Discover Chiclayo: All the majesty of the Lord of Sipán and the Mochica world, the dazzling pre-Columbian culture which art has been compared with the Ramses II royal tomb. Going south, Trujillo, colonial capital of the spring season, is waiting for you with flowers and a delicate gastronomy rich in seafood and fishes. A few steps more and you will find Chan Chan, one of the largest mud cities in the world and the “huacas” (pyramids) dedicated to the Sun and to the Moon, impressive testimonies of the Moche culture.

WHAT TO EXPECT   - Transfer airport/hotel. - Half day tour excursion to Túcume and “Royal Tombs of Sipán” Museum. - 1 night in Chiclayo hotel with breakfast. - Transfer Chiclayo/Trujillo with Private Car. - Visit on way to the Archaeological Complex “El Brujo” - Half day tour to Chan Chan Complex. - 1 night in Trujillo hotel with breakfast. - Half day City Tour and visit to the Pyramid of the Moon. - Transfer hotel/airport.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Chiclayo – Túcume, Valley of the Pyramids and Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum Day 1

Upon arrival to Chiclayo, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we will drive to Túcume, the famous Valley of Pyramids, impressive complex conformed by 26 adobe pyramids which were the political and religious center of the Lambayeque culture. To close the day with a treat, you will enjoy a visit to Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, where you can see the pieces of the treasure that belonged to the Lord of Sipán. Overnight in Chiclayo. Included meals: none.

Private Departure to Trujillo - Visit to El Brujo on Way – Chan Chan Day 2

At the scheduled time, departure to Trujillo by private transportation. Visit on way to the Archaeological Complex of “El Brujo”. In the afternoon, we will go to Chan Chan, the biggest and best preserved adobe city in the world. The old capital of the Chimú Kingdom, established in the Valley of Moche between the 12th and the 15th century, was the home of 60,000 people, expanding its area up to 20 square kilometers, from the port of Huanchaco all the way to Cerro Campana. Chan Chan is also called the City of the Moon or the City of the Long Walls. Included meals: none.

City Tour, Visit to the Temples of the Sun and the Moon – Return to Lima Day 3

In the morning, we will visit Trujillo city, which displays beautiful houses from the Colonial and Republican times and the National University Museum, where you can see many interesting utensils from cultures of Northern Peru. Later, we will visit the famous Huacas (Temples) of the Sun and the Moon, where we will stop for a visit and appreciate the grandeur of this ceremonial place, decorated with carvings and multicolor friezes, the restoration work archaeologists are making is supported by private companies. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. Included meals: breakfast.