Trujillo 3 or 4-Day Itinerary

• Snapshot of Trujillo’s remarkable archaeology & architecture, including Huaca de la Luna & Chan Chan.  

• Staying in the heart of Trujillo, right on its magnificent Plaza de Armas.

• Can add extra day to explore El Brujo & the Lady of Cao.

Few places in the Americas can claim a historical and archaeological legacy comparable to Trujillo. It was here, between the Moche and Chicama rivers, that the Moche culture reached its apogee, leaving behind the Huacas of the Sun and Moon, the El Brujo complex and the Lady of Cao.

Later, the Chimu culture built the vast city of Chan Chan, whose dimensions surprise us even today.

And finally, the importance of Trujillo under Spanish rule has left a historic centre full of mansions, churches and convents.

Trujillo 3-Day Itinerary Outline:

Day 1: Arrive Trujillo airport or bus station; transfer to hotel. Tour of Colonial Centre. Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro.
Day 2: Visit Huaca de la Luna; Huanchaco; Visit Chan Chan. Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro.
Day 3: Transfer to Trujillo airport or bus station.

Trujillo 4-Day Itinerary Outline:

Day 1: Arrive Trujillo airport or bus station; transfer to hotel. Tour of Colonial Centre. Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro.
Day 2: Visit Huaca de la Luna; Huanchaco; Visit Chan Chan. Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro.
Day 3: Full-day visit to El Brujo. Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro.
Day 4: Transfer to Trujillo airport or bus station.

Prices below are per person, based on double occupancy in a private service.
Includes all land transport, guided excursions, entrances & breakfasts.

Trujillo 3-Day Itinerary: 

Day 1: Trujillo Arrival (-)

On arrival at Trujillo airport or bus station, we meet you and transfer you to your centrally-located hotel.

Once settled in, we take you on a walking tour of the attractions of Trujillo.

As an important city during the Spanish era, Trujillo has beautiful Colonial buildings, with various impressive churches and mansions.

Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro, or similar.

Day 2: Trujillo: Full-day tour of Huaca de la Luna, Huanchaco, Chan Chan & Huaca Arco Iris (B)

After breakfast, we embark on a day exploring some of the many archaeological wonders surrounding Trujillo, beginning at Huaca de la Luna (Temple of the Moon) an impressive Moche religious centre from 100 to 900 AD, that lies in the shadow of Cerro Blanco, a volcanic hill. 

We then head to Huanchaco, a traditional fishing village with scenic beach, famous for the traditional reed fishing boats (caballitos de totora) that are still used by local fishermen. We stop here for lunch (not included)

After lunch, we go to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the Americas, built by the Chimu culture, and covering a vast area of some 20 square kilometres (7.7 square miles).

Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro, or similar.

Day 3: Trujillo: Airport Transfer (B)

The morning is free to enjoy the hotel’s pool or for further exploration of Trujillo.

At the appropriate time, we transfer you to Trujillo Airport or bus station for your onward travel.

Trujillo 4-Day Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Trujillo Arrival (-)

On arrival at Trujillo airport or bus station, we meet you and transfer you to your centrally-located hotel.

Once settled in, we take you on a walking tour of the attractions of Trujillo.

As an important city during the Spanish era, Trujillo has beautiful Colonial buildings, with various impressive churches and mansions.

Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro, or similar.

Day 2: Trujillo: Full-day tour of Huaca de la Luna, Huanchaco, Chan Chan & Huaca Arco Iris (B)

After breakfast, we embark on a day exploring some of the many archaeological wonders surrounding Trujillo, beginning at Huaca de la Luna (Temple of the Moon) an impressive Moche religious centre from 100 to 900 AD, that lies in the shadow of Cerro Blanco, a volcanic hill. 

We then head to Huanchaco, a traditional fishing village with scenic beach, famous for the traditional reed fishing boats (caballitos de totora) that are still used by local fishermen. We stop here for lunch (not included)

After lunch, we go to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the Americas, built by the Chimu culture, and covering a vast area of some 20 square kilometres (7.7 square miles).

Overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro, or similar.

Day 3: Trujillo: Full-day tour to El Brujo (B)

After breakfast, we drive north of Trujillo to Chicama Valley to visit another Moche complex, El Brujo.

This is where the Lady of Cao, a 1,500-year-old, tattooed, female mummy was uncovered by archaeologists in the Huaca de Cao pyramid. Findings from the discovery can be seen at the site museum.

We have a stop for lunch (not included) in the village of Magdalena de Cao, before returning to Trujillo.

Dinner and overnight at Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro, or similar.

Day 4: Trujillo: Airport Transfer (B)

The morning is free to enjoy the hotel’s pool or for further exploration of Trujillo.

At the appropriate time, we transfer you to Trujillo Airport or bus station for your onward travel.