Salaverry Cruise Terminal: Treasures of Trujillo Excursion
Ica Region, Peru
Make the most of your cruise ship stopover in Salaverry and discover the Moche and Chimú cultures. Visit the Huacas of the Sun and the Moon, the Huaca Arco Iris, and the majestic adobe city of Chan Chan.
Highlights
- Discover the Huacas of the Sun and the Moon and the fascinating Moche legacy.
- Explore the Huaca Arco Iris and admire its impressive adobe reliefs.
- Tour Chan Chan and learn about the history of the ancient Chimú culture.
Description
Turn your stopover at the Port of Salaverry into a tour of two of the most fascinating civilizations in northern Peru. This excursion for cruise ship passengers combines archaeology, history, and ancient architecture on a route through the main vestiges of the Moche and Chimú cultures.
The experience starts at approximately 8:30 AM. After meeting our team, you'll board the tourist transportation to start the route to the Huacas of the Sun and the Moon. Here, you'll discover how the Moche culture built large adobe structures and learn about the ceremonial importance of the Huaca de la Luna and the role played by the Huaca del Sol.
The experience continues at the Huacas de Moche Museum, where you can see ceramics, archaeological pieces, and various objects found in the area, complementing what you learned during the visit.
Our next stop will be the Huaca Arco Iris (Rainbow Temple) or El Dragón (The Dragon), which belongs to the Chimú culture. Walk along its platforms and get a close look at its distinctive adobe reliefs while your guide shares details about its history and significance.
We'll then arrive in Chan Chan, the ancient Chimú capital and one of the great archaeological treasures of northern Peru. Walk among squares, courtyards, passageways, and adobe walls as you discover how this extraordinary ancient city was organized.
Throughout the experience, you'll have a Spanish and English-speaking tour guide, who will accompany you to discover the history behind each site.
At the end of the tours, we'll head back to Salaverry, taking into account the scheduled time so that you can continue your cruise ship journey.
Includes
Tourist transportation throughout the excursion.
Pickup and drop-off at the meeting point in Salaverry.
Spanish and English-speaking tour guide.
Visit to the Huacas del Sol and de la Luna.
Visit to the Huacas de Moche Museum.
Visit to Huaca Arco Iris or El Dragón.
Visit to the Chan Chan Archaeological Complex.
Assistance throughout the tour.
Excludes
Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites and museum: $5 USD per person (cash)
Cruise ship shuttle between Salaverry Port and Salaverry Plaza.
Food and beverages.
Tips.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses and services not mentioned.
Important Information
- Upon arrival at the Port of Salaverry, take the shuttle bus provided by the cruise line. The ride to the meeting point at Salaverry Plaza takes about 10 minutes. Upon arrival, look for our staff holding a PARACAS HOLIDAY sign. We will send you all the details and directions to the meeting point via WhatsApp 2 days before your arrival.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
