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Chachapoyas, Treasure of the North, Private Tour

From $660 • 4 days • LimaTours • Chachapoyas, Peru • Pickup available • Not Cancellable

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Why we love it?

The Chachapoyas, Treasure of the North private tour offers a four-day exploration of the lesser-known but captivating region of Chachapoyas, Peru. This experience is ideal for travelers seeking a blend of adventure and cultural immersion, with guided visits to significant sites such as the ancient fortress of Kuelap and the stunning Gocta Waterfall. The tour includes three nights of accommodation, daily breakfasts, and private transfers throughout, ensuring a personalized and comfortable journey. With the added benefit of an English or Spanish-speaking local guide, participants can gain deeper insights into the rich history and natural beauty of this unique destination.

Inclusions

Operated with an English or Spanish-speaking local guide on a private basis
3 nights' accommodation
3 breakfast
Private transfers from and to the airport
Private transfer during the tours
Cable car services (subject to availability)
All the visits indicated in the programme: Gocta Waterfall and the Kuelap archaeological complex

Exclusions

Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programme.
Tips for the driver and guide.
International and domestic flights to Peru.
Domestic and foreign airport taxes.
Other taxes or fees not mentioned/specified in the itinerary.
Riders/carriers on an excursion to Gocta

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL CHACHAPOYAS

Arrive at Chachapoyas Airport. Upon arrival, the transportation service will be waiting to greet you at the airport and to transfer you to your hotel. Soak up the stunning scenery and the diverse flora and fauna of the region during the short drive. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight in Chachapoyas.

Day 2 CHACHAPOYAS – KUELAP – CHACHAPOYAS (300 Km - 8 hrs)

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel then get ready to discover one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the country. Kuélap, the largest and most important site built by the Chachapoyas, dates from 500 AD and is located on the top of a mountain at 3,000 metres above sea level. The main structure is an awe-inspiring, walled stronghold containing more than 500 interior enclosures distributed over different levels, all contained within a perimeter wall that reaches heights of 20 metres. Many of the round buildings would have been covered with steep, conical thatched roofs and they were used as dwellings by the estimated 3,000 inhabitants of this citadel. In the past, Kuélap was only accessible by a 4-hour hike, but now there is a cable car that transports you to the top of the mountain in just 20 minutes (subject to availability).

Overnight in Chachapoyas

Day 3 CHACHAPOYAS – GOCTA WATERFALL – CHACHAPOYAS (95 Km - 2.5 hrs)

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel then prepare for a day discovering the stunning mountain scenery of Chachapoyas, with its deep canyons, cloud forest and, one of its greatest charms, the impressive Gocta Waterfall. After breakfast, a private vehicle will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to the town of Cocachimba, the starting point of your walk to Gocta Falls. This waterfall has become increasingly popular over the years, not just because it is one of the highest in the world (770 metres), but also because of its outstanding beauty. Walk through mountain forests and their diverse vegetation including orchids and giant ferns and spot different species of animals such as monkeys and toucans. The lush green landscape is a key feature of this region and it is also home to many different species of birds, including some endemic species. When you reach Gocta, take a break and contemplate the impressive waterfall, then walk back to Cocachimba and transfer to Chachapoyas.

Overnight in Chachapoyas

Day 4 DEPARTURE CHACHAPOYAS

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, the transportation service will collect you from your hotel and transfer you back to Chachapoyas airport for your onwards flight. Although this is the end of your tour with us, we hope that your memories of this region of outstanding natural beauty and fascinating archaeological ruins will last a lifetime.

Breakfast included.

Please Note

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sales taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator
On Day 1: We recommend booking the flight to Chachapoyas at 9:00 am with the airline Atsa
On Day 4: We recommend booking the flight to Lima at 10.00 am with the airline Atsa
Please note that Check-In in most hotels begins at 01:00 pm. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby.
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
In many hotels in Peru, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room.
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.