4-Day Trujillo and Chiclayo Archaeology Tour with Lord of Sipán

4 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through Trujillo and Chiclayo, delving into the rich tapestry of ancient Peruvian civilizations. Explore the Moche temples...

Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Trujillo, Santiago de Cao, Huanchaco, Chicama, Chiclayo, Lambayeque · Languages: English, French, Spanish

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.; Learn about architecture, astronomy, and metalwork in gold and silver.

About Chiclayo

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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.

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What's Included

Ticket fees
Transfers in a private vehicle
English-speaking tour guide
Personalized attention
Entrance tickets
One water bottle 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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Day 01

Arrival in Trujillo and Hotel Transfer

Welcome to Trujillo, the Spring Capital. Welcome to Trujillo, the Spring Capital. Our staff will pick you up from the airport or bus terminal. Our staff will pick you up from the airport or bus terminal. Transfer to your hotel. Transfer to your hotel.
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Day 02

Moche and Chimu Heritage around Trujillo

Visit the temples of the Sun and the Moon, a religious center of the Moche culture, which developed between 100 and 900 AD.The archaeological complex showcases two large flat-topped pyramids, known as huacas. Visit the temples of the Sun and the Moon, a religious center of the Moche culture, which developed between 100 and 900 AD. The archaeological complex showcases two large flat-topped pyramids, known as huacas. The archaeological complex showcases two large flat-topped pyramids, 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. Continue to the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco for a seafood lunch.Huanchaco is one of the most famous beaches in Peru, where you can see the traditional fishing boats, caballitos de totora, which are still in use today. Continue to the ancient fishing village of Huanchaco for a seafood lunch. Huanchaco is one of the most famous beaches in Peru, where you can see the traditional fishing boats, caballitos de totora, which are still in use today. Huanchaco is one of the most famous beaches in 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.It was built by the Chimu and covers an area of about 20 square kilometers. 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 kilometers. It was built by the Chimu and covers an area of about 20 square kilometers.
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Day 03

El Brujo, Magdalena de Cao and Chiclayo

We drive to the Chicama Valley, about 60 km north of Trujillo, to visit El Brujo, another complex of the Moche civilization.Archaeological excavations started here in 1990, and they found the Woman of Cao, a 1,500-year-old tattooed female mummy. We drive to the Chicama Valley, about 60 km north of Trujillo, to visit El Brujo, another complex of the Moche civilization. Archaeological excavations started here in 1990, and they found the Woman of Cao, a 1,500-year-old tattooed female mummy. Archaeological excavations started here in 1990, and 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 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. Visit Huaca Cao Viejo. Explore the Cao Museum. Explore the Cao Museum. After the tour, we drive north to the commercial city of Chiclayo.On the way, we pass through sugar and rice fields.Stop for lunch in the countryside. After the tour, we drive north to the commercial city of Chiclayo. On the way, we pass through sugar and rice fields. On the way, we pass through sugar and rice fields. Stop for lunch in the countryside. Stop for lunch in the countryside. Arrive at your selected hotel by 4:00 pm. Arrive at your selected hotel by 4:00 pm.
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Day 04

Huaca Rajada and the Royal Tombs of Sipán

Begin the excursion to the Huaca Rajada Archaeological Complex, where the tomb of the Lord of Sipán was found.Visit the site museum, which displays remains of gold and silver pieces from older Moche rulers before the Sipán period. Begin the excursion to the Huaca Rajada Archaeological Complex, where the tomb of the Lord of Sipán was found. Visit the site museum, which displays remains of gold and silver pieces from older Moche rulers before the Sipán period. Visit the site museum, which displays remains of gold and silver pieces from older Moche rulers before the Sipán period. Continue the tour to 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 more than 400 pieces including earmuffs, necklaces, jewelry, ornaments, and headdresses worked in gold, silver, turquoise, spondylus, cotton, and feathers. Continue the tour to 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 more than 400 pieces including earmuffs, necklaces, jewelry, ornaments, and headdresses worked in gold, silver, turquoise, spondylus, cotton, and feathers. The museum exhibits the original remains of the Lord of Sipán, as well as more than 400 pieces including earmuffs, necklaces, jewelry, ornaments, and headdresses worked in gold, silver, turquoise, spondylus, cotton, and feathers. End of services. End of services.