Kingdoms of the North

A transport service will take you to the selected hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a brief tour of the attractions of Trujillo. As an important city during the colonial era, Trujillo has managed to conserve its beautiful buildings and mansions of the time.

Overnight at the selected hotel in Trujillo. 

Arriving in the Moche Valley, be greeted by a traditional family descended from the ancient settlers who built the impressive Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the center of power on the northern coast of Peru during Moche times. After visit the impressive Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the center of power in the Trujillo Valley during the Moche times. 

We continue towards Huanchaco, an ancient fisherman’s cove where the ancient boats called “Caballitos de Totora” will be appreciated. The ancient tradition of artisanal fishing is maintained.

In the afternoon visit the ancient citadel of Chan Chan, whose extension is 18 km2 approx. Enter the Nik-An Palace, located in the south-west part of Chan Chan touring its ceremonial squares, worshippers, reservoirs, barns, cemeteries, etc.

Overnight at the selected hotel in Trujillo. Breakfast and lunch included.

The El Brujo Archaeological Complex is of great importance to learn about the Moche culture. The complex consists of three pyramids: Huaca Prieta, Huaca Cao Viejo and Huaca Cortada. Huaca Cao Viejo is the main enclosure, with decorative friezes and a ceremonial square.

It was there where the funeral bundle of the Lady of Cao was found, in a tomb denoting her importance. The body was almost intact thanks to the techniques used for mummification and adorned with tattoos and jewelry such as necklaces, earmuffs and filigree nose rings, made with gold, silver, copper, semi-precious stones and shells.

After the visit, you will follow the road by road to your hotel in the city of Chiclayo.

Overnight at the selected hotel in Chiclayo. Breakfast and lunch included.

After a delightful breakfast at the hotel, head towards the archaeological complex of Tucume. With more than 200 hectares, the complex houses 26 monumental buildings associated with lower-level structures such as plazas, murals, courtyards and canal systems, reflecting a policy of planned growth and the unique social structure of Lambayeque.

Visit the site museum to have a better idea of what life was like during that period. Then transfer to Lambayeque to visit the Royal Tombs Museum. 

After lunch in a typical restaurant, head to the archaeological complex of Huaca Rajada, an inspiring set of huge adobe pyramids. The place gained special notoriety in 1987 when Dr Walter Alva, then director of the Brünning Museum in Lambayeque, became aware of the clandestine excavations that were taking place.

Afterwards, go back to your hotel to collect your belongings and enjoy a transfer from your hotel to the Chiclayo airport for your onward travels. 

Breakfast and lunch included.