OVERVIEW
CHACHAPOYAS TOUR: KUELAP + GOCTA
DAY 1: CHACHAPOYAS – MACRO – KUELAP FORTRESS – CHACHAPOYAS
The Chachapoyas – Peru Tour: Kuelap + Gocta begins with your pick-up at the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas. At 8 am, we head for the village of Nuevo Tingo (1 hour and 40 minutes). During the way, we stop at a viewpoint to observe the archaeological site called Macro – a Chachapoyas military guard post. Afterward, we continue the ride till reaching the cable car of Kuelap. We get on the cable car bringing us up to a stop called “La Malca” – a place at the Kuelap´s checkpoint. After passing through, we climb 1 km (30 minutes) to reach the overwhelming fortress of the Chachapoyas Culture who was also called the “Warriors of the Clouds”.
Upon arrival, our Tour Guide shows us around and explains to us the history of this awesome and mysterious place. After a 3-hour guided tour, we start returning to the cable car and after a short ride, we get back to Nuevo Tingo. There, we have a late lunch at a local restaurant. After that, we ride back to Chachapoyas City. Our driver drops you off at your hotel where you spend the night.
DAY 2: CHACHAPOYAS – PITAYA PETROGLYPHS – GOCTA WATERFALL – CHACHAPOYAS
We pick you up at 7 am. Departure to the town of Cocachimba (1,796 meters above sea level). Along the way, we observe the petroglyphs at Pitaya that date back 3,000 years (approx.). You can see 30 images of flora, fauna, and hunting scenes carved in rocks covering an area of 100 m². Later, we arrived at Cocachimba where we went through a checkpoint and then started walking for two and a half hours. (You can take the tour on horseback; see the Optional section).
Along the way, we appreciate beautiful natural landscapes and diverse and abundant flora and fauna. Therefore, we can discover there around 110 species of birds. For example, Striped Woodpecker (Veniliornis Ignatius), Emerald Toucan (Aulacorhynchus prasinus), Andean Toucan (Andigena hypoglauca), Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus), Cashew Thrush (Turdus maranonicus), Masked Trogon (Trogonvillosa person) spatula tail (Loddigesia mirabilis). As for mammals, you can see 20 species such as the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Oreonax flavicauda) and the Peruvian night monkey (Aotus miconax). In addition, we can discover 355 species of plants (including 41 species of orchids), 6 of which are endemic and 6 are in danger of extinction.
Upon reaching the waterfall, you are given free time. Its total height is 771 meters (in two stages) making it one of the highest in the world and the 3rd highest in Peru. We start a hike back to Cocachimba where we have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, we return to the city of Chachapoyas where our driver leaves us at the airport/bus terminal. End of our service.
ITINERARY
CHACHAPOYAS TOUR: KUELAP + GOCTA
DAY 1 CHACHAPOYAS TOUR: KUELAP + GOCTA: CHACHAPOYAS – MACRO – KUELAP FORTRESS – CHACHAPOYAS
- Pick-up from the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas City.
- 8 am – transport on a private van to the village of Nuevo Tingo (1 hour, 40 minutes).
- Stop at a viewpoint to observe the archaeological site called Macro.
- Arrival at the cable car of Kuelap.
- A cable car ride-up.
- Getting off at the stop called “La Malca” to pass through a checkpoint.
- 30-minute climb (1 km) to reach the archaeological site of Kuelap.
- 3-hour private guided tour of the Kuelap fortress.
- A return hike to the cable car at La Malca.
- Ride down by the cable car.
- Lunch at a restaurant in Nuevo Tingo.
- Return ride to the Chachapoyas City.
- Drop-off at your hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: CHACHAPOYAS – PITAYA PETROGLYPHS – GOCTA WATERFALL – CHACHAPOYAS
- 7 am – a pick-up from your hotel.
- Transport on a private van from Chachapoyas to the village of Cocachimba.
- Observing the petroglyphs of Pitaya on the way.
- Arrival at Cocachimba and passing through the Gocta Waterfall´s checkpoint.
- 2 and half an hour trek till the Gocta Waterfall (Optional: you might undertake the tour horseback riding).
- Time off to take some pictures and/or take a dip in the waterfalls.
- The return hike to Cocachimba.
- Lunch at a local restaurant at Cocachimba.
- Return transport to Chachapoyas.
- Drop-off at the airport/bus terminal at Chachapoyas.
- End of the service of the Chachapoyas – Peru Tour: Kuelap + Gocta 2D/1N.
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL:
- Horseback riding during the Gocta Waterfall Tour instead of hiking. It costs an additional USD 15.
INCLUDED
CHACHAPOYAS TOUR: KUELAP + GOCTA, INCLUDES:
- Pick-up from the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas City.
- Private transport during the entire Chachapoyas – Peru Tour: Kuelap + Gocta.
- 1 night at a hotel in the city of Chachapoyas.
- A professional bilingual Tour Guide.
- Entrance fee to the Gocta Waterfall.
- Cable car ticket of Kuelap.
- Entrance fee to the Kuelap Fortress.
- Gocta Waterfall Private Tour.
- Kuelap Fortress Private Tour.
- Meals: 1x breakfast, 2x lunch – a vegetarian option available upon request.
- Drop-off at the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas City.
NOT INCLUDED
CHACHAPOYAS TOUR: KUELAP + GOCTA DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not mentioned.
- Beverages (apart from the main meals).
- Tips to local staff.
- Any flight.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE CHACHAPOYAS TOUR: KUELAP + GOCTA?
- Original passport (it is checked at the Kuelap´s gateway).
- Insect repellent (DEET 35 or higher!),
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- A small backpack,
- Light and comfortable clothes for 2 days (preferably light colours, at least one long pair of trousers and a long-sleeved T-shirt, shorts, sets of socks).
- Raincoat/poncho,
- A cap/hat,
- Walking shoes,
- Sandals,
- Swimsuit,
- Camera,
- Toiletries,
- Small towel,
- Paper towels,
- Bottled water,
- Pocket money (to buy souvenirs or refreshments).
- Personal medication (if applicable).
MAP
GUIDE MAP FOR THE CHACHAPOYAS TOUR: KUELAP + GOCTA
PRICE
CHACHAPOYAS TOUR: KUELAP + GOCTA
The price depends on the number of participants, accommodation availability, travel dates and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.