Trujillo-Cajamarca

From Coast up Mountains

6D/5N

FROM $/. 690.OO

Trip Type

Green Tours & Pre Incas Sites

Activity Level

Easy

EXPEDITION OVERVIEW

 

6 Days of unique history, archeology and Unique landscapes in the northern Andes of Peru, Discover the Peruvian coast from Trujillo and travel to Cajamarca.

 

Day 1 |Full Day Trujillo|

We pick you up from apt- Htl  in Trujillo

*  The temples of the Sun and the Moon, a religious center for the Moche culture, which developed between 100 and 900 AD. The archaeological complex shows the two large pyramids with flat tops, known as huacas.
*  Then we drive north of Trujillo to visit the Huaca Dragon, also known as Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Pyramid), which belonged to the Chimu culture.

We continue up, to the ancient fishing Huanchaco village   for a good lunch based in see food. Huanchaco is of the most famous beaches of Peru, where you can see the traditional fishing boats (caballitos de totora) which are still in use Today.

 After lunch we continue to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America, built by the Chimu and covering an area of about 20 square kilometres.

Day 2 |El Brujo Complex & Lady of Cao |

We drive to Chicama Valley, about 60 km north of Trujillo, to visit El Brujo, another complex of the Moche civilization. Archaeological excavations started here in 1990, where they found the Woman of Cao, a 1,500 year old, tattooed female mummy.
*  Village of Magdalena de Cao (to taste a traditional drink fermented underground for 1 to 2 years called “Añejo de Cao.”)
* Huaca cao viejo
* Cao Museum

End of Tours 1:00pm

 

Day 3 |Private Transfer to Cajamarca| 

* In the private option (Private vehicle )  we have a 6-hour driving  to Cajamarca crossing the Andes in northern Peru.
From the coast, crossing deserts and valleys until 3,500 meters.

*In group or shared option the bus leaves at 10 pm.
arrival at 5am in Cajamarca

 

Day 4|Cumbemayo Rocky Forest +City Tours

Depature : 09:30 am/1: 30 pm

On this tour you will visit the ancient aqueducts and archaeological wonders of Cumbemayo. This excursion gives travelers a good glimpse into the Peruvian past.

The water channels carved at Cumbemayo are incredible and continue to baffle archaeologists, one look at these smooth and straight structures will surprise you too.

The channels are believed to have been carved with obsidian hammers. They are approximately 3,000 years old and provide evidence of the hydraulic engineering works that the inhabitants of this region were capable of doing. The canals divert water from the Pacific side of Peru to the Atlantic side. There are several enigmatic petroglyphs here as well.

Some archaeologists believe that Cumbemayo was once used for religious purposes. Without a doubt, this is a place of spectacular beauty, especially with its ichú grass and strange volcanic formations. Make sure you have your camera handy when you visit.

The ancient aqueducts of Cumbe Mayo continue to baffle archaeologists. Located on the outskirts of the town of Cajamarca in the Highlands of northern Peru, Cumbe Mayo is an absolutely fascinating place to visit.

Back to cajamarca for Lunch

4:oo pm – City Tours 

City tour: we visit the Plaza de Armas, Santa Catalina de Alejandría Church (Cathedral), San Francisco Church, Rescue Room, Belén Church, Colonial Hospital for Men, Colonial Hospital for Women (Archaeological Museum and Ethnographic Museum), Colina de Santa Apolonia and the “Chair of the Inca”.

Day 5|Ventanillas de Otuzco

Depature at 9:30 am

The Ventanillas de Otuzco is an archaeological site located in the district of Baños del Inca, 8 km northwest of the city of Cajamarca. The area with rare formations from volcanic rock served as a funerary site for pre-Inca civilizations.

Otuzco is the necropolis of a pre-Inca civilization, older than the Caxamarca culture, most probably with Wari culture influences. Hundreds of galleries and individual niches, which resemble windows (“ventanillas” in Spanish), were carved into the rock.

Free afternon to explore the town or just go to take a relax shower in the hot spring water from incas «Baños del Inca «

Day 6|Transfer de apt to Lima

After this experiencie tours we leave you in cajamarca airport.

