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1: Arrival in Chiclayo
Assistance on your arrival to Chiclayo and transfer to your selected
hotel.
Day 2: Chiclayo: Tucume
After breakfast, drive 40 minutes north from Chiclayo to visit the archaeological
complex of Tucume or Valley of the Pyramids, an important archaeological
complex of the Lambayeque culture (BC 1,000 / 1,350 AD), consisting
of pyramids from which the extensive pre-columbian urban site can be
surveyed. Return to your selected hotel. Afternoon, great opportunity
to stroll by the city.
Day 3: Lord of Sipan and Bruning Museum
After breakfast, drive 40 minutes from Chiclayo to visit the impressive
necropolis of Huaca Rajada, a Mochica funeral center where a great number
of tombs have been discovered and where the tombs of the Old Lord of
Sipan (3rd Century) and the Lord of Sipan (5th Century), famous for
its objects in gold and semi-precious stones were unearthed in the decade
of 1980' s by Peruvian archaeologists led by Dr. Walter Alva.
In the afternoon, after a typical northern dishes lunch, visit the
Bruning Archaeological Museum for an introduction to the History of
the Lambayeque Area. The museum houses an interesting collection of
textiles, jewelry and ceramic as well as a replica of the tomb of the
Lord of Sipan. Transfer to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day 4: Chiclayo
Transfer and assistance on your departure. End of services.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- 3 nights accommodation in Chiclayo.
- In and out transfers.
- All applicable taxes.
- Bilingual guided tours.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- 1 typical lunch in Chiclayo.
** Custom made programs may be prepared for groups with special interests.
Extra nights, optional starting and ending points, additional tours
and extra flight reservations may be arranged upon request. All tours
may be provided in private upon request as well. |