North Peru Odyssey: 7 Days of Ancient Secrets & Breathtaking Beauty

I can sum it up in one word: SUPERB!! Norte Expedition are a family run business. We had Dilser, who runs the company with his wife, occasionally recruiting hand-picked guides for larger groups. We organised everything directly from the UK via WhatsApp with excellent communication. He might take a few hours to reply at times if he’s on tour but he always replies. The couple are impressively conscientious, always on time, communicating well, mindful of our needs. He’s a safe driver too which is a great bonus on Peruvian roads. Above all Dilser’s knowledge of the history and archeology of the area, even of local flora and fauna was impressive and engaging and we learnt so much. It was my hubby’s birthday on tour and he’d organised a surprise cake with candles, balloon and music blasting the streets from the car. What a sweetie! Northern Peru is a gem and I highly recommend a visit here. It’s home to the pre-Inca civilisations dating back to 100AD with the Moche to the Chimu just before they were invaded by the Incas. The region is rich with fascinating and vast archeological sites equally as impressive as Machu Picchu with world class museums supporting it. Yet we often found ourselves the only ones there with entire vast sites to ourselves. At the time of writing Norte Expedition are the ONLY tour company offering such an immersive and comprehensive tour of the region over several days. Most merely do day trips and with larger distances to cover you spend most of your time travelling. If I were in Peru again I wouldn’t hesitate using Norte Expedition for their other tours

Our tour guide was absolutely amazing. He was always punctual, warm, friendly and cheerful. His presentation and knowledge was incredible. Always helpful and fun, he helped to make our tour of Northern Peru so memorable and enjoyable!

Our northern Peru trip with Dilser was simply phenomenal. Dilser is an incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and organized guide. He arranged for a very diverse experience to give us a sense of the distinct cultural and historical aspects of various parts of northern Peru. The time we spent exploring the active archeological sites of northern Peru, including Chan Chan, Huaca de la Luna, Huaca del Sol, el Brujo, etc were enriched immensely by Dilser's knowledge from his own background in history and archeology, as well his evident love for Peruvian history. Northern Peru is a very under focused part of Peru- but it is a must-see for those who want to get a more holistic understanding of the country's rich history. The pre-Incan histories are simply fascinating. Dilser also organized a tour of Huascaran national reserve. We completed a very challenging hike to Lagoon 69, and Dilser was a patient and committed guide through every step of that incredibly rewarding experience. Huascaran is an astonishingly beautiful part of Peru and can only be done justice by visiting. If you're thinking of going to Peru, go to northern Peru. And if you've decided on going to northern Peru, take Dilser with you. He is not only worth every cent but is also just a wonderful person through the experience.

Excellent service, availability, flexibility and punctuality from our Dilser guide. In less than 24 hours I was able to adjust a plan with all our requirements associated with my mom’s health, thank you very much for helping me fulfill this great dream of hers. 10/10 The company, our guide and all the drivers who accompanied us.

Excellent experience , safety, empathy , professionalism, data and treatment of our guide Disler. Excellent tours and hotel.

The spectacular guidance....a great knowledge....a great person.... It made this experience unforgettable.

Dilzer was always super Professional, Punctual, super friendly and empathetic, he speaks perfect English, He has knowledge of Peruvian history and he transmits it to you in a way that you don't get tired of hearing it, on the contrary you become more interested and want to know more. Dilzer always had an answer to all our questions. He is also a super driver and the mobility was super comfortable. We were in Trujillo and Chiclayo. We visited the most outstanding ruins and temples as well as the beaches of Huanchaco and Pimentel, the latter highly recommended for taking a bath and eating very well. Dilser always took care of all the formalities and service, we just had to follow him. The private service is a little more expensive, but it was worth every penny. It is a much more comfortable service. We recommend Dilzer 100% He is super professional! It won't be the last time we see each other Dilzer. We wish you all the best for your projects! Lorenzo and Tom

Dilser from Norte Expeditions was always punctual, kind and extremely polite. We took a multi-day tour of the Moche, Chimu and Lambayeque cultures. The guide was very attentive and very professional, with in-depth knowledge of history, archeology and local culture. For us it was fantastic, the realization of a dream, which was to know in detail the history of the Inca people. Don't hesitate in hiring Norte Expedition tours, as they are extremely careful with tourists and deliver beyond what they promise. Dilser, our trip with you will be unforgettable, especially because of so many interesting things we learned with you in Peru. You found two friends in Brazil! Many hugs and thanks for everything!

It was a unique experience, I had fun and the best thing was that in 7 days I got to know the north of my country enjoying its gastronomy, super recommended.