DETAILS

7 days
Duration
7/10
Difficulty
Jaen, Chachapoyas
Destination
All Year
Season
2335
Altitude

Chachapoyas is called Kingdom of Clouds because its cities and fortresses are located in cloud-covered mountains at the northern rainforest of Peru

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Lima Airport
TYPE OF SERVICE Shared – Minimum 1 passenger
INCLUDED
Transfer Jaen Airport / Hotel
English/Spanish speaking Guides
Entrance Tickets
6 nights of accommodation
6 Breakfast
4 Lunch
NOT INCLUDED
Flight Tickets
Taxes
Tips & Extras

ITINERARY

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

DAY 1: JAEN / CHACHAPOYAS | INC: –

Arrival to Jaen. Transfer from the airport to the city of Chachapoyas (“Chachapoyas Premium Service”). Overnight  in Chachapoyas.

DAY 2: CHACHAPOYAS / KARAJIA/ QUIOCTA | INC: B/L

In the morning, we will go to Cruz Pata town, and then, we will continue towards the burial site of Karajia. We will enjoy a panoramic view of Luya’s main square along the way. Cruz Pata, known as the Crosses Plateau, is the starting point of our journey by foot or horse to get to Karajia; it takes 30 min. approximately. We will see Karajia sarcophagi, which are part of Chachapoyas pre-inca culture; they are made of stone, wood and clay, and have an anthropomorphic shape; they are unique for their enormous size (up to 2,5 meters high) and careful elaboration. Even though time has passed, being on top of a cliff with difficult access has allowed these constructions to be well preserved. We will go back to have lunch in the city of Luya. Then, we will visit Caverns Quiocta, a capricious work of nature, located in the district of Lamud, Luya province. Inside these caverns, there are seven rooms with stalagmites and stalactites, each one has a different name due to its curious forms. Return to the city of Chachapoyas..

DAY 3: CHACHAPOYAS / GOCTA WATERFALL | INC: B/L

We will be headed to the town of San Pablo de Valera, located 26 miles from the city of Chachapoyas. From there, we will begin our journey towards Gocta waterfall (an hour and a half on horseback plus one hour walk). Along the way, we will enjoy the great diversity of flora and fauna, and a splendid view of the waterfall. Gocta Waterfall, locally known as «La Chorrera», is 771 meters high and it is considered among the highest waterfalls in the world. It is the perfect habitat for toucans, monkeys, mountain lions and Andean cocks-of-the-rock. It is located in a large cloud- covered forest, around which there are about twenty waterfalls. It offers a beautiful combination of geography and history, making it a magical place. We will return to San Pablo and have a traditional lunch.

DAY 4: CHACHAPOYAS / KUELAP FORTRESS | INC: B/L

In the morning, we will go to Kuelap, a majestic architectural site built by the Chachapoyas. On our way, we will make a brief stop for a panoramic view of the Macro Archaeological site, also known as «Macro Towers» for its characteristic design. Macro is located on the side of a hill overlooking Utcubamba river. As follows we will go to Nuevo Tingo town, where we will board the bus that will take us to the Cable Car station. Once on board the modern cable cars, a short and safe trip will take us to the starting point of the visit to Kuelap. We may climb on foot or on horseback to the «Fortress», which is built on top of the Cerro Barreta (3,000 m.a.s.l.). Kuelap is a place surrounded by beautiful landscapes; at first, it seems inaccessible since it is protected by colossal walls and cliffs on three of its four sides. It has three platforms, and inside they have circular buildings decorated with rhomboidal and zigzag friezes. Its complex interior architecture, indicates it was a well-organized population group. The surrounding landscape and the natural scenarios makes it unforgettable. We will return to Nuevo Tingo town for lunch. Then return to Chachapoyas city.

DAY 5: CHACHAPOYAS / REVASH/ LEYMEBAMBA| INC: B/L

After breakfast, we drive to the town of San Bartolo, from here we will go on horseback to the Mausoleums of Revash, which are constructions of funeral homes at the foothills of huge rocks; they are painted in red and cream color, which resemble small houses. Some are up to three floors high, and others have gable roofs with T-shaped, cross-shaped and square windows. The mausoleums can be observed from 100 meters approximately. It is a strategic point to fully appreciate the funerary complex. After the visit we will enjoy lunch. Then, we will visit the museum of Centro Mallqui or Leymebamba Museum, which design replicates local architectural traditions. The rich and varied flora embellishes the surrounding gardens and highlights the collection of orchids, with over 100 local varieties. This museum holds a valuable collection of 240 mummies found in the Lagoon of the Condors. Return to Chachapoyas.

DAY 6: CHACHAPOYAS / SCENIC VIEWPOINTS ROUTE AND CITY TOUR | INC: B

In the morning, we will start our tour walking from Burgos square, across one of the main streets of the city, to Chachapoyas main square, where we will see traditional colonial houses with balconies, including the Municipal Palace and the Cathedral of Chachapoyas. Then, we will go by bus to Luya Urco viewpoint, where we will enjoy the panoramic view of the city. We will continue by bus to the town of Huanca, a community known for its pottery. On our way, we will visit the viewpoint in Huanca Urco Canyon, where we will look through binoculars the first fall of Gocta waterfall and the Town of the dead; and then, we will go to the viewpoint in Sonche Canyon, where we will see the varied and rugged geography of the Amazonian Andes. We will end our tour in a traditional house to witness the pottery process, where we can participate and make our own ceramics. Return to Chachapoyas.

DAY 7: CHACHAPOYAS / JAEN | INC: B

Transfer to Jaen airport with «Chachapoyas Premium Service» to board our flight..
$1,048.00
Per person

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    GENERAL CONDITIONS
    Prices do not include:
    * International and domestic air tickets.
    * Airport taxes
    * Beverages in meals.

    Children rates:
    * Children of 2 to 6 years can apply rate sharing bed w/parents.
    * Children of 2 to 11 years can apply rate of triple accommodation.
    * Hotels allow only one child sharing bed w/parents in a double room.
    * Children rate for land services: may vary according to child’s age, pls ask each case.
    * In order to purchase entrance fees, train tickets, etc, at child rate we must have in advance copy of passport, otherwise we cannot apply child rate.

    Important:
    *All the programs listed are based on daytime transfers, in case of night transfers, check additional cost to apply.
    * Valid prices only for foreign citizens who do not live in Peru and with a maximum stay in our country of: 60 days.
    * Prices per person – (I.V.A.) IGV not included.
    * In order to apply for this exoneration it is required to show a copy of your passport together with the entrance seal to Peru and an Andean migration card, which is given on the plane upon entering the country and sealed by the airport Immigration Services representative.
    Peru or the Andean Migration Card.
    *For preventive maintenance service, the Cable Car to Kuelap will not operate on scheduled dates, please ask.
    *For High Season (Jan, Feb, Mar, Independence day, Easter, Christmas, New Year and other holidays), please request for quotation