4-Day Classic Trujillo Tour Package

4-Day Classic Trujillo Tour Package

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4-Day Classic Trujillo Tour Package

4 Days Starting and ending in Trujillo, Peru

Visiting: Trujillo

Tour operator:

Tangol Tours

Tour code:

984

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Tour operated in:

English , French

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $806

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through Trujillo, Peru, where history and culture intertwine. This classic tour package invites you to explore the region's rich archaeological heritage with expert guidance. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the Americas, and marvel at the Temples of the Sun and the Moon, remnants of the ancient Moche civilization. Delve into local history at the Museum of Archaeology and History of the National University of Trujillo and the El Brujo Archaeological Complex. Experience the vibrant culture of Magdalena de Cao, where you can taste the traditional Chicha de Jora. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in centrally located hotels, with breakfast included, and savor a delightful lunch in the coastal town of Huanchaco. With seamless transfers and guided tours, this small-group adventure offers an enriching glimpse into Peru's fascinating past.

Highlights

  • Explore archaeological sites with a professional guide.

  • Get to know the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chan Chan.

  • Discover the Temples of the Sun and the Moon.

  • Visit the impressive Museum of Archaeology and History of the National University of Trujillo.

  • Experience the El Brujo Archaeological Complex in the Chicama Valley.

  • Taste the traditional fermented drink Chicha de Jora in Magdalena de Cao.

  • Enjoy a panoramic visit to the historic churches and Plaza de Armas in Trujillo.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Trujillo

Location: Trujillo

Accommodation Name: hotel located in the city center of the eternal spring

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrival in Trujillo and transfer from the airport or bus station to the hotel located in the city center of the eternal spring. In the afternoon, we will begin the city tour with a visit to the archaeological museum. We will start with a panoramic visit to the impressive churches of Santa Clara, El Carmen, and their Convents of Cloister, as well as the majestic Church of San Francisco. Then, we will head to the iconic Church of La Merced and the imposing Superior Court of Justice. We will continue our tour to the historic Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, a jewel built between 1647 and 1666 that houses exquisite rococo altarpieces and paintings from the renowned Cusco and Quito schools. As we continue exploring, you will discover the fascinating Archbishop`s Palace and the charming Casa Calonge, a colonial residence that was erected after the earthquake of 1619 and even housed the liberator Simon Bolivar. Our tour will also take us to the House of Emancipation, now the Continental Bank, and the elegant Itúrregui Palace, built in 1842. Do not miss the charming Plazuela El Recreo and the ancient City Wall, witnesses to the rich history of Trujillo. Afterwards, we will head to the impressive Museum of Archaeology and History of the National University of Trujillo, where objects from the various cultures that flourished in the territory of La Libertad are highlighted. Here you can immerse yourself in the intriguing past of the region and marvel at its valuable relics. At the end of the tour, return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 2 : Huacas Del Sol And De La Luna

Location: Trujillo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Early in the morning, a guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Huacas del Sol and de la Luna, which includes two large truncated pyramids, the Huaca Las Estrellas, Huaca del Cerro Blanco, the geoglyph of the Spider, and other buildings located in front of Cerro Blanco and near the Moche River. The Huaca del Sol was built for administrative purposes, and the Huaca de la Luna was a ceremonial center, built by the Moche culture from the 1st century B.C. to the 9th century A.D. Between these two huacas, there was the urban center with houses, squares, and large avenues. Then, you will make a stop at a traditional Moche family artisan workshop. After visiting the pyramids, you will be taken to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America and the most populous on the north coast between the years 600 and 700 AD. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this archaeological center has small walled citadels, covering a total of 20 square kilometers. You will visit the Nik-An Palace, which was built to worship water and the sea. You will have lunch at a local restaurant in the fishing resort of Huanchaco, known for its Totora reed horses and beautiful views of the sea. Then, you will be driven back to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3 : El Brujo Archaeological Complex

