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Chiclayo in a Day: Huaca Rajada, Tucume and Sipan Royal Tomb Museum with lunch

Chiclayo, Peru
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn about two ancient Peruvian cultures and visiting related archeological sites on this day-long private tour from Chiclayo. Your guided excursion begins at Huaca Rajada, where archeologists discovered the Moche civilization's Lord of Sipán mummy in 1987. You'll also explore Túcume, an 8th century site encompassing dozens of mounds and pyramids once belonging to the Sican culture, and the Lord of Sipán Royal Tombs Museum, home to Moche artifacts including jewelry and headdresses.
  • Learn about two ancient cultures that lived in northern Peru — the Moche and the Sican
  • Visit Huaca Rajada, an archeological site known for the discovery of the Lord of Sipán mummy
  • Tour Túcume, the former Sican capital city that’s home to 26 pyramids
  • Lunch at a local restaurant and hotel transport are included

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Ticket entry
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Soda/Pop

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Tour departs from Chiclayo hotels or apartments.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Tucume Pyramids

4 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.5
based on 2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The tour is great. The sites and...

Davin C, Sep 2016
The tour is great. The sites and museums are extremely interesting. I would have preferred more time to explore Tucumr.

Great sites, average guide going on...

TamaraS_E, Sep 2015
Great sites, average guide going on automatic pilot all too often.

From $169.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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