Private Tour Trujillo: Downtown, Sun & Moon Temple, Chan Chan and Huanchaco

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480 minutes (Approx.)
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Visit two Chimú archeological sites and the coastal village of Huanchaco on this combo tour from Trujillo with a knowledgeable guide. Start at the Temple of the Dragon (also known as the Temple of the Rainbow), an adobe pyramid that features beautiful frieze murals. Then tour the biggest ancient city in South America, former Chimú capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chan Chan. Explore its plazas and learn about its history, and then finish your tour in Huanchaco to see its famous reed fishing boats. Hotel transport is included.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Chan Chan

On the way to the mud city we will make a stop at the Temple of the Dragon, an allegory of the Rainbow and engenderer of the desert dragons. We will then visit the Archaeological Complex of Chan Chan, with an area of 18 km2 approx., the Nik-An Palace, located in the south-western part of Chan Chan touring its ceremonial plazas, shrines, water reservoirs, barns, cemeteries, among others.

Admission Ticket Included

Huanchaco

The tour continues with a visit to the Huanchaco fishermen’s cove, famous for its totora reed boats called Totora Horses

La Huaca del Sol

Upon arrival in Moche valley, we will be welcomed by a traditional family descendant of the ancient Mochica Culture. We will then visit the awesome Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the center of power of the northern coast of Peru at the time of the Moche. We will be able to appreciate the outstanding group of frescoes in adobe in one of the walls of the Temple of the Moon, disclosed by the archeologists. To finish, we will be able to see some artifacts and tombs of the Mochica Culture in the Huacas de Moche site museum, which displays a range of utensils and pottery of high artistic level.

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Trujillo

We will visit the city of Trujillo with beautiful mansions, imposing portals, balconies and well-preserved churches. We will then visit the Museum of Archaeology of the National University of Trujillo to get an insight of the pre-Columbian cultures of the region.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Departure Point: Tour departs from most centrally located Trujillo hotels. Return point: Returns to original departure point

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4
Based on 2 reviews

What do other 2 guests say about Private Tour Trujillo: Downtown, Sun & Moon Temple, Chan Chan and Huanchaco

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GERRY_H
5
Dec 2019
Clara our guide was lovely, with passion and in depth knowledge of Trujillo and the Chimu people. Only downside was no port pick up or drop off for cruises, so suggest you pre book a taxi from port to town. It's about 45 mins, and should be 15 to 20 dollars.
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Diane F
5
May 2015

Amazing history. Temple of the Sun and Moon are extraordinary.
The guide was superb, very informative and kept us really busy and happy!

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
Not Included
  • Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels