OVERVIEW
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR 3D/2N
DAY 1 CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR 3D/2N: CHACHAPOYAS – GOCTA LODGE
In Chachapoyas Peru Tour, first, upon your arrival to the city of Chachapoyas, we pick you up from the bus terminal/airport to bring you to the hotel Gocta Lodge. There, you check yourself in and settle in your large and comfortable room that counts with a superb view of the astonishing Gocta Waterfall. The hotel is set in a peaceful place that allows rest and absolute relaxation. Also, you can use the amenities of the hotel such as a swimming pool, large terraces, and gardens. So, you might enjoy swimming or sunbathe for the rest of the day.
Another highlight of the hotel is its cuisine using the best ingredient of this Andean region. For that reason, you appreciate the lunch and dinner that you are served there. Finally, you spend the night in a splendid hotel.
DAY 2: GOCTA LODGE – GOCTA WATERFALL – GOCTA LODGE
After having breakfast at the hotel, you are off to the village of Cocachimba. On the way, you observe the petroglyphs at Pitaya. Upon arrival, you pass through a checkpoint to later begin hiking for two and half an hour. (You might undertake the tour horseback riding – see the Optional section please). On the way, you appreciate gorgeous natural sceneries and diverse flora and fauna. For instance, a variety of birds, butterflies, and orchids. Upon arrival at the waterfall, you are given time off so that you can take a refreshing dip in its water, admire its natural beauty and take more pictures.
When you have enjoyed enough, you start a return hike to Cocachimba and from there back to Gocta Lodge. There, you are served a late lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free. Later on, you have dinner and then, you go to sleep in your lovely room.
DAY 3: GOCTA LODGE – CHACHAPOYAS – KUELAP – CHACHAPOYAS
You have breakfast very early today in order to set out towards the city of Chachapoyas (1-hour ride) and to continue from there to the village of Nuevo Tingo (1 hour and 40 minutes). During the way, you stop at a viewpoint to observe the archaeological site called Macro – a Chachapoyas military guard post. Afterward, you continue the ride till reaching the cable car of Kuelap at around 10 am. You get on the cable car bringing you up to a stop called “La Malca” – a place of the Kuelap´s checkpoint. After passing through, you climb 1 km (30 minutes) to reach the overwhelming fortress of the Chachapoyas culture which is also called the “Warriors of the Clouds”.
Upon arrival, your Tour Guide shows you around and explains the history of this awesome and mysterious place. At approx. 1:30 pm, you start returning to the cable car and after a short ride, you get back to Nuevo Tingo. There, you have a late lunch. After that, you ride back to Chachapoyas City. We take you to the bus terminal/airport of the city at the end of the Chachapoyas – Peru Tour 3D/2N where we tell you goodbye.
ITINERARY
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR 3D/2N
DAY 1 CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR 3D/2N: CHACHAPOYAS – GOCTA LODGE
- Pick-up at the bus terminal/airport of Chachapoyas City.
- Transfer to Gocta Lodge.
- Accommodation at the hotel.
- Lunch.
- Rest of the day free to relax and enjoy the hotel amenities.
- Dinner.
- Overnight.
DAY 2: GOCTA LODGE – GOCTA WATERFALL – GOCTA LODGE
- 07:30 am – breakfast in the hotel.
- 08:30 am – pick-up from the hotel and departure towards the village of Cocachimba.
- Observing the petroglyphs of Pitaya on the way.
- Arrival at Cocachimba and passing through a checkpoint.
- 2 and half an hour trek till the Gocta Waterfall (Optional: you might undertake the tour horseback riding).
- Time off to take some pictures and/or take a dip in the waterfall.
- The return hike to Cocachimba.
- Transport to the Gocta Lodge.
- Lunch at the hotel.
- Dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: GOCTA LODGE – CHACHAPOYAS – KUELAP – CHACHAPOYAS
- 6:30 am – breakfast at the hotel.
- 7:30 am – pick-up from your hotel.
- Transport to the city of Chachapoyas (1 hour) and from there continuation of the ride (1 hour, 40 minutes) to the village of Nuevo Tingo.
- Stop at a viewpoint to observe the archaeological site called Macro.
- 10 am – arrival to the cable car to Kuelap.
- 10:30 am – getting on the cable car ride.
- Getting off at the stop called “La Malca” to pass through a checkpoint.
- 30-minute climb (1 km) to reach the archaeological site of Kuelap.
- 2-hour guided tour of the Kuelap fortress.
- 1:30 pm – return hike to the cable car stop.
- Ride down by the cable car.
- 3:30 pm – late lunch at the Nuevo Tingo village.
- 4:30 pm – return ride to Chachapoyas City.
- 5:30 pm – arrival at Chachapoyas.
- Transfer to the bus terminal/airport of the city.
- End of the Chachapoyas – Peru Tour 3D/2N.
OPTIONAL
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR 3D/2N
OPTIONAL:
- Horseback riding during the Gocta Waterfall Tour instead of hiking. It costs an additional USD 15.
INCLUDE
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR 3D/2N
INCLUDED:
- Pick-up and transfer from Chachapoyas to Gocta Lodge.
- 2 nights in the luxury hotel Gocta Lodge.
- A professional bilingual Tour Guide during all the tours.
- Private transport during all the Chachapoyas – Peru Tour 3D/2N.
- Entrance fee to the Gocta Waterfall.
- Cable car ticket.
- Entrance fee to Kuelap.
- Gocta Waterfall Tour.
- Kuelap Fortress Tour.
- Meals: 2x breakfast, 2x lunch, and 2x dinner – a vegetarian option available upon request.
- Transfer back to Chachapoyas City.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR 3D/2N
NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals not mentioned.
- Drinks.
- Tips to local staff.
- Any flight.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO TAKE TO CHACHAPOYAS PERU TOUR?
- Original passport,
- Insect repellent (DEET 35 or higher!),
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- A small backpack,
- Light and comfortable clothes for 3 days (preferably light colors, at least one long pair of trousers, and a long-sleeved T-shirt, shorts, several sets of socks).
- Raincoat/poncho,
- A cap/hat,
- Walking shoes,
- Sandals,
- Swimsuit,
- Camera,
- Toiletries,
- Small towel,
- Paper towels,
- Bottled water,
- Pocket money (to buy souvenirs or refreshments).
- Personal medication (if applicable).
PRICE
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR 3D/2N
The price depends on the number of participants, accommodation availability, travel dates, and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.