Location: Trujillo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After being picked up from your hotel in the city of Trujillo, you will head to the Chicama Valley, located about 33 kilometers north of Trujillo, to visit the El Brujo Archaeological Complex, belonging to the Moche culture. This place has been an agricultural valley since pre-Columbian times, where activities such as livestock and agriculture, including rice and sugarcane cultivation, were carried out. Rich in fauna, you can find horses, cattle, sheep, alpacas, and llamas. Excavations began in 1990 and discovered the El Brujo Complex in Trujillo, a pyramid that reaches 46 meters in height, with walls decorated with friezes and colorful reliefs depicting complex scenes and geometric figures. This ancient ceremonial center has three main monuments: Huaca Prieta, Huaca Cao Viejo, and Huaca Cortada. The Wiese Foundation, together with National Geographic magazine, was responsible for informing the world about the incredible discovery of the tomb of a female ruler from the pre-Columbian era, dating back to the 4th century. We will explore the site museum known as the Cao Museum, in addition to admiring incredible objects from the era. We invite you to discover the mystery of the mummy unearthed at this archaeological complex, La Dama de Cao, which is 1,700 years old and has been preserved practically intact over time, due to an ancestral ritual in which a mineral was applied to achieve its preservation. After this incredible experience, we will make one last stop to visit Magdalena de Cao, a mystical town of healers located 5 kilometers from the El Brujo archaeological site. Here, you will taste a fermented drink known as Chicha de Jora. The maceration process uses ancestral methods and lasts for one year, underground. After the visit, we will return to the city to drop you off at the Plaza de Armas in Trujillo. The rest of the afternoon is free, and you will stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 : Departure From Trujillo

Location: Trujillo

Meals Included: Breakfast

At the agreed time, we will take you to the airport or bus station in Trujillo.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Enjoy 3 nights of accommodation in centrally located hotels in Trujillo, with breakfast included each morning.

  • Arrival and departure transfer

    Arrival and departure transfers are provided to and from the city center, airport, or bus station.

  • Excursions

    Excursions mentioned in the itinerary are included.

  • Guided tours

    Guided tours in Spanish and English are included.

  • Ticket entrances

    Ticket entrances to various sites are included.

  • Lunch in Huanchaco

    Lunch in Huanchaco on day 2 is included.

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities are not included.

  • Additional food and drinks

    Additional food and drinks are not included.

  • Return to the hotel after the tour to El Brujo

    Return to the hotel after the tour to El Brujo, on day 3, is not included.

Mode of Transport

Arrival and departure transfers are provided to and from the city center, airport, or bus station. Transportation for all excursions mentioned in the itinerary is also included.

Check out our Q&As

  • What languages are the guided tours conducted in?

    The guided tours are conducted in Spanish and English.

  • Is transportation provided during the tour?

    Yes, transportation is provided for all excursions mentioned in the itinerary, as well as arrival and departure transfers to and from the city center, airport, or bus station.

  • What type of accommodation is included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 3 nights of accommodation in centrally located hotels in Trujillo, with breakfast included each morning.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Breakfast is included each morning at the hotel, and lunch is provided on day 2 in Huanchaco. Additional food and drinks are not included.

  • What is the significance of the El Brujo Archaeological Complex?

    The El Brujo Archaeological Complex is a significant site belonging to the Moche culture, featuring a pyramid with walls decorated with friezes and colorful reliefs. It is known for the discovery of the tomb of a female ruler from the pre-Columbian era, known as La Dama de Cao.

  • What can I expect to see at the Chan Chan archaeological site?

    At the Chan Chan archaeological site, you can expect to see the largest adobe city in America, with small walled citadels covering a total of 20 square kilometers. You will visit the Nik-An Palace, which was built to worship water and the sea.

  • Is the return to the hotel included after the tour to El Brujo?

    No, the return to the hotel after the tour to El Brujo on day 3 is not included.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.

Reviews of this operator

Anthony Blasini (Google Reviewer)  

I went on Tangol's full...

20-Feb-2024

I went on Tangol's full day walking tour of Buenos Aires and Sylvia was a very knowledgeable guide who clearly has a passion for sharing the cultural, social and political stories of Buenos Aires and how each of the neighborhoods visited help tell that story. It was a great (and well-planned) overview of BA.

Kumiko U. (Google Reviewer)  

We are Argentine soccer fans...

24-Mar-2024

We are Argentine soccer fans and asked Tangol if they have a tour package in Rosario that includes visits to places related to Lionel Messi, like his birth house and the soccer field (potrero) he played on in childhood. Though Tangol does not have such a package, they tailored a 1-day tour based on our requests for my family (4 persons) with air tickets between Buenos Aires and Rosario, a private minivan + a tour guide in Rosario. The Tangol contact person sent detailed information, including emergency contact, a couple of days before the tour day. Using WhatsApp, she responded promptly and precisely. In Rosario, the tour guide spoke perfect American English. He was friendly to all of us, and we felt comfortable talking to him and asking him many questions. He was knowledgeable about all the places we visited and answered our questions very nicely. That was the best tour of my life!

