DAY 1: TOUR TO KUELAP
Reception at the terminal or airport of Chachapoyas and transport to the hotel.
Am: Departure to the village of Nuevo Tingo where there will first be a quick stop to order your lunches in advance. Then you will board the first cable car system constructed in Peru which will take you to the tourist center of La Malca (approximately 20 min) where the entrance fees to Kuelap will be purchased. From there a walk of approximately 25 minutes to reach the Archaeological Complex of Kuelap where you will have a guided tour of the whole site. A very important archaeological jewel of the world.
Afterwards you will go back to Nuevo Tingo to have the lunch you reserved and then return to your hotel in Chachapoyas.
DAY 2: WATERFALL OF GOCTA
Am: Breakfast at your respective hotel and then a 1 hour drive to the village of Cocachimba. Before starting your hike to the waterfall at the village, your lunch will be reserved in advance and your entrance fees purchased. The spectacular 6 kilometer hike will take you through cloud forest brimming with biodiversity, allowing one to enjoy flora and fauna such as the cock-of-the-rock, monkeys, bromeliads, and orchids before reaching the base of the imposing waterfall of Gocta. There the guide will relate the local legends as you take photos, and bathing in the refreshing embrace of the waterfall is also an alluring option. Afterwards you will return to the village to enjoy the delicious regional lunches that were reserved, and upon finishing eating, you will be driven back to your hotel in Chachapoyas.
DAY 3: CAVE OF QUIOCTA AND THE SARCOPHAGI OF KARAJIA
Am: Breakfast at your respective hotel and then a drive to the village of Lamud, capital of the Luya province, where you will get to see its plaza de armas and order your lunch in advance. From there we will continue driving for a half hour to reach the first cave in Peru that is illuminated by artificial lighting: the Cave of Quiocta. There you can admire and photograph various stalagmites and stalactites of considerable size, as well as prehispanic funerary remains and rock art, discovering the hidden secrets of Uku Pacha while being accompanied by an expert guide.
Afterwards you will return to Lamud to enjoy the delicious lunch you reserved. From Lamud you will proceed to the village of Cruzpata in a drive of around 1 hour and once reaching that village, you will commence a hike of approximately 25 minutes to reach the cliff tombs of Karajia. These types of cliff tomb, sarcophagi which each contain an individual mummy, are unique to the Chachapoyas culture. There you will have plenty of time for photography and a detailed explanation from the guide. Afterwards you will hike back to your vehicle and then return to the town of Chachapoyas.
Transport to the airport or the terminal of Chachapoyas. End of services.
Included:
- Transportation from the airport or the terminal of Chachapoyas to your hotel and vice versa.
- 2 nights of lodging in Chachapoyas.
- 2 breakfasts.
- 3 lunches.
- English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees.
Cable car tickets.
Not Included:
- Any food not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Pack animals.
- Snacks.
- Souvenirs.
- Drinks.
Recommendations:
- Use comfortable hiking shoes.
- Bring insect repellent.
- Bring sunblock.
- Bring cash.
- Bring personal medication.