Description
Cheryl Fairchild (USA) and Rosa Nieto (Peru) are the creators of Tochero Tours. Cheryl is an archaeologist (MA Anthropology, University of Colorado/California Institute for Peruvian Studies) specializing in South American archaeology, specifically the South Coast of Peru. She has been living and working in Peru for the past 14 years. Rosa is a native Peruvian who has traveled extensively in Peru and owns an olive farm on the Pacific South Coast of Peru near Nazca, as well as a home and office in Cusco. Both Cheryl and Rosa love Peru and have deep insights into the rich prehistory and fascinating contemporary cultures of the country.

Over the years, via word of mouth, Cheryl and Rosa began helping friends and acquaintances plan trips and experience the culture of Peru. The success of these early ventures has led to Tochero Tours, dedicated to custom, off the beaten path travels, in addition to the traditional hallmark tours in Peru. All tours are custom tailored for clients ranging from individuals, to couples and families, to small and large groups of all ages.

Once your custom parameters have been established, Tochero Tours will quote you a price for your tour to Peru.

Specialty Tours Include:

Tour 1: Adventure Travel
River Rafting in the Sacred Valley of the Inca
Mountain Biking through the Andes
Alpine and Ice Climbing in the Huaraz Region
Sand Boarding and Dune Buggy adventures in the Ica Desert
Amazon Jungle Canopy Tours
Glacial Trout Fishing
Cabalgata (Peruvian Paso Horse) Tours
Trekking: Inca Trail and alternative routes such as Salkantay, Lares, etc.

Tour 2: Archaeology
Focus on the various pre Inca and Inca cultures in Peru and Bolivia
Visits to Ruins
Archaeology Field Schools

Tour 3: Artisan
Focus on Weaving, both contemporary and prehistoric
Ceramic Influences in Peru
Cusquena School of Art
Contemporary Painters of Peru
Traditional arts of Peru: mates burilados, retablos, lithics, embroidery, etc.

Tour 4: Cultural Anthropology
Focus on Contemporary Cultures living in Peru today
Home Stays in remote Quechua and Aymara speaking villages
Olive Farming in Peru
Irrigation and Agriculture in Peru

Tour 5: Family Tours
Focus on interests of children of all ages while traveling in Peru
Special attention to traveling with children

Tour 6: Health and Healing
Curanderos: Beliefs and Practices
Contemporary Culture: Beliefs about health and wellness

Tour 7: Language
Spanish, Quechua and Aymara language schools

Tour 8: Mystic/Religious
Focus on the spiritual aspect of Peruvian prehistory and contemporary life
The Native Andean Religion
The Catholic Religion in Peru
Shamans and their rituals

Tochero Tours