Breakfast in the hotel.
Departure in 4×4 to visit Sechin in Casma, this is also a pre-inca archaeological site with engraved walls, in which you see warriors and mutilated people. Corresponds to the Formative period, 1800-200 BC. It was discovered in 1937 by archaeologist Julio César Tello.
At the site also visit the Museum of Max Uhle site, which showcases the most important pieces obtained from the archaeological excavations and provides an overview of the history of the town of Casma. Afterwards continue our journey to Trujillo city. Arrival in the evening, check inn and overnight at selected hotel. (B)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Early departure to visit the Huaca Arco Iris or Dragon and Emerald, which belong to the archaeological tourism circuit of Chan Chan. Continue to visit the largest mud city in northern Peruvian city of Chan Chan, Nikan or Tschudi Palace and its museum.
Finally, we visit the Temples of the Sun and the Moon which were constructed by the Moche culture (500 years before Christ). It is said that these pyramids 130 feet tall, are the largest adobe construction on the American continent. Return to the hotel.
Overnight. (B)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Early transfer to the city of Chiclayo, on route we will visit the Archaeological Museum of La Señora de Cao which is one of the most important ancient archaeological sites of the northern coast of Peru. It is located in the Chicama River Valley; this complex is a ceremonial centre where you can see the legacy of 5,000 years of occupation.
We will also make a brief visit to the local Museum of the site. Then we continue our journey to the Colonial City of Zaña and finally visit the Huaca Rajada Complex, this archaeological complex is the repository of many burial chambers, where they found the remains of the Moche Lords. The set is made up of two pyramids joined by a platform, where there was much evidence of gold, many pieces of its skeleton covered was covered by golden objects: a breastplate, bracelets and the sceptre of command, in addition to clothing also jewellery. Arrival at the hotel in Chiclayo.
Overnight. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
At fixed time departure from Chiclayo in 4×4 units to the city of Cajamarca. After 6 hours journey we arrive to this beautiful city. Check in at the hotel.
Overnight. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour around the city, visiting the Main Square, Cathedral, Catacombs, San Francisco Museum, Chapel of the Dolorosa, Colonial Hospitals, Belen Museum, Rescue Chamber (Place in which Atahualpa filled with gold and silver as ransom for his liberty) And Santa Apolonia. Return to the hotel and free time for personal activities. Overnight. (B)
After early breakfast departure in 4×4 units with direction to Chachapoyas, taking the route to Celendin. We will pass by the Maranon Canyon, one of the most beautiful and deepest canyons in South America.
Here it will be impressive to see all the microclimates as well as its geographical contrasts. We will drive down from 3065 m.a.s.l till 700 m.a.s.l to the town called Balsas, afterwards ascend again up to 2150 m.a.s.l arriving in Leymebamba. Visit to the Malqui Museum, where you will be able to appreciate more than 200 mommies, found in the Condores Lagoon.
Arrival in Tingo, check inn at the hotel.
Overnight. (B, BXL)
Breakfast in the hotel.
4×4 departure to the town of Cocachimba. Arrival and registration of passengers at the ticket office. You start the hike (02:30 Hrs) to reach the waterfall of Gocta and admire its unique beauty, take pictures and / or take a bath (optional since the water temperature is 8°C). Return to the town of Cocachimba for lunch in a local restaurant. Lunch. Return to Chachapoyas.
Overnight (B, L)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to the airport in order to board your international flight. (B)
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