Mythical north Peru
Technical Notes
| Tour Lenght: | 11 Day s / 10 nights |
|---|---|
| Activities : | Archeological, Cultural and Ecological. |
| Places to be visited: | Huaraz, Chavin de Huantar, Chan Chan, Trujillo Chiclayo, Cajamarca . |
| Minimun Number of Pax: | 02 pax |
Itinerary
Day 01: Full Day : Llanganuco Lagoon -Callejón de Huaylas
06 hrs. Arrival to the city of Huaraz. Reception and transfer to the Hotel. Departure at 9:00 a.m. with destination to the paradisiac Callejón de Huaylas with its typic towns such as Carhuaz, Caraz, Paltay, Marcara, Ranrahirca, Yungay and the beautiful Lagoon de Llanganuco (3850 m.s.n), whose waters of turkey colors shows the majesty of the Huascaran surrounded by the wild tropical flora the highest of the world and the Huandoy. Typic Lunch in a touristic break in the city of Caraz. In the return we will visit the artesanal center.of Tarica, arriving aprox at 06:00 p.m. Overnight.
Day 02: Chavin de Huantar
Excursion to the Chavin de Huantar ruines, resto milenario y cuna de la civilización andina que data de 3,000 años de antigüedad, hoy declarado como Patrimonio cultural del Mundo, visitando en camino la Laguna de Querococha, pueblos como Tambillos, Machac. Llegando finalmente a Chavin de Huantar. En el Templo de Chavin podremos observar las Cabezas clavas, el Lanzon, la plaza cuadrada o del sol, la plaza de la luna o circular, las diferentes galerías, entre otros. Almuerzo típico. Retorno a Huaraz. Y traslado al terminal para abordar bus con destino a la ciudad de Trujillo (22:00 hrs).
Day 03: Full Day : Circuit Valle Chicama / Archeological Complex El Brujo
Arrival to the city of Trujillo at 7:30 a.m. aprox. Transfer to the hotel ,breakfast and short rest. 09:30 hrs. we will travel by Panamericana Norte hightway, appreciating the cultivated field of sugar cane, visiting the towns of Chicama, then Chiclín, sugar mill old house, where we will visit the Pérgola and church. We will pass through the port Malabrigo, where for seasons it is posible to observe the most big wave of the world. Lunch.Then we will continue the visit to the archaeological complex of "El Brujo "(the Shaman) containing three large buildings constructed in different eras: Huaca Prieta, the oldest construction on Peruvian coast; Huaca El Brujo, a pyramid from the Mochica culture and Huaca Cao Viejo, with an old Christian church. Actually, scientific works are being done on its magnificent and recently discovered remains. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day 04: Full Day : Chan Chan / Huanchaco
09:30 Hrs Early morning visit to the citadel of Chan Chan (10 minutes from Trujillo), the largest adobe city in the world, ancient capital of the Chimu Empire (13th Century). After we are going to the beach and fishing port of Huanchaco where you can watch the fishermen surfing the waves in their traditional "Caballitos de Totora", little reed boats used by northern Peruvians for fishing since pre Inca times. Afternoon return to Trujillo. Overnight.
Day 05: Trujillo: Sun and Moon Temple - Chiclayo
09:00 hrs we will iniciate the trip with a short journey to the south, passing by the open country of Moche, place of small farmers with its owns customs and food. Visit the enormous adobe constructions built by the Mochica culture in the 5th century, called Temple of the Sun, considered the largest adobe pyramid in Peru, and the Temple of the Moon, housing an extensive burial ground and some fine polychrome murals in which their deity is often printed. Is believed that both were complementary, one administrative and the other religious. Return to the city. Transfer to the bus station to go to the city of Chiclayo (15:00 hrs aprox). Reception and transfer to the hotel in Chiclayo 18:00 hrs. Overnight.
Day 06: Full Day : Huaca Rajada-Sipán / Royals Tombs Museum
Transfer to Huaca Rajada - Sipan, archeological complex situated in the 33 km. at the south east of Chiclayo. We will then start the visit to the Royal Cemetery where we will find the Tomb of the Lord of Sipan, formed by five intact tombs belonging to the Mochica nobility and discovered in June 1987 by the archeologist Walter Alva. After lunch we will visit the Royal Tombs , this museum give us a general view of the Mochicas customs where we will observe the original pieces that where discovered Return to the hotel. lodging.
