Pricing

The 11 day Neovoyage Peruvian Coast tour costs $2700 USD based on double occupancy.
A single supplement of $200 USD applies for a single room.

Pricing includes 10 nights accommodations, all breakfasts and dinners and one lunch. The remaining lunches are at your own costs as most afternoons include free time.

Transportation within Peru is covered by the tour price. This includes an internal flight from Lima to Trujillo and ground transport in a private mini bus plus airport transfers on the departure, arrival and internal flight days. Drivers and local guides for the duration of the trip are also included. Entrances to national parks and protected areas are included too.

Not included is the cost of transport to and from Peru, including all costs associate with that activity such as baggage surcharges, taxes and fees. Gratuities and personal expenses such as phone calls and snacks are also not included.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 2 - Lima

On day one, arrival is at your own rhythm. You get picked at at Jorge Chavez International Airport by private transportation and taken to a hotel in the historic downtown area of Lima. The second day is spent in Lima, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage area on foot. We visit the Iglesia San Francisco and joint convent and taken on a tour the of some surprising catacombs where human bones are sorted and arranged in geometric patterns. The humongous Plaza de Armas and the imposing colonial buildings which surround it are the subject of our evening photo session, taking advantage of the day's best light. We spend the second night in Lima.

Day 3 - 4 - Trujillo

The day starts with a morning flight to Trujillo. This is a beautifully restored colonial gem with a compact center much smaller than Lima. Trujillo developed its unique style of ironworks which lines the windows and balconies of most building in the historic center. We spend the afternoon in the city's colonial center and photograph our second Plaza de Armas. Indeed, all but one city lacks a Plaza de Armas but each such square always has its own distinct character while remaining the focus of life and local events. We spend the night in Trujillo's historic center.

Early morning we are taken to Huanchanco, a fishing village famous of its Caballos de Totora. Fishermen paddle on these reed boats which are little more then highly buoyant reeds tied together and used as a traditional means to catch fish. We enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood before heading to Chan Chan, the world's largest adobe city. We explore the maze of adobe walls, carvings and statues as we keep shooting until sunset. When the spectacle is over, we start our drive to Chiclayo where we spend the night.

Day 5 - Chiclayo

Early morning we take a short drive to Zaña an old commercial outpost turned into a ghost-town buried by sand. There, we visit ruins of an ancient sanctuary. We return to Chiclayo in time for lunch and the afternoon is free to explore the downtown area which is built around a central park rather then the typical plaza. As sunset approaches, the group heads to a ship yard where dozens of color wooden boats await. When the sunset disappears we drive to a nearby craft village to visit their famous outdoor market and we photograph life as it unfolds before us. We sleep in Chiclayo.

Day 6 - Lima

After catching a morning flight to Lima, we are taken to our hotel. We will attempt to visit the ruins of Pachacamac, a large collection of 1000-year-old buildings, temples and pyramids about one hour from Lima, depending on the final flight schedule that day. Returning from Pachacamc, we will photograph around Plaza San Martin which is a large plaza surrounded by well-restored impressive colonial buildings. The night is spent in Lima.

Day 7 - Paracas

This morning we head towards Paracas National Reserve. If we did not manage to see Pachacamac the day before, we get out chance today. We continue on the coastal highway until reaching the arid area which is a large protected area covering a variety of terrains. After dropping our bags at the hotel, we drive within the reserve shooting as we please until we reach the famous cathedral rock formation. We photograph the last light here as the ocean pounds against the ever-changing rocky cliffs. We sleep in Paracas.

Day 8 - Paracas - Nasca

Early morning we drive to a red sand beach of volcanic origin, still withing the Paracas National Reserve. We photograph the first light as it hits the beach and rock formations. Then, it's back to the hotel for a late breackfast, before departing towards Nasca. After the long drive, the rest of the afternoon and evening is free to explore the small town of Nasca. We sleep in Nasca.

Day 9 - Nasca - Huacachina

This day starts with morning flights over the famous Nasca lines. The group will be divided into small planes which will circle over some of the most famous desert drawings. We quickly hop back to Nasca and go on our way to Huacachina, a true desert oasis surrounded by some of the world's tallest sand dunes. There, we take a buggy ride over dunes until we reach a high spot where we will capture the sunset as it brings out the color of the dunes. After the light as faded, we return to the lagoon which comes to life with people returning from the dunes. We spend the night in Huacachina.

Day 10 - Pisco

On the way towards Pisco, we take a short detour to see the center of Ica, its Plaza de Armas and what is left of its famous church. We drive along the wine-country landscape between Huacachina and Pisco. There we stop to have lunch at local winery and get to sample local wines and Pisco right at the source. We travel towards Lima for our final night.

Day 11 - Departure

The last day is at your own rhythm, which will most likely depend on your flight schedule. Breakfast at the hotel is possible for those not leaving too early. Many flights take off at night, so you may get the chance to visit some more of Lima's historic sites. Transportation is provided to the airport.