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  • Chankillo: World’s oldest solar observatory 2d/1n by Cicloturismo Peru

    Location: Lima, Peru

    Visit to the world’s oldest known solar observatory: Chankillo, where evidence was found of the first solar observations and cults to the sun 2,000 years before the Incas in Cusco

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Tour Essentials

Travel Details

  1. Visits:
  2. Lima,
    Casma
  3. Departure times: 06:00
  4. Duration: 2 Days
  5. Leaves: Lima
  6. Returns to: Lima

What to bring

  1. Binoculars
  2. Camera
  3. Packed Lunch
  4. Insect Repellant
  5. Hat
  6. Sunblock
  7. Comfortable Footwear
  8. Change of Clothes
  9. Sunglasses.
  10. Cycling shorts and jersey.

Included in price

  1. Breakfast
  2. Tour Guide
  3. Entry Fees
  4. Hotel / Hostel Pickup
  5. Accommodation
  6. Bus round trip from Lima.
  7. Experienced bilingual guide.
  8. Hardtail front suspension aluminum frame mountain bike.
  9. Helmet, accesories and equipment.
  10. Standar class local hotel in Casma.
  11. Pick up from your hotel.
  12. Hydration liquid at leisure.
  13. Map and printed info about Chankillo.
  14. Free copies of the photos and videos made in the tour.
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Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Early morning pick up and local transfer in Lima. Bus trip Lima to Casma (6 hours approx). Upon arrival and after lunch bike trip to the Chankillo site for the first sunset watching. Overnight in a local hotel.


Day 2

Early morning bike trip to Chankillo before dawn to watch the sunrise. During the morning we make an extensive visit to the place verifying the alignements and sights proposed by the archaeologists versus our own discoveries.
Return to Casma for lunch. Before sunset back to watch the last sunset at the ancient observatory.
Evening bus to Lima

Relevant dates for solar observations:
June 21st: winter solstice
September 22nd: equinox
December 21st: summer solstice
March 21st: equinox

On other dates the tour is also available but these are the most important due to their astronomical significance.

2days, 1 night.
Level: 1. Easy
All year round.


Cancellation Policy

  1. In the event of cacellation the deposit paid is non refundable.
  2. Failure to make cancellations 24 hours before the commencement of the tour will result in FULL PAYMENT being taken from the credit card.
  3. A 5.00% administration fee is charged on all credit card transactions with the tour operators.
  4. Departure times may vary. Customers will be informed of any changes.

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