Murray Sirel (Google Reviewer)  

A tad expensive for football,...

01-Dec-2023

A tad expensive for football, but a good service and availability for anything you have to do in Buenos Aires! Would recommend. We went on a great tour to watch racing club against belgrano and apart for the amazing atmosphere, our guide Martin was tremendous! We would recommend using tangol to others.

Michelle Hosten (Google Reviewer)  

This was one of the...

14-Jun-2024

This was one of the best tours I have done in a long time. It was so well organized with friendly, knowledgeable staff and so accommodating to our needs. We are a Hospitality & Tourism group and the way they dealt with us was just excellent!!. We saw a vineyard and a winery, did cooking classes, attended tango show, visited historical sites and so much more. Whatever was aligned to our requirements , we did it!! I highly recommend this Agency. You get such a memorable experience and then some. Thank you Tangol and Jessica!!! Thanks to Camillo in Santiago , Chile and Augustin, Franco, the drivers like Brian in Argentina.......Great Job!!!

Tjarco Groefsema (Google Reviewer)  

I did a river plate...

24-Feb-2024

I did a river plate organised tour. Very well arranged.

Tatiana Martens (Google Reviewer)  

That was very nice! The...

01-Mar-2024

That was very nice! The operator was super fast and friendly. I confused dates and booked my trip at a wrong date, but I was informed immediately and my booking details were adjusted. The guide was also nice, spoke very clear, gave valuable information regarding the places we visited. Thank you!

Aaron Cheung (Google Reviewer)  

Booked an Argentinos Junior football...

16-Sep-2024

Booked an Argentinos Junior football game at the Maradona Stadium tour package with Tangol. They were very responsive and answered all questions. Transfer is included from office to game, and then game back to your hotel. You have an english speaking guide with you the whole time. We even got to go on the football pitch after the game which was awesome! So while the price is more expensive than compared to you buying a ticket on your own. However, if you don''t speak Spanish and want everything taken care of, I'd highly recommend Tangol to take care of everything for you as I didn't have to worry about anything. This was exactly what I was looking for! to experience a South America football game! Would recommend!

TomoU (Google Reviewer)  

Tangol arranged a special one...

25-Mar-2024

Tangol arranged a special one day tour for our family to visit Rosario, the home town of the famous Argentina soccer players like Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria. We could visit many places (e.g., Messi's birth house, school, and the soccer field, Museo del Deporte Santafesino, Estadios Rosario Central y Newell's Old Boys, etc.) and take many pitcures. Tangol arranged a tour guide and a mini-van driver for us. They were waiting for us at the airport. They were very friendly and also knowledgeable, so we enjoyed talking with them. This special tour was the one of best tours for us.

Frank Candia (Google Reviewer)  

Do not use this company....

23-Dec-2023

Do not use this company. On December 19, 2023, my parents went on the Iguazu Falls tour from Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, using this company. The driver they sent scammed my elderly parents, along with many others in the bus, out of an additional $10 USD per person by making them wait in the vehicle while he went to buy the park tickets. He stripped them of the opportunity to go buy the tickets themselves. This scam involved forcing my parents, along with others in the bus, to pay cash at an exchange rate of 175 Portugese Reais, which works out to approximately $35 USD for each park ticket when it should have been around $25 USD. I asked this company four times for the name and phone number of the driver but they refuse to provide the information. Furthermore, the driver then made each person pay an additional 5 Reais on the way back, claiming it was to pay for some additional fee. Lastly, this booking was done for an 8 am tour departure. The company then sent us an email stating 7:40 am pick-up, which was fine. However, the driver showed up at the hotel at 7:10 am while my mother was still eating breakfast telling her to get moving or he would leave them behind. This is the most disgusting company I have ever dealt with and even to this moment they refuse to provide the driver's information to us because are protecting his scam from the police. I petitioned Viator for a refund for at least one of the tickets but this Tangol company lied to them stating that my parents chose to do the conversion at a much higher market exchange rate with the driver. I hope others that were in the same bus come forward.

Cathie Koss (Google Reviewer)  

They cancelled a tour the...

27-Dec-2023

They cancelled a tour the day before-- Pope Francis in Buenos Aires. If you offer a tour I think it is important to go and do the tour as opposed to canceling the day prior. Super frustrating. Would not book with them again.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Tangol Tours allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 10 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Tangol Tours requires a minimum deposit of 50% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tangol tours charges.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 20 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 8 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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