Trujillo -Chachapoyas

From Coastal Region up to the Mountain

5DAYS/4NIGHTS

FROM $/. 2500.OO

Trip Type

Pre Inca Sites,Nature

Activity Level

Light/Moderated

EXPEDITION OVERVIEW

Travel to the north of Peru and discover the oldest treasures before the Incas and walk in the mud temples, labyrinthine cities and end in the landscapes of the mountains and northern jungle of Peru

Day 1 | welcome to Trujillo - Full Day Trujillo |

Welcome to Trujillo Spring Capital . On this day 1 Our staff will pick you up from the airport or Bus terminal to your Hotel(Day before ) or if you come in same day we pick you ap and we go straight to our tours. 

Depature : 09:00 am/4: 00 pm

*  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 village of Huanchaco 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 3 |El Brujo complex &The Lady of Cao|

Departure : 09:00 am

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

Back to your Hotel .

2:00 pm |Free Hours ,End of Services

 

Day 4 |Private Transfer to Chachapoyas City |

We have a private transfer from Trujillo to Chachapoyas for around 10 hours driving , crossing deserts, valleys, rivers until reaching up to the Amazon or Sierra Region to discover the best of this Pre Incas Cultures known as the cloud’s men.

Day 5| kuelap |

After a short time driving about 45”we arrive at the archaeological Macro zone to see a short remains about a traditional domestic architecture and take a quickly explanation about this complex built on the slope of a hill, so then we drive to Nuevo Tingo town, and then it’s ready to board the first electromechanical system of cable car build in Peru (cable car) this will take us on a 20-minute trip over 4 kilometers.
Kuelap is a magical place where we visit different sectors such as ceremonial enclosures, the main temple, circular rooms, etc. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Day 6| Gocta |

We drive to Cocachimba town about 1 hour away, from there we start walking for two hours to Gocta Waterfall (771 meters high considered the third highest in the world) On the way, you will see sugar cane fields with a typical trapiche, and as well as variety the flora and fauna on the trail, so after you got tired a view of the Gocta Water fall is seen.

Day 7 | Transfer to Jaen apt |

End of our services , However Norte expedition Team suggested to take a extension tour around south of Peru.

What is include?

  • Tickets fees
  • Transfers in private vehicle
  • Nice inglish tour guide
  • Personalized Attention
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Water bottle x passenger
  • Pick up from hotel or airport
  • Security protocols

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

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
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