3-Day Empires of the North, Mochicas & Chimus (Chiclayo & Trujillo)
About This Tour
Explore the ancient civilizations of northern Peru on a 3-day journey through Chiclayo and Trujillo. Visit remarkable archaeological sites and museums linked to...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Trujillo, Santiago de Cao, Huanchaco, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Lima, Chan Chan · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; Please note that if your flight arrives in Chiclayo later than 8:30am, you will miss the morning excursion; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infant seats unavailable; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for people with heart conditions; Departure Point: Departs from the airport in ChiclayoReturn point: Concludes at airport in Trujillo (note: flights must depart after 8:30pm)
About Chiclayo
Chiclayo
Be sure to hit the Lord of Sipan tomb with your local local guide while in the confident Peruvian city of Chiclayo, before heading to the Valley of Pyramids and the shamanic stalls of the nocturnal Witch Market.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Transfers to / from airports in Chiclayo and Trujillo (flights must arrive before 8:30am and depart after 8:30pm)
- One piece of luggage (50 lb) and one carry-on
- 2 nights of accommodation at select hotels in Chiclayo and Trujillo
- Guided sightseeing tours
- Transport by car or minivan (depending on the group size)
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Airfare
- Food and drinks not specified
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Day 1: Túcume Pyramids and the Museum of the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán
Transfer to Lima airport for departing to Chiclayo City. Arrival and visit to the Valley of the Pyramids in Túcume, spectacular urban center, the most important one of its time, located at only 33 km from Chiclayo; the legend of the God Naylamp and the Queen Ceterni coming from the sea, still lifts the spirits of the people. In the city of Lambayeque, tour of the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipán, it was built similar to the original tomb and it houses treasures in gold, silver and precious stones of a unique beauty. A visit that will be impossible to forget. A unique museum in all of South America. Lunch in a restaurant of typical northern cuisine. Return to Chiclayo.
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2Day 02
Day 2: Huaca El Brujo Archaeological complex and the Museum of the Lady of Cao.
Departure to Trujillo in private transportation. On route, we will divert course to go across the sugar cane plantations of the north and arrive at the small town of Magdalena de Cao. We will go into the sandy area to find the Huaca El Brujo. A beautiful place where the tattooed mummy of the Lady of Cao was found, together with clothes, offerings and jewelry that accompanied her in her burial site. The archaeologists are still finding new discoveries in the Huaca, observing its different stages and levels of construction. Seeing all will transport us to an ancient world dominated by their beliefs and their territorial predominance. You can observe the mummy of the Lady of Cao with her tattoos that reflected her power. Lunch. Continuation of our trip by land to Trujillo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
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3Day 03
Day 3: Temple of the Moon, Chan Chan Citadel and totora reed vessel in Huanchaco
In the morning, visit to the impressive Huaca de la Luna, the power center in the Trujillo Valley during the Moche period. Tour of the Site Museum; there we will find many objects in its interior. Inside the Huaca we will observe the representations of the gods drawn in high relief on the walls of this ancient temple. Our next stop will be at the Huaca del Arco Iris or Huaca del Dragón, from the Chimu culture. We continue towards Huanchaco, an ancient cove of fishermen where we will appreciate the old reed vessels known as “Caballitos de Totora” (“Totora Reed Horses”) with which they keep the ancient tradition of artisanal fishing. Lunch in Huanchaco. In the afternoon, visit to the ancient Chan Chan citadel. We will enter the Nik-An Palace, located in the south western side of Chan Chan, touring its ceremonial squares, worshiping places, reservoirs, barns, cemeteries, and others. Transfer to the airport. Arrival and transfer to your hotel or lodging in Lima.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Chiclayo. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Chiclayo. · Tour end: Drop-off service provided in Chiclayo.
