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Trujillo: Sun & Moon Pyramids, Chan Chan & Huanchaco Day Trip
Trujillo: Sun & Moon Pyramids, Chan Chan & Huanchaco Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (129)5h–7hYou’ll walk through ancient pyramids near Trujillo before crowds arrive, touch centuries-old carvings, taste fresh ceviche by Huanchaco beach, and wander the vast ruins of Chan Chan with a local guide sharing stories that stick with you long after.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 160View ›
Trujillo: Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco Full Day Tour
Trujillo: Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco Full Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.41 (69)7h–8hYou’ll walk ancient temples near Trujillo with a local guide who brings Moche stories to life, wander through vast adobe ruins at Chan Chan, then watch surfers and fishermen at lively Huanchaco Beach—all in one day with transport included. Expect laughter, real history under your feet, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 27View ›
Trujillo Day Tour: Chan Chan, Huanchaco & Moche Temples
Trujillo Day Tour: Chan Chan, Huanchaco & Moche Temples★★★★★★★★★★ 4.29 (17)8hIf you want to see ancient temples, coastal villages, and South America’s largest pre-Columbian city—all in one day—this tour covers it. You'll get real stories from local guides, taste fresh seafood in Huanchaco, and walk through places most people only read about.Instant confirmationKids −27%fromUS$ 154View ›
El Brujo Archaeological Site & Museum Trujillo: Moche Temples Tour
El Brujo Archaeological Site & Museum Trujillo: Moche Temples Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (12)5hYou travel from Trujillo to the El Brujo complex to see three layered Moche temples and the recently excavated mummy of the Lady of Cao in the on-site museum. The private format means you control the pace, and all entry fees and air-conditioned transport are included. The half-day timing leaves your afternoon free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Lady of Cao and the Moche temples without arranging your own transport from Trujillo or timing multiple entry points—the private format and included vehicle mean you move through the site at your own pace instead of following a group schedule.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
Mancora & Sechura Desert: Sandboarding, Buggy Ride & Dunes
Mancora & Sechura Desert: Sandboarding, Buggy Ride & Dunes★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)4hYou’ll barrel across the Sechura Desert in a buggy, try sandboarding at Médano Blanco with help from a local guide, and catch salty breezes by San Pedro’s mangroves. Expect laughter, sandy shoes, and moments of quiet awe between wild rides—plus lunch before heading back to your hotel.Free cancellationfromUS$ 99View ›
Talara Airport to Mancora & Punta Sal: Private Transfer
Talara Airport to Mancora & Punta Sal: Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)1h–3hYou get picked up at Talara Airport and driven straight to your beach hotel in Mancora, Punta Sal, or Zorritos — ninety minutes, luggage included, driver waiting at arrivals. The return trip works the same way, timed so you make your flight. Book private if you want the car to yourself, or shared to split the cost.Is it for me?Right for travelers landing at Talara without a rental car or the energy to negotiate a taxi fare — the driver is waiting, the price is set, and you go straight to your beach hotel. The ninety-minute drive is part of the journey, not a hassle you're solving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 74View ›
Trujillo day tour: Temples of the Sun and Moon, Chan Chan
Trujillo day tour: Temples of the Sun and Moon, Chan Chan★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)8hA private guided day tour of Trujillo covers the city's colonial architecture, the Temples of the Sun and Moon (Moche ceremonial centers with restored adobe frescoes), the coastal village of Huanchaco, and the Chan Chan citadel—a UNESCO World Heritage site and former Chimú capital. Hotel pickup, professional guide, entrance fees and lunch are included; the tour runs eight hours.Is it for me?Eight hours is long enough to see three distinct places—the city, the Moche temples, the Chimú capital—without skipping any of them or rushing through the sites. If your day is shorter or you want to focus on just one archaeological zone, a different tour might fit better; if you're interested in the full sweep of the valley's history in a single outing, this one holds it all.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 159View ›
Temple of the Moon & Sun Tour from Trujillo: Moche Temples
Temple of the Moon & Sun Tour from Trujillo: Moche Temples★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (2)3hA tour of the Temples of the Sun and Moon (Huacas de Moche) near Trujillo visits two of northern Peru's most important ancient sites in three hours, with a professional guide, hotel pickup and entry to the onsite museum. You'll see the pyramids themselves, the frescoes carved into the Temple of the Moon's walls, and artifacts and pottery from the Moche culture on display. Choose between a private tour or a group departure.Is it for me?If your Spanish is limited or nonexistent, book the private option with a guide who speaks your language — the commentary is what transforms the temples from impressive structures into a story about how the Moche people lived and ruled. A shared group tour works well if you're comfortable following along in a language you speak reasonably well and don't mind a slightly larger group.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Mancora: Handline Fishing & Ceviche Cooking on Board
Mancora: Handline Fishing & Ceviche Cooking on Board★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)5hYou fish using traditional handline technique with a local fisherman off Peru's North Coast, learning ancestral methods while targeting grouper and seasonal species. On the boat, you prepare fresh ceviche from your catch with a local chef, handling the knife and seasoning yourself. Hotel pickup is included, departure is early morning (6–8am), and the whole experience takes a half day. Book if you want to fish and cook in one outing without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to fish and cook in one outing without arranging your own transport or timing—the early departure and fixed schedule are what fit both activities into a half day.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 86View ›
Trujillo City Tour with Archaeological Museum
Trujillo City Tour with Archaeological Museum3hA guided city tour of Trujillo covers colonial architecture, churches, and the National University Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History, with professional guide and round-trip hotel pickup included. The tour runs three hours and visits multiple sites in sequence; on weekends, some colonial houses and the museum close, so the route becomes panoramic. Minimum two passengers required for shared departures.Is it for me?This is a shared tour, so you'll travel with other passengers—book it if you want a guide to handle the route and the history while you focus on the sites themselves. If you're visiting on a weekday, you get interior access to the museum and colonial houses; weekends mean exterior views only, which suits travelers who want the overview without the time commitment of entering every building.Free cancellationKids −48%fromUS$ 47View ›
Trujillo: Private Archeological Tour with Local Guide
Trujillo: Private Archeological Tour with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 3.84 (55)4h–5hYou’ll wander ancient temples near Trujillo with a local guide who adapts pickup to your cruise timing, explore Chan Chan’s vast ruins, stroll through lively Plaza de Armas, and end by watching surfers at Huanchaco Beach. Expect hands-on history, small surprises (like local snacks or jokes), and moments you’ll remember long after you’ve left Peru’s northern coast.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 74View ›
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