3-Day Trujillo Archaeology Tour with Chan Chan and El Brujo
About This Tour
Embark on a captivating exploration of Trujillo, Peru, from a warm welcome in the Spring Capital to remarkable archaeological discoveries across the region. Vis...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Trujillo, Huanchaco, Chicama, Chan Chan · Languages: English, French, Spanish
Know before you go: This tour is a circuit for lovers of history and archaeology who want to discover more of our pre-Inca history before travelling south in Peru and learning about Inca history.
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What's Included
- Entrance ticket fees
- Transfers in a private vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide
- Personalized attention
- Entrance tickets
- One bottle of water per passenger
- Pickup from the hotel or airport
- Security protocols
Not Included
- Airfare to and from the destination
- Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
- Visas
- Any activity not described in What's Included
- Meals on your own
- Gratuities
- Hotels
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Welcome to Trujillo
Welcome to Trujillo, the Spring Capital. On this day:Our staff will pick you up from the airport or bus terminal and transfer you to your hotel.Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy a short guided tour around Trujillo's colonial city. Our staff will pick you up from the airport or bus terminal and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy a short guided tour around Trujillo's colonial city.
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2Day 02
Temples, Huacas and Chan Chan
Departure times: 09:00 am / 4:00 pm Visit the Temples of the Sun and the Moon:The religious center of the Moche culture, developed between 100 and 900 AD.This archaeological complex showcases two large flat-topped pyramids called huacas. Visit the Temples of the Sun and the Moon: The religious center of the Moche culture, developed between 100 and 900 AD. This archaeological complex showcases two large flat-topped pyramids called huacas. Drive north of Trujillo to visit Huaca Dragon:Also known as Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Pyramid).It belongs to the Chimu culture. Drive north of Trujillo to visit Huaca Dragon: Also known as Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Pyramid). It belongs to the Chimu culture. Visit the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco:Enjoy a seafood lunch.Huanchaco is one of the most famous beaches in Peru.Traditional fishing boats called caballitos de totora are still in use today. Visit the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco: Enjoy a seafood lunch. Huanchaco is one of the most famous beaches in Peru. Traditional fishing boats called caballitos de totora are still in use today. Visit Chan Chan:The largest adobe city in America.Built by the Chimu civilization.It covers an area of about 20 square kilometers. Visit Chan Chan: The largest adobe city in America. Built by the Chimu civilization. It covers an area of about 20 square kilometers.
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3Day 03
El Brujo and Magdalena de Cao
Departure: 09:00 am Drive to Chicama Valley, about 60 km north of Trujillo, to visit El Brujo:Another complex of the Moche civilization.Archaeological excavations began here in 1990.Discover the Woman of Cao, a 1,500-year-old tattooed female mummy. Drive to Chicama Valley, about 60 km north of Trujillo, to visit El Brujo: Another complex of the Moche civilization. Archaeological excavations began here in 1990. Discover the Woman of Cao, a 1,500-year-old tattooed female mummy. Visit the village of Magdalena de Cao:Taste a traditional drink fermented underground for 1 to 2 years called Visit the village of Magdalena de Cao: Taste a traditional drink fermented underground for 1 to 2 years called
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Trujillo, Perú · Tour start: Trujillo, Perú — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
