Full-Day Trujillo Cultural Tour with Chan Chan and Huanchaco
About This Tour
Embark on a full-day tour through northern Peru's cultural gems, from the ancient Moche temples of the Sun and the Moon to the Chimu site of Huaca Dragon. Conti...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Trujillo, Huanchaco, Chan Chan · Languages: English, French, Spanish
Know before you go: The north of Peru is the beginning of Peruvian culture, and it is here that the most advanced cultures began to dominate the Peruvian territory.
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What's Included
- Ticket fees
- Transfers in a private vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide
- Personalized attention
- Entrance tickets
- One bottle of water per passenger
- Pick-up 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
Moche Temples, Huanchaco and Chan Chan
Departure: 09:00 am/4:00 pm Departure: 09:00 am/4:00 pm 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. 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 Huaca Dragon, also known as Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Pyramid), which belonged to the Chimu culture. Drive north of Trujillo to visit Huaca Dragon, also known as Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Pyramid), which belonged to the Chimu culture. Head to the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco for a seafood lunch.Huanchaco is one of Peru's most famous beaches. Here, you can see the traditional fishing boats, known as caballitos de totora, that are still in use today. Head to the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco for a seafood lunch. Huanchaco is one of Peru's most famous beaches. Here, you can see the traditional fishing boats, known as caballitos de totora, that are still in use today. After lunch, continue to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America.It was built by the Chimu and covers an area of about 20 square kilometres. After lunch, continue to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America. It was built by the Chimu and covers an area of about 20 square kilometres.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Trujillo, Perú · Tour start: Trujillo, Peru — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
