- Exploration
- 4 days
- Year round
- Private
- English speaking
Along the way......
"El Norte", the North, as it is called here, is in fact more specifically a reference to the North coast, so often overlooked by the visitor who prefers the South of the country… a mistake… since this region has a great deal to offer… Sipan and Chan Chan are among a multitude of unknown sites nonetheless part of the oldest civilizations in the world, without mentioning a gastronomy, which will astonish the most demanding of fish and seafood lovers.
Day 1 :
Transfer to the Lima airport for a flight with destination Trujillo, town of eternal spring. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Visit of the tourist interests of the city: colonial mansions, Plaza Mayor (Main Square), and the Cathedral. Then, excursions to the Temple of the Sun and to the Temple of the Moon: religious centers of the Mochica culture, built during the 5th century. In the afternoon, visit of the Archaeological Museum of Trujillo. Meals open. Note 1: visitors are not accompanied by a guide on this flight. Timetable and specific airline details to be communicated to visitors upon arrival in Peru. Note 2: due to frequent changes in the flight schedules in this area, this tour is subject to alteration.
Day 2 :
In the morning, visit of the city of Chan Chan, former capital city of the Chimú Empire (13th century), built in adobe (sun-dried bricks). Then, departure in a private vehicle for Chilclayo, an important archaeological destination. Arrival at the hotel. Meals open.
Day 3 :
Day dedicated to the visit of Chiclayo, an important archaeological destination. In the morning, excursion to the impressive Huaca Rajada necropolis, funerary center of the Mochica culture where numerous graves have been discovered. Discovery of the mausoleum of Señores de Sipàn (3rd and 5th centuries). In the afternoon, visit of the Tumba Reales Museum, that includes an interesting collection of jewelry found in the graves. Continuation of the journey with a visit to the archaeological complex of Túcume, ‘the Valley of the Pyramids’. Back to the hotel in Chiclayo. Meals open.
Day 4 :
Transfer to the Chiclayo airport for a flight with destination Lima, the Peruvian capital city. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Meals open. Please note: visitors are not accompanied by a guide on this flight. Timetable and specific airline details to be communicated to visitors upon arrival in Peru. Option: city tour of Lima – contact us.