OVERVIEW

ITINERARY

Day 01 ARRIVAL – LIMA - CITY TOUR COLONIAL & MODERN

Welcome and reception at the International Airport "Jorge Chavez, transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon, we start the City tour by colonial & modern Lima, where we visit the Main Square, Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Monastery and Church of San Francisco, famous for its catacombs; colonial houses, among others. Then visit the residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro. Overnight in Lima

Day 02 SACRED CITADEL OF PACHACAMAC– DEPARTURE TO TRUJILLO

A guided tour through the splendid Citadel of Pachacamac, The Sanctuary of God Pachacamac,
Temple of the Sun, the Temple of Pachacamac and the Acllahuasi or Palace of the Virgins of the Sun.

Our excursion begins with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” built in IVth century a.D., and considered as a “sacred village” by the Incas. Then, we will have a guided tour through the splendid and vast archeological site of the Pachacamac Oracle, also known as the temple of the deity. The old Andean civilizations believed Pachacamac was the creator of the universe.

The citadel comprises temples, pyramids and palaces, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of Pachacamac, the “Acllahuasi” or Palace of the Virgins of the Sun, amongst others. The whole area was considered holy and part of the mystical axis of the world.

Finally we will visit to the bohemian district of Barranco, where we will see the “Puente de los Suspiros”, we will continue towards “El salto del Fraile”, the Swamps of Villa and delight in some spectacular sights of the Pacific Ocean.

Transfer to the hotel. At the appropriate hour transfer to the airport to take your flight to Trujillo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Trujillo.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 03 PYRAMIDS OF THE SUN AND THE MOON AT THE MOCHE VALLEY & CHAN CHAN + HUANCHACO

This day we will visit the enormous adobe constructions built by the Mochica culture in the V century, called the Temples of the Sun and Moon, with countless tombs and polychrome murals in which their deity is often printed. It is believed that both were complementary, one administrative and the other religious. Afternoon visit the impressive archaeological complex of Chan Chan, located in the Moche valley 4.5 km northwest of the center of the city of Trujillo (10 min approx.) It was religious and administrative center of the Lordship Chimu and the largest mud city of pre-Hispanic America. Then we will visit Huanchaco beach, located 13 km from Trujillo. Old fishing cove where even until now fishermen maintain the habit of fishing on Caballitos de Tortora “Totora Horses” (the traditional reed rafts of the northern coast), boats of 3-4 meters long used by the Moche and Chimu in fishing trips. Overnight in Trujillo.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 04 EL BRUJO ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE & THE LADY OF CAO/ DEPARTURE TO CHICLAYO

We visit the archaeological site "El Brujo", located to 60 kilometers from Trujillo in the Chicama Valley province Ascope. This complex is characterized by a 30 meters high adobe pyramid; on its walls the Moche’s molded a very rich iconography, the best-known example is the "Executioner." In the afternoon departure by bus to Chiclayo, the trip takes about 03 hrs. Welcome & transfer to hotel. Overnight in Chiclayo.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 05 CHICLAYO / HUACA RAJADA - TUCUME & ROYALS TOMBS - LIMA

We will go to 33 km east of Chiclayo and 2 km south of the town of Sipan, inside the town of Pomalca where is located Huaca Rajada. Here we observed the royal cemetery. Where the tomb of the Lord of Sipan was discovered intact in August 1987. This tomb belongs to an elite character of the Moche culture (200 to 700 d. C.). Near to this tomb is located the priest's tomb discovered in 1988. The Old Lord of Sipan’s tomb, discovered in 1989, the tomb of the warrior chief, discovered in August 1996, the tomb of the second war chief, discovered in 1998. All them belonging to the Mochica nobility. Then visit Túcume, the largest concentration of adobe pyramids on the northern coast of Peru, where it is located the fertile and warm “Valle de la Leche” (milk valley) in Túcume district. This spectacular complex dates back to the years 700-2000 d. C. Formed by 26 colossal pyramids in an area of 200 hectares, has raised platforms around a sacred mountain that inspires mystery, magic and power, then we will visit the famous Royal Tombs Museum . This museum will show an overview of the Mochica’s customs, the warrior everyday life that they had. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight back to Lima. Welcome & transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lima.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 06 LIMA - COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Breakfast. At the appropriate time transfer to the airport to take your flight back towards your country of origin.
Meals included: Breakfast.

PRICES

PRICE PER PERSON IN AMERICAN DOLLAR

INCLUDES

In Lima

• Transfer In / Out
• 02 Overnights in Lima + Breakfast.
• Colonial & Modern City tour
• Tour to the Sacred Citadel of Pachacamac

In Trujillo

• Transfer In / Out
• Visit to archaeological site "El Brujo"
• Visit to Temples of the sun and the moon & Chan Chan + Huanchaco
• Bus ticket Trujillo/Chiclayo
• 02 Overnights in Trujillo + Breakfast.

In Chiclayo

• Transfer In / Out
• Huaca Rajada, Tucume & Royal tombs
• 01 Overnight in Chiclayo + Breakfast.

Meals According to itinerary

Tickets & Professional Guide

Shared Services (Group)

Personalized service.

OPTIONALS

El Programa No Incluye:(Precios por persona)

• Propinas & extras no especificados en el programa (Las propinas son voluntarias en Perú)
• TICKET AÉREO POR PERSONA (ADICIONAR AL PROGRAMA):
  • Lima / Trujillo
  • Chiclayo / Lima

*** Tarifa aérea sujeta a variación según disponibilidad tarifaría ***

***Los Hoteles se rigen por el criterio Internacional de horario de Llegada (check in) a partir  de las 13h00 y de salida (check out) hasta las 10h00. Este horario varía dependiendo de la Ciudad a visitar ***