. A single-room supplement, where applicable, will be specified before booking.
Personal Care Throughout
From inquiry through departure, your Expedition Advisor supports planning, flight coordination, additional hotel nights, extensions, and final preparation. Complete expedition documents are provided before travel.
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By traveling with New Paths Expeditions, you become part of this mission—helping us leave every destination better than we found it.
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Kingdoms Of Perú – Frequently Asked Questions
Kingdoms of Peru — Frequently Asked Questions
Itinerary & Route
What exactly is the Kingdoms of Peru expedition?
Where does the expedition begin and end?
How long is the expedition?
What regions of Peru are included?
Is Kingdoms of Peru a private journey?
Does the expedition include Machu Picchu?
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Archaeology, History & Cultural Experiences
Which civilizations are explored on this Peru archaeology tour?
Which major archaeological sites and museums are included?
Why is the Lord of Sipán important?
Who was the Lady of Cao?
Why is Chan Chan important?
What cultural experiences are included beyond archaeology?
Nasca Lines & Southern Coast
Does the tour include the Nasca Lines?
How long is the Nasca Lines overflight?
Which figures might be seen during the flight?
Is the Nasca Lines flight guaranteed to operate?
What is the Ballestas Islands experience like?
Wildlife, Conservation & Nature
What wildlife may be seen during the expedition?
What is Chaparrí Reserve?
Will guests see Spectacled Bears?
Is birding a major part of the journey?
Accommodations, Meals & Comfort
Which hotels are used?
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Are meals included?
Does this tour include authentic Peruvian cuisine?
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Season, Weather & Timing
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Activity Level & Physical Requirements
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Flights, Entry Requirements & Logistics
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Leadership, Guides & Guest Experience
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