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3 Day Empires of the North, Mochicas & Chimus (Chiclayo & Trujillo)
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Chiclayo
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note that if your flight arrives in Chiclayo later than 8:30am, you will miss the morning excursion
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Discover the best of northern Peru’s archeological sites and museums on this 3-day tour of Chiclayo and Trujillo. Learn about pre-Incan cultures like the Moche, Sicán and Chimú, and marvel at ancient wonders like Huaca Rajada, the Temple of the Moon and Chan Chan — a UNESCO World Heritage site. See pyramids and mummies, visit the Lord of Sipán Royal Tombs Museum and Sicán National Museum, and admire hundreds of artifacts. Four classes of accommodation are available to suit your budget, and a local guide ensures you enjoy a fascinating experience.
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Guided sightseeing tours
Breakfast
Transport by car or minivan (depending on the group size)
One piece of luggage (50 lb) and one carry-on
2 nights of accommodation at select hotels in Chiclayo and Trujillo
Transfers to / from airports in Chiclayo and Trujillo (flights must arrive before 8:30am and depart after 8:30pm)
Gratuities
Airfare
Food and drinks not specified
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Lima / Chiclayo
3 Stops
1
Museo de sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipan
Huaca Rajada consists of an adobe pyramid built by the Moche people, the civilization that inhabited this region from the 1st to 8th centuries. Explore the site with your guide, learning about the important excavation that unearthed the Lord of Sipán, who was buried with jewels and other treasures.
2 hours
2
Tucume Pyramids
Túcume, also known as the Valley of the Pyramids (Valle de las Pirámides), an archeological site made up of 26 pyramids. With your guide, learn about the site’s history as the regional center for the Sicán culture, who are believed to have built Túcume around 700 AD, and hear the legend of their god Naylamp.
1 hour
3
Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum
Lord of Sipán Royal Tombs Museum, some of the rarest artifacts from the Moche civilization, including those found buried with the Lord of Sipán, are housed in this museum, which opened in 2002. Before going in, take a moment to admire the museum’s unusual exterior — a replica of a Moche tomb. Inside, see gold and silver artifacts, precious stones, jewelry, headdresses and other rare treasures found in the Moche tombs, and learn about the Moche culture and what position the Lord of Sipán held in the ancient community.
3 Day Empires of the North, Mochicas & Chimus (Chiclayo & Trujillo)
(1) Reviews
Chiclayo
About
Discover the best of northern Peru’s archeological sites and museums on this 3-day tour of Chiclayo and Trujillo. Learn about pre-Incan cultures like the Moche, Sicán and Chimú, and marvel at ancient wonders like Huaca Rajada, the Temple of the Moon and Chan Chan — a UNESCO World Heritage site. See pyramids and mummies, visit the Lord of Sipán Royal Tombs Museum and Sicán National Museum, and admire hundreds of artifacts. Four classes of accommodation are available to suit your budget, and a local guide ensures you enjoy a fascinating experience.
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Guided sightseeing tours
Breakfast
Transport by car or minivan (depending on the group size)
One piece of luggage (50 lb) and one carry-on
2 nights of accommodation at select hotels in Chiclayo and Trujillo
Transfers to / from airports in Chiclayo and Trujillo (flights must arrive before 8:30am and depart after 8:30pm)