Day 07: Full Day : Sican Museum / Batan Grande / Túcume - Pyramids Valley
In the morning we will go to Ferreñafe where we will visit the Sican Museum inagurated in may 2000. You will observe a variaty of pieces of the Sican Culture, ceramics, jewelry as well as recreation of their way of living. Lunch. Then we will go to Batan Grande Complex which is located in what in oldest times was the Batangrande cattle which is probably the most important pre hispanic metallurgical center in south america. Then we will visit Tucume, situated 33 km. from North of Chiclayo, where the Pyramids Valley is located, formed by 26 adobe monumental buildings, which evidence the most outstanding period of Lambayeque culture, in this visit we will know Las Estacas Huaca, Mirador, Large Huaca, among others. Return to Chiclayo. Lunch. At around 6 p.m., we will start the trip by bus towards Chachapoyas (10 hours journey). In the way we will see the paradisiacal Lagoon of Pomacochas, situated on the right border of Utcubamba River at 2000 m.a.s.l. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 08: Chiclayo - Cajamarca / Kuntur Wasi Temple
Early morning transfer to Chiclayo bus station for a 3-hour drive to the city of Cajamarca, passing by the towns of Chepen, the dam and irrigation works of Gallito Ciego, and the town of Chilete. Upon arrival in Cajamarca, transfer to hotel. Afternoon bus transfer to the district of San Pablo where Kuntur Wasi is located, a pre Inca religious and administrative center recently discovered by archaeologists of the University of Tokyo (Japan). Return to the city of Cajamarca. Overnight.
Day 09: Full Day : Cumbemayo / Ventanillas de Otuzco
Breakfast, visit to Cumbemayo, appreciating the inca's aqua duct , the stone forest, the sanctuary and the famous monks; at mid Day lunch. Visit to the ex- farm ' La Collpa', district of Llanacora. We're going to apréciate waterfalls, Callacpuna cave, the Inca's Baths, Inca's well, 'perolitos'. After lunch we will visit the ventanillas de Otuzco. On Llanguil Hill, only 8 km northeast from the City of Cajamarca, there are living rock excavations, appearing at a distance to be multiple array of windows. The so-called Ventanillas (Niches) of Otuzco (2,850m.a.s.l.) are actually part of an old cemetery of the Cajamarca Culture, which niches are neatly arranged in rows. Apparently, this was an important place for honoring ancestors, which remains may have been removed from their original tombs to be deposited in this necropolis.Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 10: City Tour - Cuarto de Rescate / Porcon Farm
Breakfast. City tour where we will know the most important places: The Main Square, San Francisco Church; the Cathedral, which is famous for its impressive facade engraved in volcanic rock. Belen, ancient hospital dating from the Viceroyship times. The Archaeological, Ethnographic and Religious Museum. The Room of Rescue, which was filled twice with silver and once with gold by the Inca Atahualpa. The Hill St. Apolonia, splendid natural belvedere from where the City and the Valley can be seen; and the Chair of the Inca. Lunch the we will visit the porcon farm. The Atahualpa Jerusalem Cooperative or Porcón Farm, as it is also known, is an excellent sample of peasant work, offering visitors the opportunity of participating in different agricultural or livestock tasks. Actually, in addition to the traditional crops of the former hacienda, the livestock business has been successFully developed, including cattle and camelidae. There are also deer, ocelots, monkeys and eagles. In Porcón, 30 km northeast from Cajamarca (116 km from Lower Porcón) at 3,400m.a.s.l, an exemplary reforestation process has been carried out, responsible for the recovery of 10,000 ha of forest. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 11: Cajamarca / Lima
Morning at leisure for personal activities. At the appropriate time you will be transfered to the airport or bus station to return to the city of Lima.
Tour Inclusions
Your stay at the lodge is all inclusive from your arrival in Puerto Maldonado until your departure:
- Excursion Vallée Chicama + El Brujo
- Excursion Chan Chan + Huanchaco
- Excursion Sun Temple - Moon Temple
- 02 nights of lodging in Trujillo
- Excursion Huaca Rajada - Sipan / Tombs Royals Museum
- Full Day Sican Museum / Batan Grande / Tucume
- Tkt Bus Lima - Trujillo
- Tkt Bus Trujillo - Chiclayo
- Tkt Bus Chiclayo / Cajamarca
- Tkt Bus Huaraz / Trujillo
- Full Day Lagoon Llanganuco - Callejón de Huaylas
- Exc. Chavin de Huantar
- Kuntur Wasi Temple
- Full Day Cumbemayo / Ventanillas de Otuzco
- City Tour / Porcón Farm
- 03 Nights of lodging in Chiclayo
- 03 Nights of lodging in Cajamarca
- Servicios de guías español - ingles
- Meals according to the program:
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
- Permanent assistance.
Note: During the hike you will have to carry the sleeping bag, pad and your personal stuff (e.g. backpack). You can request availability for a extra personal porter, not included in rates.
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