05-Day Trujillo & Chan Chan
Discover the rich history, ancient civilizations, and vibrant culture of northern Peru.
Free Quote RequestUnveil the Secrets of Trujillo and Ancient Cultures
Explore pre-Columbian archaeological sites, colonial cities, and fascinating museums on this 5-day journey through the legacy of the Moche, Chimu, and Sicán cultures.
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$815
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05/04
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Ancient Archaeological Marvels
Visit Huaca del Sol y Luna, the sprawling Chan Chan adobe city, El Brujo Complex, and the Valley of the Pyramids at Túcume, uncovering the grandeur of northern Peru's ancient civilizations.
Iconic Museum Experiences
Admire artifacts and treasures at the National Museum of Sicán and the Lord of Sipán Museum at Huaca Rajada, bringing history to life.
Coastal & Cultural Exploration
Enjoy the charm of Huanchaco, famous for its traditional reed boats, and explore the vibrant streets and markets of Trujillo and Chiclayo.
Trujillo Colonial Houses
Chan Chan Citadel
Huanchaco Beach
Huaca de la Luna
Chiclayo Main Square
Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum
Tucume Pyramids
Huaca Rajada Site
Lord of Sipan
Welcome to Trujillo!
Upon arrival in Trujillo airport , you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Trujillo (sea level).
City Tour Trujillo
Private Service – English/Italian/Spanish/French Speaking Guide Available.
Later in the day, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin a guided tour of Trujillo, one of northern Peru’s most elegant colonial cities. Stroll through streets lined with grand mansions and architectural gems showcasing neoclassical and baroque styles. Trujillo lies in the historic Moche Valley, home to the ancient Moche and Chimú cultures. This city also holds the distinction of being the first in Peru to declare independence from Spain in 1820, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and colonial charm.
Hotel & Meals
Overnight: Trujillo.
Meals Included: None.
Chan Chan & Moche Culture Tour
Private Service – English/Italian/Spanish/French Speaking Guide Available.
Today you will explore the Huacas de Moche, an extraordinary archaeological complex near Cerro Blanco, at the mouth of the Moche River Valley. The Huaca del Sol served administrative and residential purposes, while the Huaca de la Luna functioned as a ceremonial and religious center, reflecting the power and sophistication of the Moche civilization, which flourished between A.D. 100 and 900. After lunch, continue to Huanchaco, a traditional fishing village that once served as a key port for the Moche, Chimú, and Inca cultures. Observe the iconic “Caballitos de Totora”, small reed boats still used today, preserving a 3,000-year-old tradition. Your final stop is Chan Chan, the capital and largest pre-Columbian city of the Chimú. This magnificent adobe city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, showcases the architectural genius of the Chimú civilization.
Evening free.
Hotel & Meals
Overnight: Trujillo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
El Brujo Complex & Lady of Cao Tour
Private Service – English/Italian/Spanish/French Speaking Guide Available.
After breakfast, explore the “El Brujo” Archaeological Complex, an ancient ceremonial center showcasing over 5,000 years of human history in northern Peru—from early nomads to the Cupisnic, Moche, Lambayeque, Chimú, and Inca cultures, continuing through the colonial period to the present day. Discover the fascinating story of the Lady of Cao, the powerful Moche woman who ruled northern Peru around A.D. 300.
Trip to Chiclayo
In the evening, transfer to the bus station for a journey to Chiclayo in shared service.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Hotel & Meals
Overnight: Chiclayo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Lord of Sican Tour
Private Service – English/Italian/Spanish/French Speaking Guide Available.
Today, visit the National Museum of Sicán, where you will learn about the customs and daily life of the Sicán culture and explore the tombs and funerary treasures of the Lord of Sican. Continue to the Pómac Forest Historical Sanctuary, where you will explore the dry carob forest, stop at the Interpretation Center, admire the magnificent Millennium Tree, and visit the “Las Salinas” viewpoint along with the Batán Grande archaeological complex. After enjoying a delicious lunch, head to Túcume and the Valley of the Pyramids, spanning 220 hectares. This is the largest open-air archaeological complex in Peru, located in the heart of a desert dotted with dry forest. Explore its impressive pyramids and learn about the civilizations that once thrived here.
