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Chiclayo · Lambayeque · Peru
5 Days - Northern Peru: The Moche Empire
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Sun, color, and joy await us. The Peruvian north offers impressive ancient sites in inhospitable places. It breathes magic in pyramids and memorial tombs and bedazzles us with golden treasures in museums and archaeological sites. The mystery lies here - we just need to be prepared to unveil its hidden treasures.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Unveil the hidden treasures of Peru's north
- Visit the Larco Museum, an 18th century mansion
- Discover the Lord of Sipan remains at the archaeological site of Huaca Rajada
- Explore the ancient ruins at El Brujo, Huaca de la Luna, Chan Chan, and Huanchaco
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Chiclayo
Arrival in Lima, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
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Chiclayo
Leisure. Rest of the day free to explore the city.
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Chiclayo
Stay in Lima.
Day 2
Chiclayo
Local Flavor. In the morning Lima will surprise us with two of the best museums in the country. The Archaeological and Anthropological Museum offers a panoramic view of the most representative cultures that lived in ancient Peru.
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Chiclayo
Local Flavor at Larco Museum. Later on we will visit the Larco Museum; an 18th century mansion built on top a pre-Columbian pyramid circa the 7th century. Lots of treasures often exhibited at the world’s most prestigious museums are there for us to see. Don’t miss the warehouse and the exclusive collection of pre-Columbian erotic ceramics.
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Chiclayo
Transfer to the airport and departure to Chiclayo. Arrival and welcoming reception.
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Chiclayo
Stay at Chiclayo.
Day 3
Chicalayo
Archaeological Exploration at Tucuma. The tour starts with a visit to 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 33kms 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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Chiclayo
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 arrange of flavors for our palate.
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Chicalayo
Local Flavor 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 treasures. An incredible experience you will never forget.
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Chiclayo
Accommodation provided.
Day 4
Trujillo
Archaeological Exploration at El Brujo. Departure on private transportation to Trujillo. It is a three hour ride to enjoy the beauty of the valleys. 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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Chiclayo
Sightseeing. Then we will visit the Lady of Cao Complex in which we could see this well preserved mummy, discovered a few years ago, and possible ruler of the Moche culture. Transfer to the hotel and free rest of the afternoon to explore the city.
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Chiclayo
Stay in Trujillo.
Day 5
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Temple Of The Moon (peru). We shall start the day visiting the Temple of the Moon, at only 5 kms far from town. This Huaca holds beautiful treasures in its polychrome and overexposes friezes and its urban architecture.
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Chiclayo
Sightseeing. 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.
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Trujillo
Sightseeing at Huanchaco. 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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Chiclayo
Lunch time at one of the best seafood restaurants in the area.
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Chiclayo
Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Lima to connect with international flights.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Round-trip transportation from Chiclayo and Trujillo hotels Guide Entrance fees
Not Included
Personal expenses Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
We will provide transfer services for all your tours from your hotels in Chiclayo and Trujillo. For further details, you may contact us by email or phone.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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