Chachapoyas: Peru adventure tour

THE LOST WORLD OF THE CHACHAPOYAS ( 9 days and 8 nights )
Price per person $2300 based on double occupancy and as a party of two

The Pre-Columbian Chachapoyas culture, conquered in the 15th century by the Incas, has left a landscape scattered with villages and burial sites which until recently has been largely 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 mountain-top 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. Six fixed departure programs allow clients to explore and discover Chachapoyas and Cajamarca, site of the first contact between the Spanish conquistadors and the Inca civilization. These programs are new and are specially designed for those people with a special interest in archaeology, or for those with a taste for adventure. The area is still new to tourism, but we have taken every precaution to provide as comfortable a stay as possible, with air-conditioned vehicles and expert guides. The area is not only known for its startling archaeological discoveries, but also for being one of the most important centers for birds with restricted ranges. We offer specialized Birdwatching programs, guided by some of Peru's best birding guides, which provide an opportunity to look for Marañon endemics such as Marvelous Spatuletail, Peruvian Pigeon, Yellow-faced Parrotlet, Marañon Thrush, Buff-bridled Inca-Finch among others.

Preferred departures dates:

June 27th
July 11th, 25th
August 1st, 15th, 29th
September 12th, 26th
October 10th

Day 01 Lima Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to Carmel Hotel or similar located in Miraflores, Lima Depending on the arrival time of your international flight we will have the possibility of an optional visit to the Peruvian Gold Museum (not included in the rate). Day 02 Chiclayo / Chachapoyas Early in the morning transfer to the airport where you'll take the flight to Chiclayo (AIRFARE INCLUDED). You will be picked up upon arrival and you will depart from Chiclayo by private car/bus with air conditioning. You will arrive in the late afternoon in Chachapoyas. Box lunch and dinner included. Overnight at Hostel El Chillo. (B/Box lunch/D) Day 03 Chachapoyas After breakfast you will 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. Box Lunch. Following your visit to Kuelap, you will return to Chillo for the night. Dinner and overnight at Hostal El Chillo. (B/Box lunch/D) Day 04 Chachapoyas After breakfast you will enjoy an excursion to observe the burial towers of Macro, an outpost of the Chachapoyas culture built into cliffs overlooking the Utcubamba River. It’s 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. Then visit the colorful funeral buildings of Revash perched on a ledge up high on a cliff. You will return to Chillo. Dinner and overnight at Hostal El Chillo. (B/L/D) Day 05 Chachapoyas/Leimebamba This morning you will drive towards Leimebamba. On the way you will stop at Las Palmas where a light trek will start to La Congona, a spectacular settlement pattern of the Chachapoyas. In this area you will be able to discover outstanding friezes and defensive towers still virgin in the jungle. After picnic lunch continue to Hostal El Chillo for dinner and overnight. (B/L/D) Day 06 Leimebamba/Celendín Morning visit the museum of Leimebamba with the pre-Inca mummies recently discovered in the Laguna de Los Condores. Then continue to you will drive to Celendin, crossing two cordilleras and several different habitats, such as cloud forest, agricultural land, desert-like areas and the Marañon Canyon. Box lunch on way.Overnight at Celendin Hotel. (B/Box lunch/D) Comments : The journey from Leimebamba to Celendin, by way of the Maranon Canyon, is one of Peru’s most spectacular drives. The Maranon River forms one of the world’s deepest canyons, and you will descend through different ecosystems from over 10,000 feet in altitude to the town of Balsas at 4,000 ft. After crossing the river you then ascend back through the various habitats to nearly 10,000 ft above sea level. Day 07 Celendin/Cajamarca After breakfast you begin the journey to Cajamarca. You will stop for lunch in this lovely colonial town. In the afternoon will be an excursion to the Ventanillas de Otuzco, a pre-Inca cemetery that features a gallery of secondary burial niches (located 5 miles from the city). Upon your return, you will enjoy a tour of Cajamarca. Farewell dinner and overnight at Hotel Laguna Seca or similar . (B/L/D) Comments : Cajamarca was a major center of the Inca Empire. It is most famous for being the place of first contact between Pizarro and the Inca army, which he defeated in a one-sided battle shortly thereafter, and captured Atahuallpa, the last of the independent Inca monarchs. Although the Inca city was razed to the ground, Cajamarca boasts many beautiful colonial buildings, as well as the Inca-era “Ransom Room”, where Atahualpa was kept as a prisoner of the Spanish before being garroted. Day 08 Cajamarca/Lima You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima (AIRFARE INCLUDED). An Optional extension to Trujillo is available, reception in the airport upon arrival and transfer to Carmel Hotel or similar. Overnight. (B,L) Day 09 Transfer out Transfer to the airport where you will take your international flight and end of the services (B) COMMENTS: The above trip can easily be extended to Machu Picchu and Cusco. We have already included our Large trip section and the above schedule to create a classic visit to Machupicchu and Cusco please go to Inca and pre-inca cultures package tour. Moreover, the above package can be extended also to Titikaka lake, Amazon Jungle, Nazca Lines or even with Bolivia.	Click to enlarge Area Map
	Kuelap
	Kuelap fortress
	Chan-chan
	Pyramid of the moon

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INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals and domestic airfares as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.

Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same characteristics in the case that it becomes necessary for operative and other reasonable causes.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.