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Discover ancient cultures and drive through the mountains of Peru on your very own roadtrip
Find yourself surrounded by snow-capped peaks, creeks, lagoons, white and black cordillera and ancient relics.
Choose from a variety of campers and SUVS allowing you to explore the incredible wonders of Peru on your very own road trip.
Cruise the pacific coast at your own pace, taking in wonders such as Pato Canyon, Laguna Paron and Cordillera Blanca and more.
Soak up Peruvian culture as you immerse in unique local communities along the way.
Discover the Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera over 10 magical days on this self-drive campervan roadtrip adventure. With the support of a dedicated local team, you’ll be fitted out with the perfect vehicle and camping equipment that’s just right for you before setting off on the open road. Enjoy the security of 24/7 phone support during your journey, ensuring you’ve got a local team tracking your trip and assisting as needed.
Starting and ending in Lima, this self-guided trip will lead you through some of the most scenic parts of Peru, as you journey through the Andes and head down the coast through narrow canyons and along pristine pacific coastline.
Enjoy an array of thrilling optional activities along the way, like surfing in Chicama, exploring the archeological sites of Chavín de Huantar and Caral, and hiking around majestic Huaraz!
The open road is calling! Book your very own Peruvian roadtrip adventure today.
Discover the Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera over 10 magical days on this self-drive campervan roadtrip adventure. With the support of a dedicated local team, you’ll be fitted out with the perfect vehicle and camping equipment that’s just right for you before setting off on the open road. Enjoy the security of 24/7 phone support during your journey, ensuring you’ve got a local team tracking your trip and assisting as needed.
Starting and ending in Lima, this self-guided trip will lead you through some of the most scenic parts of Peru, as you journey through the Andes and head down the coast through narrow canyons and along pristine pacific coastline.
Enjoy an array of thrilling optional activities along the way, like surfing in Chicama, exploring the archeological sites of Chavín de Huantar and Caral, and hiking around majestic Huaraz!
The open road is calling! Book your very own Peruvian roadtrip adventure today.
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Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera Roadtrip Tour Itinerary
Day 1 The Adventure Begins in Lima
Today your adventure kicks off in Lima where you’ll be picked up from the airport by a member of the local team and transferred to your starting point hotel. Set out to explore the capital of Peru and prepare for the adventure to begin tomorrow!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lima
Distance: None
Day 2 Lima – Caral – Albúferas de Medio Mundo
Meet at 9 am this morning at the rental center where you’ll be briefed by the local team and get to know your RV and supplies. It’s then time to set out mid-morning for your first destination!
It’s highly recommended that you book a guided visit to Caral Archaeological Complex today, just 2 hours away from Lima. Known as the oldest civilization of America, you can take a 22 km trail to this 5,000 year old site and second oldest civilization in the world after Mesopotamia!
Overnight Location: Camping, Albúferas de Medio Mundo
Distance: 4.5 hours, 240 km
Day 3 Bound for Chavin de Huantar
Rise today ready to explore and set out following breakfast. You’ll drive north on the Panamerican Highway along the coast until reaching the Paramonga detour to Huaraz , from where you will start heading North East as you make your way up through the Andes.
After 3 hours, you’ll reach Cata, where you’ll detour again to head to Chavin de Huantar. Here, you’ll enter the Huascaran National Park which paves the way to your overnight location. Well worth a visit along the way today is the Paso de la Laguna de Conococha at 4100 meters above sea level and the Laguna de Querococh!
You can opt to upgrade to a hotel tonight if you prefer.
Overnight Location: Camping, Local Community Campground
Distance: 5 hours, 280 km
Day 4 Chavin de Huantar Archaeological Complex and Site Museum
Before hitting the road today, it’s recommended that you enjoy a guided tour of the Chavin de Huantar Archaeological Complex and Site Museum. Home to ancient temples, Monolithic Sandeels, and a labyrinth of ancient sites, this is an experience you don’t want to miss!
Later, set out for Caraz with an optional stop at Campo Santo Cementery of Yungay along the way.
Overnight Location: Camping near Caraz
Distance: 4 hours, 175 km
Day 5 Long Drive to Paron Lake
Today’s stunning drive will leave you speechless, as the landscapes morph and shift before your eyes. While the path is beautiful, today’s trip will be a narrow and bump one, with several tricky uphill sections.
