Tour Peru
Peru Behind The Scenes
YOUR CHANCE TO LIVE LIFE ON THE ROAD WITH YOUR FAVORITE JAZZ BAND STARTS HERE
This is what you will experience on the road with Gabriel and The Band…
VIP access to all concerts and the rehearsal process
Meeting real people making a difference in Peru
Tapping into unique and unembellished insight
Making true musical friends for life
Gaining spiritual and emotional energy
Learning the culture through immersion
Access to places you would never be able to see on your own
Enjoying the world's best cuisine, "through the band's eye"
The fun of getting to know the band's entire entourage
What do we do on tour?
Check out this day-by-day schedule from an actual Tour Peru - Behind the Scenes experience!
Day 1
Upon waking and after breakfast we will enjoy a welcome round table discussion and intro to Peruvian Society, ethnicity and Music with Gabriel. We will take a walking tour of our surroundings and enjoy lunch high above the city. An afternoon cajon workshop with Master drummer Hugo Alcazar will prepare us for the welcome concert at the Jazz Zone. After the show we will celebrate at a Peña, a place you wouldn't even dream you had access to!
Day 2
We will visit a Mercado where every day Peruvians do their shopping (Peru is still a non-GMO country). You will see fruits and veggies that are only native to Peru and the Lima region. Plus we’ll go over the staples ofPeruviancooking so you can see what the fresh ingredients are! An afternoontourto an ancient archeological site puts it all into context. To round off the evening, we join Gabriel at a quintessential Marinera Dancing contest (the national dance of Peru).
Day 3
We transfer to Downtown Lima to take in the breathtaking Colonial Architecture, visit the catacombs and the Afro-Peruvian Museum. Onsite, our dance workshop takes place (no experience is required!). After a delicious "downtown lunch" we attend the band's open rehearsal and witness te creative process unfold. We return to our hotel afterward to rest and prepare for the evening concert.
Day 4
Some free time in the morning to rest or explore on your own is followed by departure for our signature Social Responsibility Concert. This is something you will be very proud of. Your tuition dollars will literally take music to severely underserved communities. Locations vary depending on the opportunity. Our participants think of this experience as truly life-changing. Celebratory dinner to follow.
Day 5
Morning Shopping sprees to the band's favorite spots for souvenirs, clothing and gifts of all shapes and sizes. There is an amazing artisan store called Dédalo which is a must, even if you don’t buy anything! You will also have the opportunity to purchase hand-made instruments from the band's personal luthiers! From there we transfer to sound check and the band's last live concert!
Day 6
All good things come to an end so we will coordinate our good-byes and transfers to the airport on an individual basis. You will get to do a short 3-5 minute interview regarding your experience on tour too! This is a day to reflect, share and relax before travel.
Day 7 – 12. Cusco & Machu Picchu Extension
Considered to be one of the seven wonders of the universe, Cusco & Machu Picchu stand alone on our planet as the most formidable archeological structures of early civilization. “The Lost City of the Incas” stands where the Andes mountains meet the Amazon jungle, generating a spectacular climate. Professionally curated bilingual tours will take us through the history and current scholarship regarding Cusco and Machu Picchu which are two of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Tour Peru 2024
tour peru classic
august 23-27, 2024 + choice EXTENSION august 28-31, 2024
This option is for solo travelers who want to meet up with other great fans on tour!
TOUR TO PERU 360
6-DAY EXPERIENCES ARE AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND + choice EXTENSION TO the andes, the amazon or the coast!
This tour option is for couples, small groups or families wishing to travel together.
HERE ARE YOUR ACTION STEPS:
STEP #1 REGISTER (A completely refundable deposit of $150 is required)
STEP #2 AFTER YOU REGISTER, follow instructions to schedule a phone call with Gabriel to go over the tour and make a final decision
After you register, we’ll get on the phone for about 30-45 minutes just to make sure this experience would be right for you!
Your small $150 deposit remains 100% refundable throughout this process.
Testimonials
“ A truly once-in-a-lifetime, amazing experience. Tour Peru is fun, interesting, well-organized, and immersive. Peru is a fascinating and gorgeous country, the food was delicious, plus jazz fans are fun people and I made lifelong friends from this trip.”
“The tour was fantastic. I went with my 26 year-old daughter and we both enjoyed ourselves. I was impressed with the music, variety of cultural venues and experiences that were provided.”
“Peru with Gabriel and the band was a dream come true. I truly enjoyed seeing the country, the people, the food and hearing the MUSIC!! An added bonus was the excellent side excursion to Machu Picchu with our own shaman.”
“It was perfect. Pictures at the street concert, the rushing river in the mountains, the food (and drinks), the icy water cave cleansing… y’all come back to me often!”
“The best part was the workshops. As I musician I loved learning about the music and culture. Their instructors were just like the band: top-notch artists, wonderful communicators, and lovely people!”
“So much to see and do. What a great way to learn about another culture. So interesting and engaging. And then there was all. that. ja-a-azzz!”
“Tour Peru lived up to its promise to show us a side of Peru we would never see on any other tour!”
Pricing (2024-2025)
TOUR PERU CLASSIC (GROUP TOUR) | MARCH 14 - 18 2025
US$ 6,690 per person (minimum 5 participants)
TOUR PERU 360 (COME TOUR WITH THE BAND ANYTIME)
Any Friday through Tuesday (GO OVER your date choice WITH GABRIEL ON YOUR CALL).US$ 7990 per person (minimum two participants)
CHOICE EXTENSIONS | STARTING on the wednsday following ANY tour…
THE ANDES: MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO FROM US$ 3990 per person
THE AMAZON: CRUISE EXPERIENCE FROM US$ 4900 per person
NORTH COAST: THE MOCHE ROUTE FROM US$ 2899 per person
SOUTH COAST: NAZCA, ICA & PARACAS FROM US$ 2890 per person