North Peru Discovery Tour 4 Days
4 Days - 3 Nigth
Duration of this tour package
easy
Difficulty level of this tour package
Description of the Tour
Peru’s north coast, which tourists frequently overlook, maybe the most significant archaeological region in the entire Americas. The earlier cultures of the north coast were at least as substantial and endured for a far longer time, despite the Incas receiving the majority of archaeological attention in Peru. A trip to Trujillo, an incredible cultural experience, and Chiclayo are good places to start when learning about the intriguing northern cultures of Peru.
Lima
Arrival in Lima, greeting at the airport, and transportation to the selected Miraflores hotel. A group city tour of colonial and modern Lima in the afternoon. Overnight hotel stay.
Trujillo
Private exchange to the airplane terminal for an hour’s flight to Trujillo. Gathering and private exchange to lodging in Trujillo. (B). Within the evening, Bunch (or discretionary private) visits, counting the Huaca del Dragón and the Chan Chan ruins. Visit proceeds to the Huanchaco shoreline, to see the “Caballitos de Totora,” utilized for fishing for centuries within the region. Exchange to lodging. (BB)
Chimú culture developed when the Moche culture kicked the bucket out and built Chan Chán, the biggest pre-Hispanic city in Peru. In spite of the fact that the Spanish saw the dividers of the town when cruising along the coast, Chan Chán had been deserted sometime recently their entry, as the Incas had exchanged the Chimú populace for an unused settlement as discipline for their resistance to Inca run the show.
Trujillo and departure to Chiclayo
Gather (discretionary private) city visit of wonderful colonial Trujillo to the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (the Sun and the Moon sanctuaries). These buildings were once a portion of the ancient City of Moche. In the evening, transfer to transport station to require a comfortable open transport for a 3 hours drive to Chiclayo. Reception in Chiclayo, exchange to chosen inn. Chiclayo may be a bustling present day city, popular for its great territorial nourishment. (BB).
Concurring to legend, the Huaca of the Sun was built in as it were three days, utilizing 250 thousand men and utilizing near to 70 million adobe bricks. It is around 20 mts tall, 345 mts long, and 160 mts wide; in this way considered the biggest Huaca in the nation.
The most fascinating besides the Huaca of the Moon, where surprising wall paintings delineating the ceremonies of the per-Inca Moche culture can be acknowledged, is composed of superposed sanctuaries. Lovely polychrome wall paintings can be seen on their dividers, whose figures incorporate the picture of the God Ai-Apaek. It has an inexact uncommon:
Expansion of 290 mts from north to South and 210 mts from East to West.
Sipan Lord Museum
Gather a visit (discretionary private visit) to the Sipan Master Tombs and neighborhood exhibition hall to the southeast of Chiclayo, where archeologists found an unimaginable gold and silver gem treasure. Lunch in Lambayeque. In the evening, visit to visit the sublime Tumbas Reales historical center. The fabulous treasures found within the tombs of Sipán Lord are presently on show within the unused and exceptionally great Tumbas Reales historical center in Lambayeque. Sipán is one of the wealthiest tombs found since Lord Tut´s, containing uncommon gold, silver, and plated copper things. Return to Chiclayo, exchange to the airplane terminal for a flight to Lima. Flight association back domestic. (BB).
✓ Quality service and safety.
- Transfers: All transfers and group tours in public and private vehicles.
- Visits with local Engish/ Spanish speaking guides and entrance tickets.
- Lodging: 3 Hotel overnights with buffet breakfast.
️× What is not included?
- Drinks, other meals.
- Airport-Tax.
- Personal expenses.
- Flight Lima – Trujillo and Chiclayo – Lima,
☝ Recomendations
- Lima:
- Trujillo: Gran Marques Hotel & Spa.
- Chiclayo: Casa Andina Select.
F.A.Q.s of the Tour
Trujillo is a coastal city in northern Peru, known for its colonial charm, sunny weather, and amazing archaeological sites from pre-Inca civilizations like the Moche and Chimú. It’s often called the “City of Eternal Spring” thanks to its pleasant year-round climate.
The Lord of Sipán was a powerful Moche ruler whose tomb was discovered in 1987 — and it turned out to be one of the most important archaeological finds in the Americas. He was buried with incredible gold, silver, and jewelry, revealing how advanced and sophisticated the Moche civilization was over 1,700 years ago.
The museum is located in Lambayeque, a town near Chiclayo, which is about a 3–4 hour drive north of Trujillo. You can go by bus, private car, or with a guided tour that combines other archaeological stops like Túcume or Huaca Rajada (where the tomb was found).
Absolutely! It’s one of the best museums in Peru, often compared to a mini “Peruvian Louvre.” The exhibits are modern, beautifully presented, and include real artifacts, including gold ornaments, headdresses, ceramics, and more from the tomb. It offers a deep dive into the Moche world.
Lots! Trujillo is surrounded by stunning historical sites:
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Chan Chan: The largest adobe city in the world (Chimú culture).
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Huaca de la Luna & Huaca del Sol: Colorful, massive Moche temples with detailed murals.
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Huanchaco Beach: Chill surf town famous for caballitos de totora (reed boats).
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Cultural shows: Enjoy traditional marinera dancing and local festivals.
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