The Essential of Amazonas in 6 days

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 6 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 Nogalcucho

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 five hours to drive to ACP Milpuj in the Amazonas region. You will make various scenic stops during the trip and have time to enjoy your box lunch.

Arrival at Perico and Dona Lola, time to rest or discover their property.

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 (around 30 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 with a local family before starting the visit of the Mummy Museum.

Day 3 Explore the citadel of Kuelap

Today you will leave your hosts and set off just 15 minutes 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 Chachapoyas.

Day 4 Chachapoyas City Tour, visit to the village of Huancas and the Canyon of Sonche, hike to the Sarcophagi of Karajia

This morning you will visit this pretty colonial town with your English speaking guide before continuing to the village of Huancas, 30 minutes from Chachapoyas. Huancas is well known for its women ceramicists. You will walk to the Canyon of Sonche from where you have a 360 ° view over the valley.

Then you will leave for the other side of the valley. You will descend to the Utcubamba valley, follow it for several kilometers before going up on the other side, towards Cruz Pata at an altitude of 2,700 m (about 1 hour). Once in the village, a 30-minute (2 km) hike will take you to where you can observe the impressive sarcophagi of the Chachapoya culture. You will learn everything we know about the sarcophagi and their dead, but also about the rituals of this civilization.

The return hike will take 45 minutes, because you have to climb! Then you will descend into the valley by car to end your day in Cocachimba

Day 5 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 6 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.

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

Archaeological and nature sites about 6 days