THE CHIMU EMPIRE OF CHAN CHAN
2 Days / 1 Night |
Built by the Chimu Empire approximately 1200 AD, the citadel of Chan Chan consisted of nine major sub-cities. Each built by a previous leader and at their height, housed more than 50,000 inhabitants. With a span of more than 45 square miles it was the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas and the largest mud city in the world. It took more than 100 million adobe bricks and thousands of man hours to build this archaeological wonder. The temples and pyramids were adorned with plates of gold and from the palace gardens, plants and animals were made of precious metals. Even the citadel walls were beautifully painted with murals and relief decoration of animals, fish and gods of their cultural beliefs. Though the Chimu were expert in the craftsmanship of precious metals, they are also remembered for their rituals of the battlefield. It is said they would capture their enemies and place the head on a staft to show it as trophy for their victory at war as well as for all others to judge them by their strength. In the middle 1400's the Inca Indians arrived into the region bringing with them a change of leadership. Although the leaders of the Chimu were "escorted off to Cuzco" the structure of their confederation remained somewhat intact. Today, the influence of the Chimu still exists in the arts of the ancestors who live in this northern desert region.
Day 1 -Afternoon flight from Lima to Trujillo where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the evening on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 -Full day of tours to El Dragon Ruins & Chan Chan. Built by the Chimu Empire approximately 1200 AD, the citadel of Chan Chan consisted of nine major sub-cities. Each built by a previous leader and at their height, housed more than 50,000 people. With a span of more than 45 square miles it was the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas and the largest mud city in the world. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. ( B )
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CLASS TYPE |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
| TOURIST |
$239.00 |
$179.00 |
$159.00 |
| FIRST |
$269.00 |
$209.00 |
$189.00 |
Package includes:
One night in Trujillo, english & multi-lingual speaking guides,
all tours, transfers, entry fees and meals where noted on the program.
THE LORD OF SIPAN
&
THE CHIMU EMPIRE OF CHAN CHAN
3 Days / 2 Nights |
If you want to see the real thing this is it !! With our personal escorted local archaeologist guide who was under the instructions of Dr. Alva walk the paths just as they did during these important discoveries. From Chiclayo to Trujillo these areas are the most important regions that are least to be explored by the western tourist and the importance as well as accessibility is far better than that of ANY other tourist region in Peru. Archaeologically importance wise this region is the richest in history & financially wise to have been discovered intact in atleast the last 100 years. New and unknown sites are being excavated every day / year.
Day 1 - Morning flight from Lima to Chiclayo where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. First you and our local archaeologist guide will visit the most important site of the Lord of Sipans Tomb and the site of Pampa Grande where Dr. Walter Alvas is credited to the most significant archaeological discovery in the western hemisphere. Later proceed north to the site of Tucume, known as the last capital of the Lambayeque kingdom. Here lies some 26 pyramid type structures that served as housings and temples his is where the noted archaeologist Thor Heyderdahl is credited (amongst other accomplishments ) for the scientific excavations. Return to Chiclayo in the late afternoon then continue to the seaside town at Pimentel Bay where the local fisherman build the typical reed boats & you can watch the sunset. Afterwards return to Chiclayo and your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2 - Morning you will be met by our local archaeologist guide for visit the "NEW" Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipan Museum where numerous artifacts of the Moche civilization including the Lord of Sipan tomb are secure for public viewing. Later you will depart by private car via the Pan American Highway to Trujillo with visits to the Sun & Moon temples. Late afternoon arrival into Trujillo where you will transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. ( B )
Day 3-
Full day of tours to El Dragon Ruins & Chan Chan. Built by the Chimu Empire approximately 1200 AD, the citadel of Chan Chan consisted of nine major sub-cities. Each built by a previous leader and at their height, housed more than 50,000 people. With a span of more than 45 square miles it was the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas and the largest mud city in the world. Early evening you will be met and transferred to the Trujillo airport for the flight to Lima. ( B )
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CLASS TYPE |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
| TOURIST |
$569.00 |
$429.00 |
$379.00 |
| FIRST |
$639.00 |
$459.00 |
$429.00 |
Package includes:
One night in Chiclayo,one night in Trujillo,english & multi-lingual speaking guides,
all tours, transfers, entry fees and meals where noted on the program.
*****SPECIAL*****
3 DAY/2 NIGHT COMBO TRUJILLO & CHICLAYO
$439.00 ea.
**BASED ON DOUBLE PER PERSON**
CAJAMARCA
ATAHUALPA & THE CHAMBER OF GOLD
2 Days / 1 Nights |
Day 1 - TRUJILLO - CAJAMARCA
Morning you will be met and transferred Main Square, San Francisco church, Cathedral, Belen (old hospital of the viceregal period). Ethnography,Religiuos and Archaeological Museum, the rescue room of the Inca Atahualpa, Santa Apolonia hill, fantastic natural bay window where you can see the whole city and valley. Overnight at the hotel. ( B )
2nd Day - CAJAMARCA - OTUZCO SMALL WINDOWS - CALLACPOMA - INCA'S BATHS
Today we start the day with a visit to the “Otuzco Windows” the great necropolis of crypts dug in stonework outcrops Later We will visit the Ventanillas de Otuzco, which is a great pre-Inca cemetery (necropolis) well known for its crypts that were dug in quarry rocks (volcanic stone). Later continue to the Callacpoma caves, where to observe ancient cave art drawings. Before returning to the city, we will visit the Inca’s Baths, which are known for there thermal and medicinal qualities. The main site to visit is the rescue room (Inca Atahualpa filled this room with silver and gold to give it to the conqueror Francisco Pizarro in exchange of his freedom. Afterwards return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. ( B )
Day 3 - CAJAMARCA - TINGO
Morning you will be met and transferred to the Cajamarca airport / bus station for flight / ride out.
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CLASS TYPE |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
| TOURIST |
$299.00 |
$229.00 |
$209.00 |
| FIRST |
$369.00 |
$279.00 |
$249.00 |
Includes :
2 nights Cajamarca, tours of City, Chamber of ransom, La Collpa, Inca Baths,
Windows of Otuzco, Cumbe Mayo, guides, transfers & some meals.
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