End of Services

What is include?

  • Tickets fees
  • Transfers in private vehicle
  • English speaking guide for all scheduled tours.
  • Personalized Attention & Guided tour
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Water bottle x passenger
  • Pick up from hotel or airport
  • Security protocols
  • Accommodations  5 nights  (breakfast included).
  • Active itinerary with unique cultural features.
  • All local taxes.

Not Include :

  • Airfare to and from destination
  • Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Any activity not described in What’s Included
  • Meals on your own
  • Gratuities
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Meals not detailed in itinerary.
  • Alcoholic drinks, soda.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Tips for guides and drivers.

Our Galery Photos :

 

Prices In Premium Privated all inclusive

«Choose the price according your number of People – Hotel 4****»

     USD $950.00 /person

Single Occupancy

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     USD $830.00 /person

Matrimonial Occupancy

 

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     USD $795.00 /person

Triple Occupancy

«The tours and prices published on our websites run with a minimum reservation of 2 people.» 

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Prices Shared Group Tours all inclusive

«Choose the price according your number of People – Hotel 4****»

     USD $619.00 /person

Single Occupancy

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     USD $530.00 /person

Matrimonial Occupancy

 

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     USD $480.00 /person

Triple Occupancy

«The tours and prices published on our websites run with a minimum reservation of 2 people.»

Less than 2 people  ask for quote –  clicking down on request WhatsApp

What to Expect ?

In keeping with the nature of an expedition, we keep our schedule flexible to take advantage of the unexpected, adapting our course to the conditions and opportunities that arise. Your expedition experience can be tailored to the activity level you choose, whether it’s light or moderate or a little of both. Travelers should be in good health, comfortable walking or standing for extended periods of time, and able to get in and out of expedition landing craft. Daily activities, walking tours, and visits to cultural or historic sites, with options most days for more physical activities such as longer hikes . All departures are family friendly.

Norte Expedition Team
Expert Local Tour Guides

Why Travel with Us?

    • Flexible Booking
    • Cancel  72 Hours of your Tours and all refound money
    • Specialist in Private Experiences in north of Perú
    • Best Itineraries

 

Highly Recomended in Tripadvisor 

Read what people are saying about Norte Expedition and their activities in North of Perú

william jones
13:04 19 Jan 25
Went to Trujillo for a full day of seeing main attractions., Norte Expeditions did a great job with planning and execution of my trip
T K
01:49 04 Jan 24
Fantastic day spent with Dilser!!!Dilser has excellent English skills and completely helped us understand everything that we had questions about.Visited Temple of the Moon, lunch in Trujillo, followed by Chan Chan. Not once during the day did we feel rushed or like we were asking too many questions.I can’t emphasize the quality of this tour - his patience with our questions, knowledge of the historical and archeological processes involved, as well as his local expertise far surpass many other tours we have been on. At times, we felt like we were with a celebrity - he is well known and locals always smile when he comes around.Highly recommend Dilser and Norte Expedition Tours if you are in the Trujillo and Huanchaco region.
Julia Krzyszkowska
14:08 04 Dec 23
Excellent tour with Dilsar, who was friendly, knowledgeable and spoke very good English, and made the archeological sites around Trujillo come alive for us during our all-day tour. 100% recommended.
Toby Madden
17:53 11 Nov 23
We had a great expedition with a friendly and knowledgeable quide who spoke English. We saw all the tourist sites as well as hidden jewels off the beaten path. I highly recommend.
Caroline Jones
22:20 20 Apr 23
Just had a tour with Dilsar Alfaro Oliva. We visited Chan Chan and the Temple of the Moon. It was a brilliant day. Dilser made the places come alive. His knowledge was extensive and he was incredibly interesting. We would highly recommend having him as a guide.
Celine C
16:55 19 Jan 23
We had a great time visiting El Brujo and the Museo Cao with Dilser. He's very knowledgeable, with a lot of info for us and very nice to speak slower because my Spanish is so limited. I actually learnt a lot about Peru and I would encourage more travellers to see the north!
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