Adventure in Kuelap and Gocta

6 Days / 5 Nights

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ACTIVITIES

Hike, Tour

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DURATION

6 Days / 5 Nights

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TIPO

Tradicional / Vivencial

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LOCATION

Kuelap, Gocta, Chachapoyas

Introduction

The adventure in Kuelap and Gocta 6 days and 5 nights is a perfect balance of diverse experiences in a wonderful destination in Peru. We will be able to get up close to one of the ancient fortresses belonging to a culture other than the Inca as well as the beautiful waterfall of Agua de Gocta.

This experience is intended for all people who have an adequate and optimal state of health in the face of the necessary requirement, you can do it individually to be able to meet new people, as a couple or with friends with whom to share emotions and also as a family to live a unforgettable adventure.

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Why book this tour?

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Disconnect from the routine and connect with nature.

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Get to know the amazing fortress of Kuelap.

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Enjoy the beautiful views that the viewpoint presents us.

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Surprise yourself with the spectacular Gocta waterfall.

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Discover the mysteries behind the Karajia Zarcofagos.

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Visit the enigmatic Revash Mausoleum.

Summary Itinerary

Day 01: Welcome to the City

(Agreed Time) Transfer from the Jaén airport to the hotel in Chachapoyas (courtesy of the company).
Hotel night in Chachapoyas

Day 02: Cable car and visit to the Kuelap fortress

08:00 – 09:00 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the archaeological center of Macro.
09:00 – 10:20 Guided tour of the place and enjoy the experience.
10:20 – 11:00 We continue with the trip until we reach the town of Tingo and later to the access point to board the cable car.
11:00 – 11:30 Travel by cable car to Malca Pampa.
We start a short walk until we reach the control point of the archaeological center of Kuelap.
11:30 – 14:30 Guided visit to the archaeological center of Kuelap with an explanation of the main places such as ceremonial precincts, the main temple, circular rooms.
14:30 – 15:00 Return trip on the cable car and then we head to Tingo.
Free time to enjoy a delicious lunch to recover our energies.
16:00 – 19:00 Return trip to Chachapoyas.
Hotel night in Chachapoyas

Day 03: Gocta Waterfall

08:00 – 09:00 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the town of Cocachimba.
09:00 – 11:00 Start of our walk to reach the Gocta Waterfall.
Free time in the place to enjoy the surroundings, take the best pictures of the place.
13:00 – 15:00 We return walking to Cocachimba to enjoy our lunch
17:00 – 18:00 Return trip to the city of Chachapoyas.
Hotel night in Chachapoyas

Day 04: Karajia Sacofagos

08:00 – 09:00 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the town of Cruz Pata.
09:00 – 09:30 We start our walk to the funerary point from where you can see the Karajia sarcophagi.
Free time to enjoy the beautiful view and take the best pictures in the place.
11:00 – 12:00 We return to our transport to reach Luya – Lamud.
Time to enjoy our lunch with natural ingredients.
14:00 – 15:30 We continue the trip to visit the Quiocta Cavern where we will have the opportunity to see the formation of Stalagmites and Stalactites of different shapes and sizes.
15:30 – 17:00 Return trip to the city of Chachapoyas.
Hotel night in Chachapoyas

Day 05: Revash Mausoleum

08:00 – 10:00 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Revash Mausoleums.
10:00 – 12:00 Guided tour of the constructions of up to 3 floors, its function was funerary, you can also see some cave paintings.
Free time to enjoy our lunch with natural ingredients.
14:00 – 16:00 Transfer to the Mallqui Center Museum where we will see the collection of mummies that there is as well as a wide variety of Quipus brought from another mausoleum.
16:00 – 18:00 Return trip to the city of Chachapoyas.
Hotel night in Chachapoyas

Day 06: Day of your departure

(Agreed Time) Transfer from your hotel to Jaen airport.

Detailed Itinerary

Our experience allows us to know the Chachapoyas Culture in all its splendor, enjoying the comfort in each space and the necessary security, the places that we will visit are:

