Archaeological Chan Chan Tour: A Deep Dive into History & Uncommon Routes
4.6
14 Ratings
Trujillo
Embark on an extraordinary archaeological tour of Chan Chan, exploring uncommon routes and uncovering the city's fascinating history. Discover the power of the ancient Chimú rulers and the significance of the cult of the dead. Join our expert guides for a unique and immersive experience!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chan Chan - The visit starts very early and we will walk around its streets, avenues, temples and palaces where we will stay for about 2 hours in one of the 9 palaces in this immense mud, which is considered the largest city in America.
What's Included
- Private transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
This specially curated journey caters to enthusiasts of history and archaeology, providing them an unparalleled experience along paths untrodden by the masses. They’re the privileged few who get the opportunity to explore prime locations and latest discoveries. Experience the grandeur of the ancient city of Chan Chan where you can stroll its passages and envision the might of the erstwhile Chimu Capac, the rulers of Chan Chan. Unravel the significance of their ancestor worship.
Moreover, you will be guided throughout the expedition by a certified heritage interpreter who is also invested in conservation matters.
Our excursion has been meticulously designed by archaeology specialists who are also dedicated tour guides.
Location
Jr. Gamarra 407
Jirón Gamarra
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(14 Ratings)
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Lolita192017
Aug 16, 2022
Delightful! - We had a delightful time with Dilser at Chan Chan. Even though it was closed, he had made arrangements for us to gain admission and we had the entire place to ourselves. His English is excellent as is his passion for the history of this area. Very knowledgeable and could answer any questions we had. Picked up at our hotel in very comfortable vehicle with excellent driver. Dilser is very accessible via text/phone on WhatsApp. Decided to book a tour with him the following afternoon to Huacas del Luna-Sol. Don't miss it. Very highly recommend Dilser and Norte Expedition.
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Heitzhel
Jun 25, 2022
Just great!! - Dilser Alfaro Oliva is the best tourguide I ever had! He‘s very experienced. His knowledge is huge. The way he tell about this old culture is very interesting. And he knows much more than this culture.
A pity that I didn‘t have more time to do another tour with him.
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Babaka462
May 25, 2022
Amazing tour and guide - Dilser was an amazing guide and so kind and informative. He picked me up from my hotel and went above and beyond in proving a first class Priavte tour and these amazing archaeological sites. So glad I was able to have such a intimate guide without the hassles of a large tour group and buses.
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Tarom69
Apr 25, 2022
Very knowledgeable and friendly English speaking guide - Dilser was passionate and very knowledgeable about the Chan Chan society.
He is one of the only English speaking guide.
He provided us a great explanation of the Chan Chan Chan society and interesting explanations on this society.
We would definitely recommend him for a guide in Trujillo or the north of Peru.
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Markbrewer
Jul 9, 2021
Made my Chan Chan tour an A+ experience! - So glad Dilser was my guide!
I had considered doing it without a guide and man I would have missed so much. He is a great conversationalist and provided all of the historical background info to truly understand what we were seeing.
The pace was just right. It never got slow and never got too fast.
If your Spanish is limited like mine, having Dilser as a skilled English-speaking guide will make all of the sites really come alive.
Looking forward to a return visit with my sons!
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Dani_84ch
Jul 18, 2019
100% recommended - We enjoyed a great and interesting tour to the dragon temple and to Chan Chan. Our tour guide Dilser is very professional, speaks good English and knows a lot about the history and culture. Fully recommended!
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Donna
May 27, 2019
Exceptional experience with an exceptional guide! - Our visits to many archeological sites (Chan Chan, Huaca Del Sol and La Luna, Huaca El Brujo) came alive with our guide, Dilser's careful explanations and detailed interpretation of what we were seeing. He was able to bring alive excavation sites with stories of ancient civilizations and practices. We especially appreciated his knowledge of ancient and modern Peruvian cultures, accompanying us to unique villages such as Moche where he described the architecture, art, inhabitants and ancient shaman practices. His exceptional knowledge and warm, friendly, caring personality made this an unforgettable experience. He comes highly recommended.
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Margaret_d
Jan 14, 2024
Beware - We took the shuttle bus to the meeting place as directed, our guide never picked us up. We had to find a taxi and hire a guide on our own. Actually ran into our guide at Chan Chan, his name is Dilser, all he could say was “sorry”.
We had made the arrangements specifically because my brother uses a mobility cart and Dilser said he could handle that. Never in my life have I experienced such poor customer service and terrible attitude! I want a complete refund!
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