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Hurtigruten Group

Trujillo City and Chan Chan Citadel

Excursion

Price from

$148

Duration
5h00
Season
Available all year
Min. number
9 travellers
Booking code
A-TRU4

See the ancient, UNESCO-listed city of Chan Chan and discover the colonial sights of Trujillo.
  • Witness the UNESCO-listed city of Chan Chan, the former capital of the Chimú Empire.

  • Explore Trujillo, Peru’s third-largest city, brimming with colonial charm.

  • Visit Plaza de Armas with its marble Liberty Monument and charming, brightly coloured cathedral and Urquiaga house.


The ancient city

This tour takes you to the ancient city of Chan Chan, the former capital of the Chimú Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is remarkably well preserved, and at nearly eight square miles, it’s the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas. 

From here, we’ll head to Trujillo. Peru’s third-largest city retains much of its colonial charm, and as we explore, you’ll discover the pleasant Plaza de Armas, where the main cathedral and town hall stand.  

Practical information

  • Included: One bottle of water per person on the coach. 

  • Remarks/requirements: Please wear layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Transfer time is approx. 45 minutes each way. 

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Approx. 0.6 miles of walking. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No 

  • Language availability: English and German (subject to availability) 

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