Evening free.
Hotel & Meals
Overnight: Chiclayo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Lord of Sipan Tour
Private Service – English/Italian/Spanish/French Speaking Guide Available.
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to “Huaca Rajada”, the site where the famous and remarkably intact Lord of Sipan, a member of the Moche Dynasty, was discovered—the first royal mummy found in Peru. Explore the archaeological site and continue to the Museum of Huaca Rajada, where his remains are carefully preserved and displayed. After lunch, visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipan, considered one of the most modern museums in Latin America. Here you will admire exquisite Mochica artifacts and learn more about the life and legacy of the Lord of Sipán.
Return to your hotel in Chiclayo. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Hotel & Meals
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Hotel accommodation according to itinerary.
- Meals according to itinerary.
- All guided excursions.
- All tours and intermediate transfers.
- Entrance tickets.
- Commercial bus: Trujillo – Chiclayo.
Not Included
- International and domestic flights.
- Entry visas to Peru, if required.
- Airport Taxes.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Processing and wire transfer fees.
Pricing Options
Based on double occupancy, private tours, and selected hotels. Rates may vary according to season and partner availability.
| 4 stars | 5D4N |
|---|---|
| Double room in private service with transfer to Chiclayo by bus | USD 857 |
| Single supplement | USD 609 |
| Additional in private transfer to Chiclayo | USD 10 |
| 3 Stars | 6D5N |
|---|---|
| Double room in private service with transfer to Chiclayo by bus | USD 815 |
| Single supplement | USD 561 |
| Additional in private transfer to Chiclayo | USD 10 |
Hotels
Costa del Sol Wyndham Chiclayo
Chiclayo, Lambayeque
Central Chiclayo hotel with modern rooms, pool, gym, sauna, spa facilities, and on‑site dining — ideal for both business and leisure stays near the city’s main attractions.
Outdoor pool
Free Wi‑Fi
Spa services
Fitness center
Bar & restaurant
Airport shuttle
Casa Andina Select Chiclayo
Chiclayo, Lambayeque
Comfortable city‑center hotel with modern rooms, free breakfast, pool, spa, and easy access to Chiclayo’s attractions.
Outdoor pool
Free Wi‑Fi
Free breakfast
Spa services
Fitness center
Restaurant bar
Costa del Sol Wyndham Trujillo Golf
Trujillo, La Libertad
A luxury resort‑style hotel in Trujillo’s exclusive El Golf district, set amid spacious gardens with a pool, spa, and extensive facilities — ideal for families and couples seeking rest, comfort, and easy access to archaeological sites like Chan Chan and Huaca del Sol y de la Luna.
Outdoor pool
Spa services
Free Wi‑Fi
Garden grounds
Restaurant bar
Airport shuttle
Costa del Sol Wyndham Trujillo Center
Trujillo, La Libertad
Central Trujillo hotel with modern rooms, pool, gym, spa, and on‑site dining, ideal for exploring the city and nearby archaeological sites.
Outdoor pool
Free parking
Buffet breakfast
Fitness center
Spa services
Bar & restaurant
Casa Andina Standard Trujillo
Trujillo, La Libertad
Comfortable city‑center hotel in Trujillo with modern rooms, free Wi‑Fi, on‑site dining, and easy access to the Plaza de Armas and local attractions.
Free Wi‑Fi
Buffet breakfast
Spa services
Restaurant bar
24‑hr reception
Free parking
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Peru is a large country and its geography is varied. The cold currents of the southern Pacific Ocean wash against its shores making it one of the richest oceanic life systems on the planet; its coast is part of the driest desert ecosystem on Earth; the Andes mountains, the world’s only Equatorial mountain range with glaciers, cuts right through the middle of the territory from north to south; and two-thirds of the country is covered by the Amazonian rainforest. How to see it all?
There are some well-established traditional tour routes in the country that are great for those travelers with little free time to explore beyond the beaten path. We at Intense Peru strive to make your experience exploring our wondrous country something more than that. Even if you do not have much time we will help you make your journey through Peru a wonderful and memorable one.
Depending on how much time you have available we recommend these routes to give you ideas on how to start planning your trip.
