| Chachapoyas
Kuelap Discoverer
Discover
the Archaeology and nature wonders of the remote Northern
Peru
|
| Duration |
5
Days / 4 Nights |
| Starting
Point |
Chiclayo
from May to October |
| Ending
Point |
Chiclayo |
|
Tour Type |
Archeological
- Cultural - Nature |
| Price
from |
$
1340 € 1060 |
All
our programmes can be tailor made according to your requirements,
whether regarding the length of your tour, any special interests
or specific activities, flight reservations, optional destinations
or tours.
Tour Description
Discover the archaeology and nature wonders of the remote northern
Peru
The Pre-Columbian Chachapoyas culture, are Situated in the cloud
forests around the town of Chachapoyas in Peru’s northern
Amazonas Department, these sites are dominated by the mighty fortress
of Kuelap, perched majestically atop mountain-top cliffs overlooking
the verdant Andean landscape.
Route: Chiclayo - Chachapoyas - Chiclayo
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Day
1: Chiclayo / Chachapoyas |
In the morning you will depart
from Chiclayo by private car, van or minibus with air conditioning.
You will cross 4 different Peruvian departments: Lambayeque, south
Piura, the North of Cajamarca and end in Amazonas, Starting in
the coast and arriving in the late afternoon in the cloud forest
of Chachapoyas.
Meals Included: Box lunch and Dinner :::::::::::::::::::::: Overnight
at El Chillo Lodge
After
breakfast you will enjoy an excursion by horse to visit the colorful
funeral buildings of Revash perched on a ledge up high on a cliff.
They overlook a valley and tributary of the Utcubamba, near the
town of Santo Tomas. The Cliff walls at Revash are decorated with
geometric designs and figures of camelids. Some of the tombs are
decorated with T and cross-shaped niches. Box Lunch. Then you
will continue to town of Leymebamba to visit an amazing collection
of well-preserved pre-inca mummies discovered in the Laguna de
los Condores.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box lunch and Dinner :::::::::::::::::::::
Overnight at El Chillo Lodge
After breakfast you will visit
Kuelap, a spectacular pre-Inca walled city hidden atop a precipitous
mountain. Although Kuelap was discovered 60 years before Machu
Picchu, it is not as well-known to the outside world. Nevertheless
recent amazing discoveries in nearby areas that relate to Kuelap
and to its history have captured the attention of archaeologists,
international magazines and film companies. Box Lunch. Following
your visit to Kuelap, return and Accommodation.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box lunch and
Dinner ::::::::::::Overnight at the Chachapoyas hotel.
Early
morning trek to visit Gocta considered as the world’s third-tallest
waterfall. This remote wonder and the diverse forest and wildlife
will amaze you. There is the chance to admire the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock,
the Peru national bird. At late afternoon return to Chachapoyas
and accommodation.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Box lunch and Dinner ::::::Overnight
at the Chachapoyas hotel.
Note:
People interested in more archaeology can change Gocta trek for
Half day tour to Karajia.
| Day
5: Chachapoyas / Chiclayo
|
After
an early breakfast you will return to Chiclayo by road. Box Lunch
included.
Late afternoon arrival and transfer to selected hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Box lunch
see
map North Kingdoms Peru
Kuelap
Discoverer price per person
5
days / 4 nights
Departs Chiclayo
|
2 |
3/4 |
5
up |
Sing
Supp |
|
on
Wed & Sat |
$
1340 € 1060 |
$
1270 € 1005 |
$
1170 € 926 |
$
170 € 134 |



:: Transfers mentioned in
this programme in private transport
:: Excursion Kuelap fortress
:: Burial building of Revash
:: Macro towers and Mummy museum at Leymebamba
:: extra excursion according your interest: Gocta waterfalls or
Karajia sarcophagus.
:: Accommodation - 02 nights at the El Chillo Lodge and 02 nights
at Chachapoyas hotel with …Full board
:: Treks, horse riding and overland transportation.
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