3 Days / 2 Nights -North Jewelry: Chiclayo & Trujillo
What your day looks like
The north of Peru was the land of great rulers who left us many architectonical jewels, friezes and awesome works in precious metals that astonish the entire world.
The experience, in brief
- Visit Northern Peru
- Visit Huaca Rajada archaeological site, Tcume pyramids, and Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum
- Visit the Lord of Sican Museum
- Private transfer Chiclayo Trujillo visiting El Brujo archaeological complex
- Visit Huaca de la Luna, Chan Chan and Huanchaco
Your day, step by step
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Arrival in Chiclayo, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
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Archaeological Exploration at Tucuma. Start of our tour visiting Huaca Rajada, archaeological site in which the Lord of Sipan remains were found. Then it’s off to the Pyramids Valley in Tucume, an impressive urban center and the most important of its time, located at only 33 kms from Chiclayo. The legend of the Naylamp god and the Cetemi queen, who came from the sea, still lives strong among the settlers.
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We´ll have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area for a chance to try the best traditional local cuisine: a varied and spiced array of flavors.
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Archaeological Exploration at Royal Sipan Tombs. To end the day, a visit to the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, known also as the 21st Century Museum. It was built as an exact representation of the original tomb and it is home to amazing gold, silver, and precious stones.
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Accommodation provided.
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Local Flavor at Sicán National Museum. In the morning we will visit the Lord of Sicán Museum in Pítipo.
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Sightseeing. In the afternoon, departure on private transportation to Trujillo. It is a three hour ride and along the way you will see many beautiful landmarks.
Trujillo
Archaeological Exploration at El Brujo. When we reach Casa Grande sugar hacienda we’ll take a detour towards the Brujo Archaeological Complex and Museum, named after the polychrome friezes on its walls. In the surrounding areas a pre-Inca cemetery to be discovered.
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Archaeological Exploration. Then we will visit the Lady of Cao Complex in which we could see a well preserved mummy, discovered a few years ago, and possible ruler of the Moche culture.
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Stay in Trujillo.
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Temple Of The Moon (peru). We shall start the day visiting the Temple of the Moon. This Huaca holds beautiful treasures in its polychrome and friezes.
Trujillo
Sightseeing at Huanchaco. In the afternoon, and after visiting the Temple of the Dragon, we will arrive at the largest mud city in South America: Chan Chan, capital of the Chimu Empire. The tour continues with a visit to the Huanchaco fishermen’s cove, famous for its Totora reed boats called Totora Horses.
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Lunch time at one of the best seafood restaurants in the area.
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Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Lima to connect with international flights.
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation for all your tours and transfers to/From airports in Chiclayo and Trujillo Visit Huaca Rajada archeological site, Túcume pyramids and Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum Visit the Lord of Sican Museum Private transfer Chiclayo - Trujillo visiting El Brujo archeological complex on route Visit Huaca de la Luna, Chan Chan and Huanchaco with lunch
Not Included
Personal Expenses Tips
What to Bring
Please provide your personal and flight information as soon as possible so that we can program your services with due anticipation
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel Pickup available. All of your tours include roundtrip transfer from/to hotels. One day prior your service, you will receive an e-mail indicating your pick up times.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic