The key moments
This trip combining the archaeological and natural sites of the region of Amazonas in northern Peru, allows you to discover many places that are still little known and are not part of the major tourist circuits.
In 5 days you will have the opportunity to see the essential sites of the civilization of the Chachapoya, the cloud warriors, as the Incas called them.
Highlights of the trip
- Good boutique hotels
- Discovery of emblematic sites of the Chachapoya civilization
- Gocta waterfall hike
- Traditional activities with local artists and artisans
If you are interested in a more immersive trip to the region of Amazonas, we invite you to take a look at our Discovery stay which includes more homestays and some more activities and encounters.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Jaen and transfer to Chachapoyas
Our driver will pick you up from the airport. He will have a sign with your name and wait for you at the exit gate. From Jaen it takes about four hours to drive to Chachapoyas, the capital city of the Amazonas region at a height of 2 335 m. You will make various scenic stops during the trip and have time to enjoy your box lunch.
Arrival in Chachapoyas, time to rest or discover this nice colonial city.
Day 2 Visit of the Mausoleums of Revash and the Mummy Museum in Leymebamba
Today you will leave with your driver and your private English speaking guide for the village of San Bartolo (about 1 hour 15 minutes).
At the tourism association a local guide (who speaks Spanish) will join you and you will set off for the easy trek (30 – 45 minutes) to the Mausoleums of Revash in the Luya district in the Amazonas region. Along the way, your local guide will explain all about the medicinal plants in the area (translation made by your guide).
Back in San Bartolo you will take the car and drive to the village of Leymebamba (about an hour). Lunch in Leymebamba before starting the visit of the Mummy Museum.
Return to Chachapoyas in the late afternoon.
Day 3 Explore the citadel of Kuelap
Today you will leave Chachapoyas and set off for a one-hour drive to the village of Tingo from where you will take the cable car to the Citadel of Kuelap, the Machu Picchu of the north in the Amazonas region.
Once you reach La Malca, you walk about 2 km to the Kuélap complex, built from AD 400 onwards. Visit of around 2 hours, explanation of the administrative, military and ceremonial nature of Kuélap, the peculiarities of the almost 500 round houses on a 6 ha site at an altitude of 3000 m. End of the visit and descent by cable car for lunch in the village of Tingo.
Then transfer to Cocachimba.
Day 4 Gocta waterfall hike
This morning, accompanied by your guide, you will leave for the six hour hike (round trip) to the Gocta waterfall. The path goes through the forest and with a bit of luck you may see a Gallito de las Rocas, the national bird of Peru.
Note: If you are not big hikers, you can request a horse for part of the way. On the other hand, the last two km (two km one way, but also return) must be done on foot.
Return to the hotel to enjoy the view and a little rest.
Day 5 Departure for Jaen
Depending on your flight schedule, you will either leave in the morning or in the afternoon for Jaen Airport.
Your driver will accompany you.
Budget
We provide our tour plans as an example for you to get inspired and an idea of how your travel in northern Peru could look like.
Once you have your trip in mind, we are happy to create with you your dream trip according to the length of your stay. We suggest you interesting sites to visit, nice places to stay, how to get there and if you should choose a guide to travel with you in order to discover a more confidential side of Peru.
Contact us by email at info@phimavoyages.com or by our contact form. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
This program includes:
- Transfer to/from airports
- Guides
- Entrances to archaeological sites and natural reserves
- Activities and excursions as indicated in the program
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Land transport according to the program, private (by car for 2 people, in Mini Van H1 for 3 or more people), by night bus, taxi / combi
This program does not include:
- International and national flights
- Airport taxes or visa fees
- Excess baggage charges
- Additional nights following flight cancellations
- Insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry service
- Phone calls
- Re-confirmation of international flights
- Bank transfer fees