Colors and Flavors of Northern Peru
Colors and Flavors of Northern Peru
This trip is eligible for our Worry-Free Booking promotion.
Discover a different side of Peru by traveling to the country’s northwestern coastal region. While not nearly as touristy or well-known as other destinations further south, the offerings here are immense, from the pre-Incan archaeological sites to a gastronomy that’s a melting pot of flavors influenced both by the land as well as the area’s many settlers over the centuries. Your home base for this journey is the stunning colonial town of Trujillo, which is known for its beautiful streets and colonial-era churches.
With it’s location near the sea, the cuisine in this part of Peru is rich in seafood, but also features a wide variety of delicacies, from thinly sliced pieces of cured meat, to cocktails made with the infamous pisco as well as lesser known liqueurs like brandies made from sugar cane. You’ll get a taste of all of this while spending time with your guides, a husband and wife who’ve worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years and across three continents. Today they call northern Peru their home, and some of their favorite things to share with their guests about this paradise include the diversity of northern Peruvian food, as well as the history of pre-Colombian civilizations. They, along with their Pervian drivers and tour assistants, will take you around to meet local families, where you’ll get to know a variety of Peruvian traditions, from the food to ceramic making!
Trip Details
Your hands-on cooking and cocktail classes will help you explore authentic Peruvian cuisine, including:
- two cocktail courses
- a hands-on cooking class at a local village
- a class in Huanchaco featuring ceviche and Pisco
- a visit to the local market in Trujillo to taste local products, followed by a cooking class
Itinerary
Day One
- Arrive in the early evening in Trujillo. You’ll be met by a guide who will take you to your hotel.
- Dinner on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Two
- After breakfast, depart for a walk through the colorful coastal town of Trujillo. You’ll learn about the town’s colonial and republican history through its buildings, churches, and the majestic cathedral. On the walking tour, stop at the archaeological museum to learn more about the history of Peru’s northern coast; there will also be an exhibition on Peruvian horses.
- Get a taste of the local food during lunch.
- In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own.
- In the evening, discover the world of Peruvian cocktails with a cocktails class at Museo Cafe Bar Algenmira. The cocktails you learn to make will most likely include the famous Pisco liquor, and a syrup made from a Peruvian tree called algarrobian.
- Dinner tonight is on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- Breakfast.
- Start the day with a visit to Moche’s village, where we’ll visit the Garcia family who will welcome us to their house-workshop. Here we’ll learn about their millennium ceramic art and their handicraft. The Moche were known for respecting their environment with realistic as well as expressive ceramics. In this workshop, we’ll make our own ceramics using traditional tools and techniques.
- After the workshop, learn about the different kinds of plants, vegetables, and fruits that are locally grown. A hands-on cooking class in a local restaurant will follow. Some dishes we may make include sopa teologa, the raya sancochada, or duck ragout with beans.
- Lunch to follow based on our efforts.
- In the afternoon, stop at the pub El Boticario to learn more about preparing cocktails, this time with herbs, and then we’ll enjoy a drink together. If you’d like to, feel free to taste some piquoes (optional).
- Dinner tonight is on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast.
- In the morning, explore the archaeological site the Nik-An palace of Chan Chan, one of the largest cities from the pre-Columbian era. Once the capital of the Chimu empire, this palace showcases the importance of water to the ancient civilization, in part through the decorative high reliefs.
- Next it’s on to Huanchaco for a cooking class to learn how to prepare two popular items in Peru, Ceviche de Pescado and a Pisco Sour cocktail. Lunch to follow based on our efforts.
- In the afternoon, discover Caballitos de totora, an ancient tradition that is still used today to build reed watercrafts.
- Dinner on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Five
- After breakfast, visit the local market of Trujillo, a popular meeting place as well as the spot where everyone goes to get their local produce. Get a chance to taste a few items while learning about what chefs like to cook with to craft their traditional meals, such as the shambar, a Peruvian soup. A cooking class will follow along with lunch.
- Enjoy some time on your own in the afternoon.
- The farewell dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant, along with a cocktail.
- Overnight.
Day Six
- After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye!
- Transfer to the Trujillo airport for your flight to Lima.
Trip Details
Included in the 5-Night Trip
Accommodations
Five nights accommodation at the 3* Hotel Victoria’s Suite
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 4 lunches
- Farewell dinner
Classes & Instructors
Your hands-on cooking and cocktail classes will help you explore authentic Peruvian cuisine, including:
- two cocktail courses
- a hands-on cooking class at a local village
- a class in Huanchaco featuring ceviche and Pisco
- a visit to the local market in Trujillo to taste local products, followed by a cooking class
Excursions
- Guided tour of Trujillo
- Visit of a Moche village with ceramics workshop
- Visit of the pre-Columbian archeological site of Chan Chan
- Lesson on the ancient craft of caballitos de totora (reed watercraft)
Transfer Details
- Included from the Trujillo airport
Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Airport taxes and visa fees
- Extra nights
- Piqueuos in the restaurants
Accommodation Information
Your accommodations for the week are at a charming small hotel in central Trujillo, the 3-star Victoria Suite’s.
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Pricing & Tour Dates
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Pricing:
5-night Program
US$1580 per person based on double occupancy
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
This trip is eligible for our “Worry-Free Booking” promotion*, which means your deposit is fully refundable up to 31 days prior to the trip start date. Questions? Please contact us!
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Single occupancy pricing: please inquire.
Tour Dates
2021
Available on request for a minimum of 2 people. Sample dates follow.
March 28-April 2
April 4-9
April 11-16
April 18-23
April 25-30
May 2-7
May 11-14
May 18-21
May 23-28
May 30-June 4
June 6-11
June 13-18
June 20-25
June 27-July 2
July 4-9
July 11-16
July 18-23
July 25-30
August 1-6
August 8-13
August 15-20
August 22-27
August 29-September 3
September 5-10
September 12-17
September 19-24
September 26-October 1
October 3-8
October 10-15
October 17-22
October 24-29
2022
Available on request for a minimum of 2 people. Sample dates follow.
March 6-11
March 13-18
March 20-25
March 27-April 1
April 3-8
April 10-15
April 17-22
April 24-29
May 1-6
May 8-13
May 15-20
May 21-26
May 29-June 3
June 5-10
June 12-17
June 18-23
June 26-July 1
July 3-8
July 10-15
July 17-22
July 24-29
July 31-August 5
August 7-12
August 14-19
August 21-26
August 28-September 2
September 4-9
September 11-16
September 18-23
September 25-30
October 2-7
October 9-14
October 16-21
October 23-28
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