Great Moche Dynasties, Adobe Cities, and Northern Dry Forests

Treasures of the North: Trujillo & Chiclayo

A fascinating journey through northern Peru that combines ancient history, colonial architecture, and unique natural landscapes. Explore the great ceremonial centers of the Moche, Chimú, and Lambayeque cultures in Trujillo and Chiclayo. Admire imposing complexes such as Chan Chan, El Brujo, and Túcume; the prestigious Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán Museum; the traditional *caballitos de totora* (reed watercraft) in Huanchaco; and the biodiversity of the Chaparrí Reserve.

Tour and Detailed Visits

Days 01 & 02 | Arrival in Lima & Trujillo City Tour

Arrival in Lima and transfer to Miraflores.
The following day, a flight to Trujillo to tour its colonial mansions, historic churches, and the UNT Archaeological
Museum.

Day 03 | Huacas del Sol y la Luna & Huanchaco

Explore the Moche murals at Huaca de la Luna and visit Moche descendants. Discover the ancient *caballitos de totora* (reed watercraft) at the Huanchaco fishing cove.

Day 03 | Chan Chan Citadel (Nik-An Palace)

In the afternoon, visit the largest impressive adobe city in pre-Columbian America, exploring its ceremonial plazas, storehouses, and friezes at the Nik-An Palace.

Day 4 | El Brujo, the Lady of Cao & Chiclayo

Excursion to El Brujo to admire the tomb and museum of the Lady of Cao, the first female ruler of ancient Peru.
Road transfer to
Chiclayo.

Day 05 | Ecology & Wildlife at the Chaparrí Reserve

Interpretive hike through the protected dry forest at the foot of the sacred Cerro Chaparrí—a sanctuary for the spectacled bear, the white-winged guan, and other northern species.

Day 06 | Túcume, Royal Tombs & Return Flight

Tour the 26 pyramids of Túcume and the renowned Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán Museum before transferring to Chiclayo Airport for your flight
to Lima.

include

Private airport–hotel–airport transfers in Lima, Trujillo, and Chiclayo

1 night in Lima, 2 nights in Trujillo, and 2 nights in Chiclayo (selected hotels with breakfast included)

Visitas guiadas a Trujillo Colonial, Huacas del Sol y la Luna, Chan Chan, Huanchaco, El Brujo/Señora de Cao.

Admission tickets to all the mentioned museums, reserves, and archaeological sites.

not include

International flight tickets to/from Peru.

Domestic flight tickets (Lima, Trujillo, and Chiclayo routes).

Domestic and international airport fees.

Meals not mentioned

Tour Details

A grand tour of the Moche and Lambayeque Route: Chan Chan, the Lady of Cao, the Lord of Sipán, the pyramids of Túcume, and the Chaparrí Ecological Reserve.

Duration

06 Days / 05 Nights

Nature

Chaparrí Ecological Reserve (Spectacled bear)

Experience

Archaeology | History | Nature | Tradition