Day 01 CHICLAYO
Arrive in Chiclayo. Transfer to your hotel
Day 02 CHICLAYO
Full day excursion to Sipan. At 35 km (22 ml) from Chiclayo, it is world known for the excavations in Huaca Rajada where the Lord of Sipan was found. The tomb holds golden, silver and copper ornaments, clothing, vases and personal objects of great value. It has a site museum. Continue to Tucume, At 33 km from the capital, this vast site, known as The Valley of Pyramids, can be seen from a spectacular cliff-top about 30 km north of Lambayeque. The complex has 26 adobe buildings that served many functions from rituals to housing. Its construction began in the 10th century. Tucume was the last capital of the Lambayeque Kingdom; initially the first capital was in the Pomac forest, known as Sican. This tour ends with a visit to the Bruning Museum . This museum exhibits more than 1,400 archaeological pieces from Lambayeque, Mochica, Chavin, Vicus, Inca and other civilizations. The most important pieces are 10,000 years old. There you can see, as well, the original Lord of Sipan. The gold room exhibits 500 masterpieces. Lunch not included
Day 03 CHICLAYO - TRUJILLO
Private trasnportation to Trujillo. En route, visit El Brujo Archaeological Complex. It is located 60 km from Trujillo, covering 6 hectares and dates from 3000 BC. Its main section is a 90-foot high-truncated pyramid. It also presents some of the best friezes in the area, including stylized designs of fish, priests and human sacrifices. There are also many burial sites from the Lambayeque culture, which followed the Moche. Arrival at the hotel in Trujillo.
Day 04 TRUJILLO
Full day tour to Chan Chan, Huanchaco and Dragon Temple. Chan Chan, the largest Clay City of pre-Columbian America, was the capital of the Chimu Empire, dates from 1,300 AC and was built in an area of 20 square km. You can observe friezes and high relief decorations. Continuation to the Dragon Temple, Chimu pyramidal temple located about 5 km to the north of Trujillo. Its walls are 11 m high. There you can admire friezes decorated with serpents, warriors and dancers. Also included is lunch and a visit to Huanchaco, picturesque fishermen village and appreciate their totora reed boats, similar to those used centuries ago by the Chimus.
Day 05 TRUJILLO - OUT
Morning visit to the Sun and Moon Temples. This archaeological group of adobe pyramids dates from the Mochica period (4th to 10th century). The Moon Temple (Huaca de la Luna) was built with more than fifty million adobe bricks. Afternoon transfer to the airport or station for departure from Trujillo. You may continue
on the extension of your choice.
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