EXPEDITION OVERVIEW 

7 Days of unique history, archeology and Unique landscapes in the northern Andes of Peru, Discover the Deep 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 +transfer to Chiclayo|

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

Day 3 |Lord of Sipán -Route A|

Depature : 09:00 am/5: 00 pm

Huaca Rajada complex
When we talk about the Lord of Sipán, we’re talking about one of the most emblematic figures of the Mochica culture. The Lord of Sipán was an ancient Mochica ruler from the 3rd century, whose discovery proved far-reaching for world archeology as his tomb was the first royal burial site found intact in South America, and belonging to a Peruvian civilization prior to the Inca Empire.

The royal tomb of the Lord of Sipán was discovered by Dr. Walter Alva and his team of researchers in 1987, in Huaca Rajada, an archeological complex southeast of the city of Chiclayo. According to studies, the Mochica ruler was 1.65 meters tall, approximately 30 years old and probably died between 240 and 310 AD. He was found in a wooden coffin, the first of its kind found in America. Next to his head and feet were two skeletons of young women and the skeletons of a dog and two llamas on either side. Covered from head to toe in gold, silver, copper and precious stones, his skull was on a gold plate, showing how important this ancient leader was to the Mochica culture.

witches market or Bruning Museum
A market where you can buy everything, although the most striking is usually related to witchcraft. Here we will find the necessary ingredients to make any magic potion, dried snakes, preparations for spells, all kinds of herbal and leaf-based remedies and ceremonial objects such as masks, drums, whistles, etc… A very curious place full of color and exoticism. Especially in the morning, the market is full of people, because as we tell you here, not only products for witchcraft are purchased, but also daily food. However, for the tourist what is interesting lies in the products of magic and sorcery.

Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
Given the cultural significance of the findings and under the impetus of their discoverer, Walter Alva, the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum was constructed in the city of Lambayeque, in the department of Lambayeque, itself considered to be one of the most important tourist attractions in the northern part of the country. Opened in 2002 and with an architectural design inspired by the ancient truncated pyramids of the Mochica culture, its main attraction is the tomb of the Lord of Sipán, its jewels, pottery and funerary offerings.

Day 4 |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 5|Cumbemayo Rocky Forest +Otuco Ventanillas|

Depature : 09:30 am/1: 30 pm

On this tour you will visit the ancient aqueducts and archaeological wonders ofCumbemayo. 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.

 for Lunch on the countrysite with a local guinea pig  with red sause patatoes (optional -free lunch )

The Ventanillas de Otuzco

It 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|City Tours +souveniers |

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 7|Transfer de apt to Lima

After this experiencie tours we leave you in cajamarca airport.

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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.

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