Chachapoyas: This city is located in the North of Peru, belongs to the department of Amazonas. Its historic center was declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation in 1988, what stands out here are its mansions with patio and gardens inside, church and also the buildings of the place's own style.
This culture coexisted with the Inca Culture and at some point in history they were subjected by it to what upon the arrival of the Spaniards they saw as convenient to unite against the Incas thus allowing their release but therefore over time they were also subjected by the Spanish during the expansion of the colony.
Kuelap: EIt is an archaeological complex prior to the Inca culture, it is located in the Province of Luya, it was built by the Chachapoyas culture. Large stones were used in its construction, with a large artificial platform. The surrounding walls are approximately 19 meters high, which suggests that it had a protective function like a fortress, but also inside we can find spaces dedicated to other functions such as administrative, religious, ceremonial and residential spaces used mostly by the people who lived in the place.
Gocta waterfall: It is a waterfall that is close to the towns of San Pablo, Cocachimba and the district of Valera. Popularly, this space has a legend that relates it to the myth of the Sirens that guard a very precious gold treasure. At present, this space is considered a Reserved Zone, so there is a commitment not to affect or impact the environment in any way, in addition to the fact that the ecosystem it has is quite diverse, which is why it is important to preserve the flora and fauna that there is in the place.
Karajia sarcophagi: They are a group of sarcophagi or coffins that had a funerary function and measured between 2 meters to 2.5 meters high with anthropomorphic features, this was a tradition of the Chachapoyas culture. They were found in the Karajía ravine in the district of Luya. In 1985, the archaeologist Federico Kauffmann Doig organized an excursion to locate this place in Karajía, which kept the group of sarcophagi intact.
Quiocta Cavern: It is a fantastic and beautiful place hidden in the jungle with an extension of more than 500 meters inside the earth. Its entrance is given through a cave currently known and visited regularly during the year. In the place we can find a large number of stalactites and stalagmites millions of years old that cause interest in visitors. Among the main attractions of the place is the sandeel, the source of desire among others. Each person who visits it usually gives it a different shape, everything is based on the imagination. We will also find in the place a set of cave paintings typical of the Chachapoyas culture. It is a perfect destination for geology lovers and for those who want a new adventure.
Revash Mausoleum It is considered as the place of origin where the remains and ancestors of the Chachapoyas culture rest.They are located in the district of Santo Tomás, province of Luya in a quite inaccessible sector since they are on the edge of the mountain. They were collective tombs that occupy natural caves and also made in the rocky wall of an imposing ravine. Investigated by the famous archaeologist Federico Kauffman Doig, who defined that the mausoleums are replicas of the houses where the people of the area lived. The colors that we can see mainly are red and cream, in some cases we see a double water roof, this as protection from the rain but they were not necessarily necessary. In the rocks we can see that the figures of circles, flames and other symbols that are considered in their cosmogony or beliefs are painted with red.

What's Included?

Included

Chachapoyas y Kuelap:

Transfer upon arrival: It is done in private transport from the Jaén airport to the hotel in Chachapoyas.
Detailed briefing: It takes place before the start of the service (The briefing is a complete orientation, explaining everything about the tour. In addition, any questions you may have about it will be clarified).
Small groups: We always handle an adequate amount of people, personalized shared tour style.
First level guide:: Professional tour guide specialized in Cultural tourism (English/Spanish).
Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport to get to know Chachapoyas – Tingo – Chachapoyas.
Entrance tickets: For the Archaeological Center of Macro, Cable Car and Kuelap Fortress.
Local Lunch: Made with natural ingredients with a variety of Peruvian and local food.
Hotel Lodge in Chachapoyas: 05 nights in a lodge hotel that has a private bathroom, hot water, comfortable rooms, luggage storage and breakfast the next day.

Catarata Gocta:

Small groups: We always handle an adequate amount of people, personalized shared tour style.
First level guide:: Professional tour guide specialized in Cultural tourism (English/Spanish).
Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport to get to know Chachapoyas – Cocachimba – Chachapoyas.
Local Lunch: Made with natural ingredients with a variety of Peruvian and local food.
Entrance tickets: For the visit to the Gocta waterfall.

Karajia sarcophagi:

Small groups: We always handle an adequate amount of people, personalized shared tour style.
First level guide:: Professional tour guide specialized in Cultural tourism (English/Spanish).
Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport to get to know Chachapoyas – Cruz Pata- Chachapoyas.
Local Lunch: Made with natural ingredients with a variety of Peruvian and local food.
Entrance tickets: For the visit to the Sarcophagi of Karajia and the cave of Quiocta.

Revash Mausoleum

Small groups: We always handle an adequate amount of people, personalized shared tour style.
First level guide:: Professional tour guide specialized in Cultural tourism (English/Spanish).
Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport to get to know Chachapoyas – Leymebamba – Chachapoyas.
Local Lunch: Made with natural ingredients with a variety of Peruvian and local food.
Entrance tickets: For the Revash Mausoleum and the Mallqui Center Museum.

Not Included

Foods: These can be requested.
Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.