Enjoy the endless views of snowy peaks and valleys and lagoons painted with turquoise waters. You’ll stand in awe of Artesonraju Snowpeak today, and it’s recommended that you camp here at Paron Lake for the evening, where you can watch the sun go down over the peak that paints the horizon.
Overnight Location: Camping at Paron Lake
Distance: 2 hours, 34 km
Day 6 Paron Lake – Huanchaco
Today’s long drive will have you traversing 290 km over 7 hours. Today the road will take you down via the same road you travelled up on, and you’ll then enter a beautiful and narrow canyon.
You’ll keep driving until you reach the North Pan American Highway where you’ll head north to get to the Trujillo city. Once here, it’s recommended to stay at Huanchaco Beach that is near the city and archaeological complexes and is a great place to learn how to surf!
Overnight Location: Camping, Huanchaco beach
Distance: 7 hours, 290 km
Day 7 Discover Trujillo Sites
Today is a great day to spend exploring Trujillo and the archaeological sites of Huaca del Sol, Huaca de la Luna from Mochica Culture, and Chan Chan mud citadel from the Chimu Culture. Enjoy a traditional lunch today with a Peruvian Pasa Horse show.
Overnight Location: Camping, Chicama Surf Camp
Distance: Flexible
Day 8 Beach Day
Soak up the beach vibes today at Huanchaco or Chicama beaches where you can learn how to surf, or hop right in if you already know how!
After a fun-filled day in the sand, you’ll retire again this evening at the Chicama Surf Camp for another overnight.
Overnight Location: Camping, Local Farm in Achoma
Distance: Flexible
Day 9 Onwards to Las Aldas
Begin your return journey to Lima today as you set out south towards Casma. Here you’ll enjoy another overnight on the beach where beautiful views.
You can opt to upgrade to a hotel stay this evening if you’d like.
Overnight Location: Camping, Las Aldas Hotel
Distance: 5 hours 30 minutes, 305 km
Day 10 Final Drive to Lima
Today you’ll complete your final drive to Lima where your roadtrip adventure concludes. Return your RV and camper rental and continue with your onwards journey.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 5 hours 30 minutes, 370 km
Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera Roadtrip Price and Dates
The pricing of this self-guided trip depends on many factors, such as rental vehicle chosen, the itinerary variations and your chosen road-tripping season. The prices below are per vehicle.- Toyota Hilux 4x4 Roofrent: from USD1710
- Toyota Hilux 4x4 Motorhome: from USD1895
- SUVs & 3 * Hotels: from USD3280
Accommodation on Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera Roadtrip
This tour is based in your campervan tent (attached to vehicle), with optional stays at hotels and hostels in certain locations. This tour also includes 1 night at a hotel in Lima.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Night 2-9
Campsites on Roadtrip from Lima
Enjoy a mix of campervan stays at designated campsites, with some hotel and hostels stays long the way wherever campsites are not available. You can also opt to upgrade to hotels on some nights if you prefer this over the camping available. Campsites have varying levels of amenities available.
What’s Included in the Peru Classic Inca Roadtrip?
Meals
No meals are included.
Accommodations
This tour includes 1 night at a hotel in Lima. While RV rental is included, reservations for both campsites and optional hotel stays need to be paid for independently on site (we can help with reservations). Accommodations in Lima before the trip and in Pucallpa after the trip are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
9 days of RV or SUV rental are included.
Also included
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel in Lima on Day 1
- 24/7 phone support
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Fuel
- Guide or driver
- Meals, drinks, or snacks
- Personal expenses
- Hotel or campsite reservations
- Optional activities
- Bed linens
- How hard is the Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera Roadtrip?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Peru?
- Are meals included on the Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera Roadtrip?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Lima to start this tour?
- Is the Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera Roadtrip in English?
- Where does the Mochica Coast and Chavin Cordillera Roadtrip end?
- What type of driver’s license do I need for this trip?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Peru?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Peru?
We rate this tour as a 2/5 in term of difficulty. While camping involves some physical activity, you can customize your days to be as active or leisurely as you’d like. Activities mentioned in the itinerary are optional and not a mandatory commitment.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
No meals are included on this tour.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover the activities mentioned on this tour. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Lima Airport (LIM). To reach the rental center, you can take a taxi or public transport.
Yes, the tour materials provided are in English.
This tour ends in Lima (where it begins).
A valid driver's license from any country or an international driver's license is accepted when accompanied by a valid passport of having entered Peru within a 90 - day period. The minimum age is 25 years.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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