Lima / Chiclayo

Museo de sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipan - Huaca Rajada is an adobe pyramid constructed by the Moche civilization, which thrived in this area from the 1st to 8th centuries. Visitors can explore the site with a guide and discover the significant excavation that revealed the Lord of Sipán, who was interred with jewels and other treasures.

Tucume Pyramids - Túcume, also referred to as the Valley of the Pyramids (Valle de las Pirámides), is an archaeological site comprising 26 pyramids. With a guide, visitors can learn about the site’s history as the regional hub for the Sicán culture, believed to have constructed Túcume around 700 AD, and hear the legend of their deity Naylamp.

Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum - The Lord of Sipán Royal Tombs Museum houses some of the rarest artifacts from the Moche civilization, including those discovered with the Lord of Sipán. Opened in 2002, the museum’s unique exterior is a replica of a Moche tomb. Inside, visitors can view gold and silver artifacts, precious stones, jewelry, headdresses, and other rare treasures from the Moche tombs, while learning about the Moche culture and the Lord of Sipán’s role in the ancient community.

Chiclayo / Trujillo

Sican Museum - The Sicán National Museum, located in the town of Ferreñafe, 13 miles (20 km) north of Chiclayo, offers a guided exploration of its extensive collection of artifacts found in the tomb of a significant Sicán figure, excavated in the early 1990s at the Batan Grande sugar plantation. Visitors can learn about the Sicán people, who inhabited this region from around 750 to 1300 AD, following the Moche civilization, while admiring jewelry, weapons, armor, funeral masks, crowns, gold and silver objects, and other treasures from the tomb.

El Brujo - El Brujo, constructed by the Moche between 1 and 600 AD, features three huacas (temples) — Huaca Cao Viejo, Huaca Partida, and Huaca Prieta. Visitors can learn about the theory behind the site’s name, El Brujo (The Witch), and view the detailed drawings and carvings on the structures’ sides, as well as hear about the religious ceremonies that took place in the temples.

Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao - This museum is dedicated to the Lady of Cao, a female mummy discovered in 2006. Excavated in a remarkably preserved state, the Lady of Cao is believed to have been an influential woman, possibly a ruler, as she was found surrounded by ornate jewelry and weapons. Visitors can see the mummy and her treasures inside the museum.

Trujillo / Lima

La Huaca del Sol - The Temple of the Moon (Huaca de la Luna), located just 3.5 miles (5 km) south of town, is a terraced temple built by the Moche using adobe brick. Visitors can learn about its history and significance, believed to have been used for ceremonial and religious events, and admire the frescoes that adorn the walls.

Huaca Arco-Iris or Huaca El Dragon - Huaca el Dragon, also known as the Temple of the Dragon or Huaco del Arco Iris (Temple of the Rainbow), was built for religious and ceremonial purposes by the Chimú people, who lived in northern Peru from about 900 to the 1400s. The adobe pyramid is renowned for its intricate frieze murals. With a guide, visitors can explore the temple and learn about its history and the theories behind the site, which features carvings of a dragon and is believed to have been used during rituals to honor the rainbow.

Chan Chan - Chan Chan, the former Chimú capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest pre-Columbian city in South America. It served as the center of Chimú political and cultural life from approximately 900 to 1470, until the Incas arrived and conquered the city. Visitors can tour the 7-square-mile (18-sq-km) archaeological site with a guide, exploring its various shrines, reservoirs, and ceremonial plazas. They can learn about its structure, made from adobe brick and mud, and admire its expansive, walled design. One of the main features, Nik-An Palace, includes ceremonial courtyards and walls adorned with friezes.

Huanchaco - Huanchaco is a coastal fishing village known for its caballitos de totora (little reed horses), small boats crafted from reed that have been used by Peruvian fishermen for about 3,000 years. Visitors can admire their unique design and learn about their history and modern-day use from a guide.

• 2 nights of accommodation at select hotels in Chiclayo and Trujillo
• Guided sightseeing tours
• Breakfast and Lunch
• Transport by car or minivan (depending on the group size)
• One piece of luggage (50 lb) and one carry-on
• Transfers to / from airports in Chiclayo and Trujillo (flights must arrive before 8:30am and depart after 8:30pm)

• Gratuities
• Airfare
• Food and drinks not specified

Embark on a 3-day exploration of Chiclayo and Trujillo, the top archeological locations in northern Peru. Gain insight into pre-Incan civilizations such as the Moche, Sicán and Chimú. Witness ancient spectacles like Huaca Rajada, the Temple of the Moon and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chan Chan. Admire pyramids, mummies and a wide array of artifacts in the Lord of Sipán Royal Tombs Museum and the Sicán National Museum. Four accommodation tiers are available to match your financial needs, and a local expert will make your journey even more intriguing.

• Please note that if your flight arrives in Chiclayo later than 8:30am, you will miss the morning excursion

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.