OVERVIEW
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR: KUELAP + KARAJIA
DAY 1: CHACHAPOYAS – MACRO – KUELAP FORTRESS – CHACHAPOYAS
The Chachapoyas – Peru: Kuelap + Karajia, begins with your pick-up at the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas. At 8 am, we head for the village of Nuevo Tingo (1 hour and 40 minutes). During the way, we stop at a viewpoint to observe the archaeological site called Macro – a Chachapoyas military guard post. Afterwards, we continue the ride till reaching the cable car of Kuelap. We get on the cable car bringing us up to a stop called “La Malca” – a place at the Kuelap´s checkpoint. After passing through, we climb 1 km (30 minutes) to reach the overwhelming fortress of the Chachapoyas Culture who was also called the “Warriors of the Clouds”.
Upon arrival, our Tour Guide shows us around and explains to us the history of this awesome and mysterious place. After a 3-hour guided tour, we start returning to the cable car and after a short ride, we get back to Nuevo Tingo. There, we have a late lunch at a local restaurant. After that, we ride back to Chachapoyas City. Our driver drops you off at your hotel where you spend the night.
DAY 2: CHACHAPOYAS – KARAJIA SARCOPHAGI – QUIOCTA CAVES – CHACHAPOYAS
You have breakfast at your hotel very early as we pick you up at 6 am. This day, you are off to the Cruzpata village where you get off our vehicle and continue walking. After 30 minutes, you arrive at the Chachapoya´s burial site at Karajia. There, you witness anthropomorphic sarcophagi situated on an inaccessible cliff that guard mummified bodies of the most important Chachapoya´s aristocracy for centuries.
After this fascinating experience, you go back to Cruzpata where our vehicle awaits you to take you to the Lamud village. You have lunch there at a local restaurant and afterwards, you ride for 30 minutes to the Quiocta Caves. During a 2-hour guided visit, you can admire miles of stalactites and stalagmites. At the end of the Chachapoyas – Peru Tour: Kuelap + Karajia, you are transported back to Chachapoyas City where we drop you off at the airport/bus terminal. End of our service.
ITINERARY
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR: KUELAP + KARAJIA
DAY 1: CHACHAPOYAS – MACRO – KUELAP FORTRESS – CHACHAPOYAS
- Pick-up from the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas City.
- 8 am – transport on a private van to the village of Nuevo Tingo (1 hour, 40 minutes).
- Stop at a viewpoint to observe the archaeological site called Macro.
- Arrival at the cable car of Kuelap.
- A cable car ride-up.
- 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.
- 3-hour private guided tour of the Kuelap fortress.
- A return hike to the cable car at La Malca.
- Ride down by the cable car.
- Lunch at a restaurant in Nuevo Tingo.
- Return ride to the Chachapoyas City.
- Drop-off at your hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: CHACHAPOYAS – KARAJIA SARCOPHAGI – QUIOCTA CAVES – CHACHAPOYAS
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- 6 am – pick-up for the tour.
- Transport towards the village of Cruzpata.
- 30-minute walk to the archaeological site of Karajía.
- Guided tour of this burial site quite unique not only in Peru but also worldwide!
- The return walk to Cruzpata.
- Transport to the village of Lamud.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- The 30-minute ride to the Quiocta Caves.
- 2-hour guided tour exploring the caves of miles of stalactites and stalagmites.
- Transport back to Chachapoyas City.
- 5:30 pm (approx.) – drop-off at the airport/bus terminal at Chachapoyas.
- End of the service of the Chachapoyas – Peru Tour: Kuelap + Karajia.
INCLUDED
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR: KUELAP + KARAJIA INCLUDES:
- Pick-up from the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas City.
- Private transport during the entire Chachapoyas – Peru Tour: Kuelap + Karajia.
- 1 night at a hotel in the city of Chachapoyas.
- A professional bilingual Tour Guide.
- Cable car ticket of Kuelap.
- Entrance fee to the Kuelap Fortress.
- Entrance ticket to the archaeological site of Karajia and the Quiocta Caves.
- Kuelap Fortress Private Tour.
- Guided tour of the archaeological site of Karajia and the Quiocta Caves.
- Meals: 1x breakfast, 2x lunch – a vegetarian option available upon request.
- Drop-off at the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas City.
NOT INCLUDED
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR: KUELAP + KARAJIA DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not mentioned.
- Beverages (apart from the main meals).
- Tips to local staff.
- Any flight.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR: KUELAP + KARAJIA?
- Original passport (it is checked at the Kuelap´s gateway),
- Insect repellent (DEET 35 or higher!),
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- A small backpack,
- Light and comfortable clothes for 2 days (preferably light colours, at least one long pair of trousers and a long-sleeved T-shirt, shorts, 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).
MAP
GUIDE MAP FOR THE CHACHAPOYAS PERU TOUR: KUELAP + KARAJIA
PRICE
CHACHAPOYAS – PERU TOUR: KUELAP + KARAJIA
The price depends on the number of participants, accommodation availability, travel dates and other preferencies. Please inquire about a personalized price.