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Huanchaco is a popular vacation beach town in the city of Trujillo, Peru. Huanchaco is known for its surf breaks, its caballitos de totora and its ceviche, and is near the ancient ruins of Chan Chan. Huanchaco was approved as a World Surfing Reserve by the organization Save The Waves Coalition in 2012 This historic town is part of the tourist circuit called the "Moche Route" or "Ruta Moche". Today despite modern developments, it still retains its old charm.
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1. Private Combo Tour: Trujillo Sightseeing, Archeology Museum, Temples of the Sun and Moon, Huanchaco and Chan Chan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you’re looking for the ultimate combination of Trujillo city sights and surrounding archeological attractions, this is it. In one activity- and history-filled day, take a private city tour to see attractions like the Urquiaga-Calonge House; tour the National University Museum of Archeology, Anthropology and History; visit the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon; have lunch in the coastal village of Huanchaco; and explore the former Chimú capital of Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An experienced private guide and transport are included.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Ticket entry
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks unless specified
Reviewed By James Stephen L
This is not far out of Trujillo and a must see if you are in the area. Go to the museum first to get the historical perspective and then enjoy this relatively new excavation. Many uncoverings to see.
2. Trujillo Full Day
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This excursion is very pleasant and interesting. You can visit the most important archaeological sites of Trujillo, which belong to the pre-Inca epoch; the colonial area of the city, the typical villages of the countryside, and the beach, where you can see the typical reed boats (replica of the ancient boats that were used by fishermen during pre-Inca epoch). This excursion depends on the ship's arrival and departure time; we will pick up guests from the port and will bring them back.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Port pickup and drop-off, All activities mentioned in the itinerary, Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
3. Customize Cruise Ship Full Day tour - English Guide
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
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!!!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By tom60176
Nice tour, offered together in Spanish & English with separate guides. Our English tour guide Napo spoke perfect English, very informative. The tour covers a number of places ending with a stop along the ocean, and is reasonably priced for what is offered. I do recommend this tour.
4. Full Day Tour Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco - Trujillo
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4.7 based on 29 reviews
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!!!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees
Reviewed By Jerry L
We did a lot of tours when in South America, this one was really good! Julio was unbelievable, he asked about our interests and made recommendations to plan out our day. During the long day we frequently changed our plans as we learned more. Nothing was to much or too little, Julio did it all! He also knew the major (big bus) tour schedule so we planned to avoid crowds. His English skills were superb, as was his local knowledge. Being a world traveler, he had great insights on everything we saw - including a local festival with rare horses. For some temple sites, only local certified guides can do the tour, but Julio handpicked them too! Highly recommended!!! And, yes, we saw all the places in the photos in 1 day!
5. Trujillo Combo Tour: Temple of the Dragon, Chan Chan and Huanchaco
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit two Chimú archeological sites and the coastal village of Huanchaco on this combo tour from Trujillo with a knowledgeable guide. Start at the Temple of the Dragon (also known as the Temple of the Rainbow), an adobe pyramid that features beautiful frieze murals. Then tour the biggest ancient city in South America, former Chimú capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chan Chan. Explore its plazas and learn about its history, and then finish your tour in Huanchaco to see its famous reed fishing boats. Hotel transport is included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Entrance
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto
Visiting Lima is always a rewarding experience! We booked an early evening visit to the awesome "Huaca Pucllana" inca ruins, rather impressive with the scenic lights on. Right after the visit, reservations were made at "Huaca Pucllana Dining Experience", a restaurant by the acclaimed Chef Marilú Madueño! No need to say we got a table almost in front of the main pyramid! What a feeling! We had a fantastic dinner, with courteous and kind service, a nice wine and Chef Marilú Madueño outstanding cuisine - Italian flavors and Peruvian touches. We loved the experience! Bon Appétit!
6. 3 Day Empires of the North, Mochicas & Chimus (Chiclayo & Trujillo)
Discover the best of northern Peru’s archeological sites and museums on this 3-day tour of Chiclayo and Trujillo. Learn about pre-Incan cultures like the Moche, Sicán and Chimú, and marvel at ancient wonders like Huaca Rajada, the Temple of the Moon and Chan Chan — a UNESCO World Heritage site. See pyramids and mummies, visit the Lord of Sipán Royal Tombs Museum and Sicán National Museum, and admire hundreds of artifacts. Four classes of accommodation are available to suit your budget, and a local guide ensures you enjoy a fascinating experience.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Transfers to / from airports in Chiclayo and Trujillo (flights must arrive before 8:30am and depart after 8:30pm), One piece of luggage (50 lb) and one carry-on, 2 nights of accommodation at select hotels in Chiclayo and Trujillo, Guided sightseeing tours, Transport by car or minivan (depending on the group size)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Airfare, Food and drinks not specified
7. Trujillo Private
You will visit Huaca de La Luna center of the Moche culture and Chan Chan capital city of the Chimu Kingdom.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tour guide, Entrance fees
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Reviewed By mortsemails
This was an interesting, informative tour; our guide was quite knowledgeable. This was a popular tour; there were three buses for the people on our cruise who had opted for this trather than the tour offered by the ship.
8. Traditional full day, Huaca del Sol y la Luna + Chan Chan + Huanchaco
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
Inclusions: Private transportation, tour guide, Tickets
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9. Best shore excursions from salaverry port
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.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 207freddya
Excellent service, well organized and very professional, there were 4 of us, our daughters really enjoyed the explanations and the guide was great. Excellent recommendations for restaurants and how to manage our free time.
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