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- English
- French
- Spanish
Join the most complete archaeological tour of Trujillo, specially designed for cruise passengers. With direct pickup at the Port of Salaverry, we take you to the most impressive sites in northern Peru in a single day.
Visit the Huacas of Moche, the great ceremonial center of the Moche civilization, with its unique polychrome murals in the world. Explore Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the colonial historic center of Trujillo and end in Huanchaco, the picturesque seaside resort where you can watch the local fishermen with their traditional totora boats.
Why choose us?
Official guides certified by MINCETUR
Attention in English, Spanish, and French
Entrance to all archaeological sites included
Transport with air conditioning
Maximum 25 travelers per group
We guarantee your return to the ship on time
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the disembarkation and arrival area at the port. Our guide will search for passengers with a list of names and a sign with the name of our agency.
Itinerary
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1La Huaca del Sol
Visit of the Huacas de Moche Complex. We start our visit with a panoramic view of the temple of the Sun (you cannot enter , because it is not restored) and the city of Los Moches, with its houses and production carvings. Continue to Huaca de la Luna Our first stop will be in Huaca de la Luna accompanied by our expert guide in archaeology. These temples were the religious and administrative center of the Moche culture (100 AD - 800 AD). During our visit we will tour Huaca de la Luna which is the only one that has been restored, here we will visit its ceremonial square, main altar, decorated courtyards, many of these sectors are decorated with beautiful reliefs painted with representations of their gods and rites.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Plaza de Armas de Trujillo
Plaza de Trujillo We head to the city center to admire its main square, the monument to freedom and the colorful colonial houses.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chan Chan
Chan Chan was the capital city of the Chimu empire (1000 AD – 1470 AD) and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986. The city is composed of 9 large ceremonial and administrative complexes which also served as mausoleums of the Chimú rulers. In our visit we will tour the Nik An complex which has been restored and will allow us to get a sense of how power was organized from this city. We will visit its ceremonial square, fish and poultry corridor, administrative sector, which are decorated profusely with marine motifs, as well as the ceremonial well and royal mausoleum. The visit to this large complex will take us imaginarily back to the time of Chimu splendor.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Huanchaco
Huanchaco is a fishing village that despite modernity resists disappearing and continues to fish in millennia-old boats made of totora. Here we will have the opportunity to see your boats and nets on the seashore and hopefully we can see the fishermen in their daily activities: sewing nets, fishing or offering a ride on your boat to anyone who requests it.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In Huaca de la Luna the tour is 20% wheelchair accessible and baby cars
- Not recommended for travelers in advanced gestation.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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