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Home4-Day Trujillo & Chiclayo Adventure: Unveiling Pre-Inca Treasures
Description
Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through Trujillo and Chiclayo, delving into the rich tapestry of ancient Peruvian civilisations. Explore the Moche temples of the Sun and the Moon, the Chimu's Huaca Dragon, and the grandeur of Chan Chan. Then, visit the El Brujo complex, home to the enigmatic Woman of Cao. Next, discover the treasures of the Lord of Sipán's tomb at the Huaca Rajada Archaeological Complex and immerse yourself in the opulent artifacts at the Royal Tombs Museum.
Highlights
- Explore the El Brujo complex.
- Uncover the mysteries of the Lord of Sipan.
- Discover the best lesser-known travel sites in Northern Peru.
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Day 1: Trujillo Arrival & Transfer expand_more
Welcome to Trujillo Spring Capital.
Our staff will pick you up from the airport or bus terminal.
Transfer to your hotel.
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Day 2: Trujillo Exploration - Moche & Chimu expand_more
Visit the temples of the Sun and the Moon, a religious center for the Moche culture, which developed between 100 and 900 AD.
- The archaeological complex showcases two large pyramids with flat tops, known as huacas.
Drive north of Trujillo to visit the Huaca Dragon, also known as Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Pyramid), which belonged to the Chimu culture.
Continue up to the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco for a seafood lunch.
- Huanchaco is one of the most famous beaches of Peru, where you can see the traditional fishing boats (caballitos de totora) which are still in use today.
After lunch, continue to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America.
- Built by the Chimu and covering an area of about 20 square kilometers.
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Day 3: El Brujo Complex & Chiclayo Journey expand_more
We drive to Chicama Valley, about 60 km north of Trujillo, to visit El Brujo, another complex of the Moche civilization.
- Archaeological excavations started here in 1990, where they found the Woman of Cao, a 1,500-year-old, tattooed female mummy.
Visit the village of Magdalena de Cao to taste a traditional drink fermented underground for 1 to 2 years called “Añejo de Cao.”
Visit Huaca Cao Viejo.
Explore the Cao Museum.
After the tour, we drive north to the commercial city of Chiclayo.
- On the way, we pass around the sugar and rice fields.
- Stop for lunch in the countryside.
Arrive at your selected hotel by 4:00 pm.
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Day 4: Lord of Sipan Excursion & Museum Visits expand_more
Beginning of the excursion to the Huaca Rajada Archaeological Complex, where the tomb of the Lord of Sipán was found.
- Visit to the site museum with remains of golden and silver pieces from older Moche rulers before the Sipán period.
Continue the tour with the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán Museum in Lambayeque.
- The museum exhibits the original remains of the Lord of Sipán, as well as his more than 400 pieces including earmuffs, necklaces, jewelry, ornaments, and headdresses worked in gold, silver, turquoise, spondylus, cotton, and feathers.
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What's Included
- Tickets fees
- Transfers in private vehicle
- Nice English tour guide
- Personalized Attention
- Entrance Tickets
- Water bottle x passenger
- Pick up from hotel or airport
- Security protocols
What's Excluded
- Airfare to and from destination
- Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
- Visas
- Any activity not described in What’s Included
- Meals on your own
- Gratuities
- Hotels
What to bring
- Extra soles for food and hotels
- Good hiking clothes
- Hats
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- The north of Peru is the beginning of Peru's culture and is where the most advanced cultures began to dominate the Peruvian territory.
- Knowledge of architecture, astronomy and metalwork in gold and silver
Meeting Point
Trujillo, Perú
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 20 | USD 500 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |