OVERVIEW
TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS
DAY 1 TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS: CHACHAPOYAS – KUELAP FORTRESS – CHACHAPOYAS
The Tour to Chachapoyas 4D/3N 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 Macron – a Chachapoyas military guard post. Afterward, 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 of 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. In the end, you are transported back to Chachapoyas City where we drop you off at your hotel.
DAY 3: CHACHAPOYAS – PITAYA PETROGLYPHS – GOCTA WATERFALL – CHACHAPOYAS
7 am. Departure to the town of Cocachimba (1,796 meters above sea level). Along the way, we observe the petroglyphs in Pitaya that date back 3,000 years (approx.). You can see 30 images of flora, fauna, and hunting scenes carved into rocks covering an area of 100 m². Later, we arrived at Cocachimba. We resume the walk (You can do the tour on horseback; see the Optional section).
Along the way, we appreciate beautiful natural landscapes and diverse and abundant flora and fauna. Therefore, we can discover there about 110 species of birds. For example, striped woodpecker (Veniliornis lignarius), emerald toucan (Aulacorhynchus prasinus), Andean toucan (Andigena hypoglauca), cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), and others, endemic species of the Amazon Region. As for mammals, you can see 20 species such as the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Oreonax flavicauda), and the Peruvian night monkey (Aotus miconax). The last two are endemic primate species of Peru. In addition, we can discover 355 species of plants (including 41 species of orchids), 6 of which are endemic and 6 are in danger of extinction.
Upon reaching the waterfall, you are given free time so that you can take a refreshing dip in its waters, admire its natural beauty, and take more pictures. Its total height is 771 meters (in two stages) making it one of the highest in the world and the 3rd highest in Peru. Afterward, we start a walk back to Cocachimba where we have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, we get into our private vehicle to take us back to the city of Chachapoyas and our hotel.
DAY 4: CHACHAPOYAS – REVASH MAUSOLEUMS – MUSEUM OF LEYMEBAMBA – CHACHAPOYAS
You are served breakfast at your hotel. At 8 am, your Tour Guide picks you up to take you for a 2-hour trip to the village of San Bartolo. From there, you continue on foot for 45 minutes until you get to the mausoleums of Revash. Upon arrival, the Guide teaches you about this ancient cemetery where the Chachapoyas used to bury the most important persons of their culture. Afterwards, you walk back to our vehicle to continue the ride for 40 minutes to Leymebamba. There, you have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you are taken to “Museo de Leymebamba”. This museum houses about 2,000 artefacts of the Chachapoyas having a great historical value. Among them, you can see 219 perfectly preserved mummies as well as the biggest “quipu” (a system of knots on strings serving to store numeric and other values) listed in Peru. At around 5 pm, you start returning way to the hotel going by the city of Chachapoyas. Upon arrival, we drop you off at the airport/bus terminal. The end of service of the Tour to Chachapoyas 4D/3N.
ITINERARY
TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS
DAY 1 TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS: 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.
- Arrive 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.
- 30-minute ride till 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 your hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: CHACHAPOYAS – PITAYA PETROGLYPHS – GOCTA WATERFALL – CHACHAPOYAS
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 7 am – a pick-up for the tour.
- Transport on a private van from Chachapoyas to the village of Cocachimba.
- Observing the petroglyphs of Pitaya on the way.
- Arrival at Cocachimba and passing through the Gocta Waterfall´s 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 waterfalls.
- The return hike to Cocachimba.
- Lunch at a local restaurant at Cocachimba.
- Return transport to Chachapoyas.
- Drop off at your hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4: CHACHAPOYAS – REVASH MAUSOLEUMS – MUSEUM OF LEYMEBAMBA – CHACHAPOYAS
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 8 am – a pick-up for the tour.
- Transport to the village of San Bartolo.
- 45-minute walk towards Revash.
- Guided tour of the mausoleums of Revash.
- The return walk to our vehicle.
- 1 pm – transport to Leymebamba for 40 minutes.
- Arrival to Leymebamba.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Transfer to Museo de Leymebamba (Museum of Leymebamba).
- Guided visit of the museum housing 2,000 artefacts of a great historical value, including 219 mummies.
- 5 pm – a return transport to Chachapoyas City.
- Drop-off at the airport/bus terminal at Chachapoyas.
- End of the service of the Tour to Chachapoyas 4D/3N.
OPTIONAL
TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS
OPTIONAL:
- Horseback riding during the Gocta Waterfall Tour instead of hiking. It costs an additional USD 15.
INCLUDE
TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS
INCLUDE:
- Pick-up from the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas City.
- 3 nights in a hotel in Chachapoyas.
- A professional bilingual Tour Guide during all the tours.
- Private transport during all the Tour to Chachapoyas 4D/3N.
- Cable car ticket to Kuelap.
- Entrance fee to Kuelap.
- Ticket to the archaeological site of Karajia and the Quiocta Caves.
- Entrance fee to the Gocta Waterfall.
- Ticket to the mausoleums at Revash and the Museum of Leymebamba.
- Guided tour of the archaeological site of Karajia and the Quiocta Caves.
- Kuelap Fortress Tour.
- Guided tour of the mausoleums at Revash and the Museum of Leymebamba.
- Gocta Waterfall Tour.
- Meals: 3x breakfast, 4x lunch – a vegetarian option available upon request.
- Drop-off at the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas City.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS
NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not mentioned.
- Drinks.
- Tips to local staff.
- Any flight.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO TAKE TO THE TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS?
- Original passport,
- Insect repellent (DEET 35 or higher!),
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- A small backpack,
- Light and comfortable clothes for 4 days (preferably light colours, 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 refreshment).
- Personal medication (if applicable).
MAP
TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS
PRICE
TOUR TO CHACHAPOYAS
The price depends on the number of participants, accommodation availability, travel dates and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.