Amazon Tours

DAY 01- AMAZONAS – KUELAP FORTRESS

We will pick you up at the hotel in Chachapoyas and start our trip to Kuelap about 3 hours away. We’ll travel by several traditional towns and enjoy the views of the country side before ending up at the fortress city of Kuelap at 3000 meters. Kuelap is an incredible fortified city, which still remains relatively unknown by the outside world surrounding it with mystery. We will be able to explore what has been uncovered so far, take impressive photographs and maybe we’ll discover a few of its secrets as well! After exploring the fortress city, we’ll return to Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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DAY 02- KARAJÍA SARCOPHAGI

After breakfast, we’ll head out to the town of Cruzpata. From there we will walk an additional 30 minutes to the Pre-Inca funeral archaeological site called Karajía Sarcophagi, which belongs to the Chachapoya Civilization. Its burial form is considered unique in the world because it appears in small groups of 4 to 8 figures that are positioned on the edge of rock cliffs. Some of those sarcophagus are painted as well. Overnight will be in Chachapoyas.

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Day 01- Amazonas – Kuelap Fortress

We’ll start the day by leaving Chachapoyas to reach the fortress of Kuelap. The drive will be around 3 hours and you will be able to enjoy the views along the way. Kuelap is located at 3000 meters on the edge of a cliff and is still a too mysterious. We will have time to explore the ruins that have been uncovered so far. We will return to Chachapoyas where we will stay the night.

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Day 02- Karajía Sarcophagi

After breakfast we will head out to the town of Cruzpata. From there we will walk for about 30 minutes to arrive at the Pre-Inca funeral archaeological site called Karajía Sarcophagi, which belongs to the Chachapoya Civilization. Its burial form is considered unique in the world because it appears in small groups of 4 to 8 figures that are located on the edge of rock cliffs. Some of those sarcophagus are painted partially as well. We will overnight in Chachapoyas.

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Day 03- Gocta Waterfall

After breakfast we will leave Chachapoyas to go to the town of Cocachimba from where we will walk an additional 3 hours to arrive at the Gocta Waterfall. The Gocta Waterfall is considered the third highest waterfall in the world! We will have a Box Lunch and return to the city of Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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Day 01- Amazonas – Kuelap Fortress

We will pick you up from your hotel on this first day of your tour and head out to Kuelap. The drive is around 3 hours where you will be able to enjoy the landscapes and traditional towns along the way. Kuelap is a fortified city at 3000 meters on the edge of a cliff that looks over the surrounding valley. Kuelap is still a mysterious place that only recently has been uncovered and studied partially. We will have time to explore this relic of the Chachapoya civilization. After our visit, we will return to Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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Day 02- Karajía Sarcophagi

After breakfast we’ll head out to the small town of Cruzpata. From here we’ll walk for about 30 minutes until we arrive in the area close to the Pre-Inca funeral archaeological site called Karajía Sarcophagi, which belongs to the Chachapoya Civilization. Its burial form is considered unique in the world since those are small groups of 4 to 8 statues that are lined up along rock cliffs. After taking our time in that area, we will return to Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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Day 03- Gocta Waterfall

After breakfast we’ll leave Chachapoyas and go to the town of Cocachimba. From Cocachimba we will walk an additional 3 hours until we arrive at the Gocta Waterfall. The Gocta Waterfall is considered the third highest waterfall of the world. We will have a Box Lunch and return to the city of Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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Day 04- Leymebamba Museum

After breakfast we’ll head out to the small town of Leymebamba. In Leymebamba we will visit the Leymebamba Museum by the Centro Mallqui, which keeps an interesting collection of mummies, kipus, textiles, ceramics and weapons likely left behind by the Chachapoya Culture. After our visit to the museum we will return to Chachapoyas where we’ll drop you off at your hotel.

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Day 01- Amazonas – Kuelap Fortress

We will pick you up from your hotel on the first day of your tour and drive towards Kuelap. The ride should be around 3 hours and you’ll be able to enjoy the landscapes and see a few small traditional towns along the way. Kuelap is a fortified city on the edge of a cliff at 3000 meters overlooking the surrounding valleys. We will be able to explore the mysterious structures left behind by the Chachapoyas civilization and enjoy the mystical atmosphere. From here we’ll return to Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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Day 02- Karajía Sarcophagi

After breakfast we’ll head out to the small town of Cruzpata. From here we’ll walk for about 30 minutes until we arrive in the area close to the Pre-Inca funeral archaeological site called Karajía Sarcophagi, which belongs to the Chachapoya Civilization. Its burial form is considered unique in the world since those are small groups of 4 to 8 statues that are lined up along rock cliffs. After taking our time in that area, we will return to Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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Day 03- Gocta Waterfall

After breakfast we’ll leave Chachapoyas and go to the town of Cocachimba. From Cocachimba we will walk an additional 3 hours until we arrive at the Gocta Waterfall. The Gocta Waterfall is considered the third highest waterfall of the world. We will have a Box Lunch and return to the city of Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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Day 04- Leymebamba Museum

After breakfast we’ll travel to the small town of Leymebamba. Once there, we will visit the Leymebamba Museum sponsored by the Centro Mallqui. In the museum they display and study an interesting collection of mummies, kipus, textiles, ceramics and weapons from what is believed to be the Chachapoyas civilization. After a visit to the museum we will return to Chachapoyas where we’ll stay overnight.

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Day 05- Amazonas out

After breakfast we’ll pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the bus station to return to Chiclayo or Cajamarca.