Sipan Royal Tombs Tour from Chiclayo: Huaca Rajada

Three archaeological sites, two museums, one day: from the tomb of the Señor de Sipán to the Valley of the Pyramids

A full-day tour from Chiclayo visits Huaca Rajada, where the Señor de Sipán was discovered, the Museum of the site displaying newly found jewels, the 26 adobe pyramids of Túcume, and the Museum Real Tombs of the Lord of Sipan in Lambayeque: a bilingual guide and hotel pickup included. You choose where to eat lunch or follow the guide's recommendation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sipan and Túcume archaeological sites

• Pick up from Chiclayo accommodation
• Visit Archaeological Complex Huaca Rajada
• Explore New Museum of Señor de Sipán
• Tour Archaeological Complex of Túcume
• Visit Pyramid I, Cerro Purgatorio, Mirador
• Lunch break (not included)
• Visit Museum Real Tombs Of The Lord Of Sipan
• Shop artisanal ceramics and goldsmith replicas
• Return to Chiclayo main square

The experience

Pickup happens around 10am from your Chiclayo accommodation. The tour starts at Huaca Rajada, the archaeological site where the excavations of the Señor de Sipán took place. You walk through the New Museum on-site to see the recently discovered jewels and artifacts before moving to the next stop.

Túcume comes next: a valley of 26 adobe pyramids built during the height of the Lambayeque Culture, with the residences of ancient rulers still visible. The guide takes you to Pyramid I, Cerro Purgatorio and the Mirador viewpoint, where you can see how the pyramids sit across the landscape. After lunch (which you arrange independently or follow the guide's suggestion), the day moves to the Museum Real Tombs of the Lord of Sipan in nearby Lambayeque. It holds one of the most complete exhibitions of the Moche culture discovery, with royal belongings and detailed interpretations of the iconography. The tour also includes time at artisanal workshops where you can see ceramics and goldsmiths making replicas of Moche works. You return to Chiclayo's main square around 6pm.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Chiclayo around 10am and drop-off at the main square around 6pm.
• transport between all three sites.
• entry to Huaca Rajada and its museum, the Túcume archaeological complex, and the Museum Real Tombs of the Lord of Sipan.
• a professional bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• time at artisanal workshops to see Moche replicas.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by PVTravels

Is this one for you?A bilingual guide means you follow the commentary in English or Spanish throughout the day, so language is never a barrier to understanding the sites. The nine-hour structure fits all the major Moche discoveries into one outing without rushing between stops.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What exactly is at Huaca Rajada that makes it different from the museum in Lambayeque?

Huaca Rajada is the actual excavation site where the Señor de Sipán was discovered in the ground. The New Museum at Huaca Rajada displays the most recently found jewels from that dig. The Museum Real Tombs of the Lord of Sipan in Lambayeque is a separate, larger museum with the complete collection and detailed cultural interpretation of all the royal artifacts and their meaning in Moche society.

Do I need to arrange my own lunch, or does the guide help?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You can choose where to eat during the break, or you can follow the guide's recommendation for a local spot.

How much walking and climbing is involved at Túcume?

The tour visits Pyramid I, Cerro Purgatorio and the Mirador viewpoint at Túcume. The exact amount of walking depends on which pyramids you explore, but the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What time does the tour end and where?

The tour returns to Chiclayo's main square around 6pm, which is also where you'll be dropped off at your accommodation.

Is the guide fluent in English, or is it mostly Spanish?

The guide is bilingual in English and Spanish, so you can follow the commentary comfortably in either language throughout the day.