Chan Chan Tours and Activities

Visit Trujillo’s most significant archeological site on a cultural full-day tour of the area’s most atmospheric and astounding ruins. Explore the sacred structures of the Temples of Moche; feast upon local specialties in the coastal town of Huanchaco; and discover South America’s biggest ancient city at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chan Chan. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, enrich your historical knowledge of the region on this exciting archeological excursion.

After working for over two years with different Cruise Ship Lines providing tours, we decided to offer a customize experience that will fit from your arrival time to your departure time (specially made for Cruise Ship travelers) We are able to customize a group or private tour experience including all the main archeological sites accordingly to your available time in our Home town. Because learning about other cultures shouldn't be expensive!!!

Peru may be known for its Inca heritage, but the country was also home to many fascinating pre-Incan peoples. Explore their history and cultures on a guided 3-day archeological tour from Chiclayo to Trujillo. Delve into the ancient worlds of the Sicán, Chimú, and Moche civilizations with visits to Huaca Rajada (1987 excavation site of the Lord of Sipán mummy ) the Valley of the Pryamids, the former Chimú captial of Chan Chan and much more. Choose from a variety of budget-friendly lodgings to further enchance this multi-day trip.

Set out from Trujillo on a few-hour tour combining incredible archaeological sites with a trip to a popular beachside village. Your adventure begins with a visit to the Temple of the Dragon, known for its amazingly detailed friezes. Then spend some time exploring Chan Chan, the one-time capital of Peru's Chimú civilization. An expert guide provides details on the history and significance of this intriguing site along the way. Your final stop is Huanchaco, a coastal town known for its caballitos de totora, or fishing boats.

circuit made for lovers of history and archeology who wish to have a unique experience and enter routes not common to the public and be the lucky ones to access the best places and latest finds. In addition throughout the tour will be accompanied by official touristic interpreter guide heritage and conservation. Our circuit is designed by experts in archeology and passionate about guiding.

The archaeological ruins around Trujillo are a must for visitors to northwest Peru, though limited signage at the sites can diminish the experience for independent travelers. Make the most of your time there on this guided tour, which includes visits to the Temples of the Sun and the Moon (Huacas del Sol y de la Luna) and Chan Chan, plus a guide to explain their historical significance.

Chan Chan is a complex of adobe and sand and was one of the largest known cities in the Americas. For nearly 600 years, the sprawling city was the seat of an Empire that extended for hundreds of miles, and its residents were masters of engineering techniques unknown to the rest of the world.

Private tour through the most enigmatic cultures of trujillo, visiting the huacas sun and moon, chan chan and huanchaco fishing village with totora rafts. The service is private in mobility with air conditioning and with corresponding insurance; In addition, all visits are with permanent assistance with a guide in English. The service includes pick up from the port, transfers and tickets to the attractions.

We provide the best Service as a Tour Operators with the benefit of a BACKPACKER budget. Because learning about other cultures shouldn't be expensive!!!

This private Trujillo shore excursion is a great way to see top Trujillo sites while you're at port. Visit the pre-Incan Sun and Moon Temples, UNESCO-listed Chan Chan Archaeological Zone, and colonial-era historic center of Trujillo, all without having to worry about timing—your guide picks you up from the dock when you arrive, and takes you back whenever you need to go.

Excursion for those who wish to have the best day of their life visiting pre-Inca places accompanied by an accredited guide and transportation for their tour. Learn about our culture, people and places of interest not attended by visitors. In this tour you can enjoy tranquility in each place and having enough time for each place, the times in each attraction are variable according to the interest of the tourist. Our excursion is for foreign tourists who love and feel passion for traveling as well as our guides when contacting you.

You will visit Huaca de La Luna center of the Moche culture and Chan Chan capital city of the Chimu Kingdom.

With this tour, you will have the oportunity of visit the best of Moche and Chimu culture and also you will enjoy the visit to Huanchaco beach

Are you looking for reasons to escape to northern Peru? Then the beaches, architecture and archeological sites of Trujillo are the ideal plan to spend a memorable holiday with family, friends or your partner.  Known as the City of Eternal Spring, the capital of the La Libertad region is located 556 kilometers from Lima, so the trip is not very long

Do not miss the chance to discover impressive archaeological complexes in the north of Peru, with our Sun & Moon Huacas, Huaca Del Dragon, Chan Chan and Huanchaco Archeological Complex Day Tour from Trujillo. This tour will take you on a trip to the past to discover the secrets of the ancient cultures that once inhabited this area, and to enjoy a delicious lunch at Huanchaco beach, with beautiful ocean views.

You will meet a Moche artisan family, whose work maintains the traditions inherited from their ancestors. Then you get panoramic visit to the Huaca del Sol, you will explore the Huaca de la Luna, the one that most impresses with its conservation and study level. Follow your visit to the 'Huaca Dragon' or 'Huaca Arco Iris', belonging to the Chimu culture. It is a prominent religious monument and ceremonial and administrative centre, built with adobe and whose murals are decorated with friezes showing anthropomorphic figures and representing the rainbow. Continue your walk or through Huanchaco, one of Trujillo's most traditional beaches and famous for totora horses. There you will enjoy a delicious lunch with local flavour. Finally, you will arrive at Chan Chan; the impressive mud city declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Considered the capital of the Chimu culture.

We offer this tour with an English or French speaking tour guide for minimum 2 people. We offer the best of Trujillo: Huaca del Sol y La Luna, Dragon temple, Chan Chan and Huanchaco.