Kuelap Discoverer

Chiclayo - Chachapoyas - Chiclayo

Peru

The Pre-Columbian Chachapoyas culture, conquered in the 15th century by the Incas, left a landscape scattered with villages and burial sites overlooked by archaeologists. Situated in the cloud forests around the town of Chachapoyas in Peru's northern Amazonas Department, these sites are dominated by the mighty fortress of Kuelap, perched majestically atop mountaintop cliffs, overlooking the verdant Andean landscape.
In Chachapoyas, remnants of the past invite discovery by the bold adventurer and the cultures of the present extend a friendly welcome. These programs are new and specially designed for those people with a special interest in archaeology or for those with a taste of adventure. The area is still new to tourism, but we have taken every care to provide as comfortable a stay as possible, with air-conditioned vehicles and expert guides.

The Itinerary

Day 1: Chiclayo/Chachapoyas
In the morning we depart from Chiclayo by private car/bus with air conditioning. We arrive in Chachapoyas late in the afternoon. Overnight at Hostal El Chillo (L D)

Day 2:
After breakfast we enjoy an excursion by horse to visit the colourful funeral buildings of Revash, perched on a ledge up a high cliff. We continue to Leimebamba to visit an amazing collection of pre-Inca mummies discovered in the Laguna de los Condores (B L D).

Day 3:
After breakfast, we visit Kuelap, a spectacular pre-Inca walled city hidden atop a precipitous mountain. Although Kuelap was discovered 60 years before Machu Picchu, it is not as well-known to the outside world. Nevertheless recent amazing discoveries in nearby areas that relate to Kuelap and to its history, have captured the attention of archaeologists, international magazines and film companies. On the way back to El Chillo, we have the opportunity for a stopover at the burial towers of Macro, an outpost of the Chachapoyas culture, built into the cliffs overlooking the Utcubamba River. Its unique location allowed for contact via signal fires with the fortress, high above in the mountains and visible through a cleft in the valley hills. Overnight at Hostal El Chillo (B L D).

Day 4:
In the morning, we trek to the Chachapoyas burial towers of Macro. Afternoon free for relaxation or to take a tour (at extra cost) to Karajia and the mysterious Sarcophagi carved into the hillside (B L D).

Day 5: Chachapoyas/Chiclayo
After an early breakfast, we return to Chiclayo by road. Arrival late afternoon. Transfer to your hotel or to the airport (B L)

General Information

Rated: Easy

Those wanting to combine the Lost world of the Chachopayas with Trujillo and Cajamarca, please refer to the 8 days Lost World of the Cloud Peoples with two fixed departure dates per month from June to October.

Fixed Departure dates
Every Monday and Thursday from May to October

Tour Tariff
	Fixed Departure	Private Departure				SGL Supp.
N° of participants	1	1	2	3	4
USD	$ 805	$ 1963	$ 1009	$ 994	$ 892	$ 142
EUR	€ 668	€ 1629	€ 838	€ 825	€ 740	€ 118
GBP	£ 451	£ 1099	£ 565	£ 556	£ 499	£ 79
Domestic Flights: USD 142 / GBP 79 / EUR 118

(*) Price last updated on 06 June 2004. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .
(**) Flight prices are susceptible to change at any time without prior notice
(**) 2 participants minimum

Included in price:
Bi-lingual guides, all terrestrial transport on a private basis,breakfasts, national Park and ruins entrance fees, transfer to and from hotels and airport.
We can arrange private services that include charter flights to Chachapoyas from the city of Chiclayo or Trujillo.

Not included:
tips, other meals unless stated in the itinerary, flights to/from Chiclayo, Excursion to Karajia Sarcophagi (USD 50.00 - GBP 36 - EUR 61 per person - minimum 2 passengers).

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