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Chachapoyas ToursOver 20 years ago, the Peruvian government wanted to make the Chachapoyas area the "Machu Picchu of the north" because they thought that many people would love to see the sites. Now there are daily flights to Jaen.
This is the land of the Cloud People - the cloud forest of eternal mist, high in the Andes, overlooking the Amazon Basin, hidden in a perpetual mist with orchids and bromeliads everywhere. It is a forgotten land of ancient empires, towering peaks and friendly people. Over a thousand years ago, the mysterious race of fair-skinned natives known as the Chachapoyans built massive empires on mountain tops all over the region. Their dominance over the region is apparent today as most mountain crests are crowned with at least a wall, if not an entire ruined city. Cliff tombs, mummies and hieroglyphics are all testament to a culture that was as advanced as the Inca.
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Combine your trip in the south and Machu Picchu with a trip to the "Machu Picchu of the North". The northern part of these itineraries can start in either Jaen, Chiclayo or Tarapoto and can end in either of those cities. Below are some sample itineraries for the north. For instance they can be combined with an itinerary like:
Day 1: Arrival in Lima Day 2: Lima City tour Day 3: Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley Day 4: Tour the Sacred Valley, go to Machu Picchu Day 5: Tour Machu Picchu, go to Cusco Day 6 - Cusco city tour Day 7: Flight Cusco – Lima, then fly north 4 days - starting and ending at Jaen AirportDay 1 Jaen - transfer from Jaen Airport to Chachapoyas. Box lunch included.
Day 2 - The second day, after a hour and 15 minutes travel, arrive to Cocachimba town. In this village, inhabited by about 200 families, starts the hike to the Gocta waterfall, with its 771 meters. It is considered the third highest in the world behind the Angel Falls in Venezuela and Tugela Falls in South Africa. To get to the bottom of Gocta we have to walk about 5 km of a footpath of uneven terrain, through a dense rain forest and very colorful. After 2 ½ hours, arrive to the falls where you can enjoy the nature that gives the place and then return to the hotel. Day 3 - The third day, we will go to Kuélap. The walls and hundreds of circular houses are covered by the cloud forest, being at 3000 meters above sea level, always surprise the visitors that see it for the first time. We will explore lots of ceremonial constructions and aqueducts. Although Kuélap was discovered 60 years before Machu Picchu, it is not recognized worldwide. However, recent discoveries nearby areas that are related with Kuélap and with its history, had captured the attention of archaeologists, of international magazines and film companies. Lunch in a local restaurant. Day 4 Chachapoyas – Jaen - Early departure to Jaen airport for your flight to Lima. (B, BL) |
5 days - starting and ending at Jaen AirportDay 1 Jaen – Chachapoyas
Airport or Hotel pick up service in Jaen and private transportation to Chachapoyas. We will see beautiful panoramas on our trip to the unspoiled city of Chachapoyas. Night in Chachapoyas. (BL) Day 2 - The second day, after a hour and 15 minutes travel, arrive to Cocachimba town. In this village, inhabited by about 200 families, starts the hike to the Gocta waterfall, with its 771 meters. It is considered the third highest in the world behind the Angel Falls in Venezuela and Tugela Falls in South Africa. To get to the bottom of Gocta we have to walk about 5 km of a footpath of uneven terrain, through a dense rain forest and very colorful. After 2 ½ hours, arrive to the falls where you can enjoy the nature that gives the place and then return to the hotel. Day 3 - The third day, we head to Cruzpata town and then you will walk to see the sarcophagai of Karajia. The figures are 2 meters high, being empty inside and outside they are made of a mixing of clay, straw and pebble, and lay over a structure made of wood. A chamber with the shape of a pear protected the mummy which was sitting down, and wrapped in deer skin. You will enjoy a box lunch and later we will visit the Quiocta Caverns, another tourist nature attraction which is located in Lamud district, province of Luya, among the typical vegetation, at 20 minutes distance are the amazing calcareous needles with different shapes and sizes known as stalactites and stalagmites. Return to Chachapoyas. Day 4 - The fourth day, we will go to Kuélap. The walls and hundreds of circular houses are covered by the cloud forest, being at 3000 meters above sea level, always surprise the visitors that see it for the first time. We will explore lots of ceremonial constructions and aqueducts. Although Kuélap was discovered 60 years before Machu Picchu, it is not recognized worldwide. However, recent discoveries nearby areas that are related with Kuélap and with its history, had captured the attention of archaeologists, of international magazines and film companies. Lunch in a local restaurant. Day 5 - transfer from Chachapoyas to Jaen Airport with box lunch. |
5 days - starting and ending in ChiclayoDAY 1: CHICLAYO/CHACHAPOYAS - Breakfast at the hotel.
The first day, transfer from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas. The trip goes through one of the driest deserts of the planet, then climbs the Andes, descends to the Marañón River and finally ascends via the great Utcumbamba canyon. Box lunch included. Dinner included at your hotel. Superior Room - Hotel Xalca B, BL, D DAY 2: CHACHAPOYAS/GOCTA/CHACHAPOYAS Breakfast at the hotel. After a hour and 15 minutes travel, arrive to Cocachimba town. In this village, inhabited by about 200 families, starts the hike to the Gocta waterfall, with its 771 meters. It is considered the third highest in the world behind the Angel Falls in Venezuela and Tugela Falls in South Africa. To get to the bottom of Gocta we have to walk about 5 km of a footpath of uneven terrain, through a dense rain forest and very colorful. After 2 ½ hours, arrive to the falls where you can enjoy the nature that gives the place and then return to the hotel. Superior Room - Hotel Xalca B, BL DAY 3: CHACHAPOYAS/KARAJIA/QUIOCTA/CHACHAPOYAS Breakfast at the hotel. We head to Cruzpata town and then you will walk to see the sarcophaguses of Karajia. The figures are 2 meters high, being empty inside and outside they are made of a mixing of clay, straw and pebble, and lay over a structure made of wood. A chamber with the shape of a pear protected the mummy which was sitting down, and wrapped in deer skin. You will enjoy a box lunch and later we will visit the Quiocta Caverns, another tourist nature attraction which is located in Lamud district, province of Luya, among the typical vegetation, at 20 minutes distance are the amazing calcareous needles with different shapes and sizes known as stalactites and stalagmites. Return to Chachapoyas. Superior Room - Hotel Xalca B, BL DAY 4: CHACHAPOYAS/KUELAP/CHACHAPOYAS Breakfast at the hotel. We will go to Kuélap. The walls and hundreds of circular houses are covered by the cloud forest, being at 3000 meters above sea level, always surprise the visitors that see it for the first time. We will explore lots of ceremonial constructions and aqueducts. Although Kuélap was discovered 60 years before Machu Picchu, it is not recognized worldwide. However, recent discoveries nearby areas that are related with Kuélap and with its history, had captured the attention of archaeologists, of international magazines and film companies. Lunch in a local restaurant. Superior Room - Hotel Xalca B, L DAY 5: CHACHAPOYAS/CHICLAYO / LIMA Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from Chachapoyas to Chiclayo with box lunch. Drop off at Chiclayo airport to take flight back to Lima. FLIGHT CIX/LIM |
THE TOURS INCLUDE:
All entrance fees Transfers to airport or bus station Meals where noted in the program All transportation specified in the program Transfer between cities Hotels specified in the program Bilingual guide NOT INCLUDED: Alcoholic beverages Airport taxes Internal flights (we can provide upon request) Gratuities |