Do you have one week or less? You can try one of these tours Ancient Caral: Lima – 1d
- Culinary: Lima – 1d
- Lima Tours : Lima – 1d
- Nazca Lines : Paracas/Ica/Nazca – 3d/2n
- Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu/Cusco – 3d/2n
- Sipan – Chimu: Chiclayo/Trujillo – 4d/3n
- Rainforest Expedition: Tambopata- 5d/4n
- Amazon Rainforest: Tambopata – 5d/4n
- Machu Picchu – Sacre Valley – Cusco: 5d/4n
Do have you have more than a week? These are great choices Inca Trail – Machu Picchu: Cusco – 7d/6n
- Inca Trail – Salcantay: Cusco – 7d/6n
- Inca Trail – Lares Valley: Cusco – 7d/6n
- Inca Trail – Choquequirao: Cusco – 7d/6n
- Colca – Lake Titicaca – Machu Picchu: 11d/10n
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We suggest you keep two things in mind when planning your trip to Peru: climate and culture.
Climate
If you are coming from the northern hemisphere, seasons will be inverted. That is, if it is winter where you are, it will be summer in Peru. In addition to the time of year, your location in the country will also determine what kind of weather you will experience. Because of the varied geography of the country, its location near the Equator and the cold Pacific Ocean currents, temperatures and weather can markedly vary from one city to another.
Coast:
The coast tends to be mild year-round, only really having two distinct seasons: warm and cool. It is sunnier in summer (from mid-November to late-March) and can be overcast or even foggy in winter (from April to mid-November), depending on your proximity to the ocean. It almost never rains on the coast. A fine misty drizzle is the most precipitation you may experience. So, bring a swimsuit if you are coming in the summer, and a light jacket if you are coming in the winter.
Andes Mountains:
The mountains will vary in temperature and weather patterns according to the terrain, the latitude, and the altitude. The higher you go, the colder it is. Also, the higher you go, the “thinner” the atmosphere, as pressure drops, so when you stand in the sun you can feel really warm, or if you stand in the shade, you can feel really cold. The air tends to be really dry and heat from the sun travels easily through the atmosphere. It can get hot or cold just as easily. Because of the altitude, the seasons are inverted in the mountains. When it is summer on the coast, it is “winter” in the mountains, meaning, it is the rainy season. This is from mid-November to late March. It is also the warmer time of year in the mountains. From April to mid-November you get the dry and colder season in the mountains.
Bring a warm coat year-round. Layers are best as you can adjust your body temperature by peeling off items of clothing according to whether you feel warm or cold.
Amazon Rainforest:
The rainforest is hot and humid and is a rainy year-round, but it is especially rainy in the wet season (mid-November to late March). Bring a folding umbrella or lightweight breathable raincoat. Quick-drying fabrics and shoes are the best.
Here are some average temperatures and altitudes for several cities around Peru.
- Arequipa: 2,335 msnm | Máx: 24°C (75°F) | Mín: 5°C (41°F)
- Ayacucho: 2,761 msnm | Máx: 24°C (75°F) | Mín: -2°C (28°F)
- Cajamarca: 2,720 msnm | Máx: 23°C (70°F) | Mín: 2°C (28°F)
- Chiclayo: 29 msnm | Máx: 33°C (91°F) | Mín: 15°C (59°F)
- Cusco: 3,395 msnm | Máx: 22°C (76°F) | Mín: -2°C (28°F)
- Huaraz: 3,091 msnm | Máx: 18°C (64°F) | Mín: 9°C (48°F)
- Ica: 406 msnm | Máx: 30°C (86°F) | Mín: 8°C (46°F)
- Iquitos: 104 msnm | Máx: 36°C (97°F) | Mín: 17°C (63°F)
- Lima: 133 msnm | Máx: 25°C (77°F) | Mín: 13°C (55°F)
- Puerto Maldonado: 183 msnm | Máx: 34°C (93°F) | Mín: 21°C (70°F)
- Puno: 3,827 msnm | Máx: 19°C (66°F) | Mín: -11°C (12°F)
- Trujillo: 34 msnm | Máx: 30°C (86°F) | Mín: 11°C (52°F)
- Tumbes: 6 msnm | Máx: 38°C (100°F) | Mín: 15°C (59°F)