Hidden Treasures of the North (Kuelap/ Gocta/ Chachapoyas)
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Peru´s lesser- visited north offers a wealth of pre-Inca history and fantastic scenery. Meet some of the highlights of the region on this fascinating tour.
Style: Private Tour
Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights
Starts in: Jaen airport
Your Customized Tour can depart on any day you please.
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Jungle
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Mountain
Travel Style
Activity Level
Easy
Tour Summary
Day 1. Jaen airport to Cocachimba/ drive in a beautiful countryside
Day 2. Gocta: one of the highest waterfalls in the world
Day 3. Karajia Sarcophagi and Quiocta caverns
Day 4. Kuelap: the Chachapoyas´ city
Day 5. Transfer to Jaen airport
What does this tour include?
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Accommodation in hotel for 2 nights with breakfast (double basis) in Cocachimba*
- Accommodation in hotel for 2 nights with breakfast (double basis) in Chachapoyas
- Entrance tickets to all mentioned places
- 2 lunches
- Private guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled mineral water
- Taxes
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- Air tickets and air taxes (international, domestic: Lima- Jaen/ Jaen- Lima)
- Tours not mentioned
- Meals not specified
- Unforeseen expenses
- Insurance
- Tips
* Hotels in Cocachimba are limited. Porcell Tours reserves the right to accommodate its clients in hotels in Chachapoyas instead, in order to guarantee the quality of service (prior notice to the client).
Supplements may apply over holidays, festivals and special events. Subject to availability.
Hotels
These are some of the hotels we work with, although it is true there is a great list, we choose serious, responsible hotels that are always renewing quality in all their services. You can find very beautiful standard hotels or superior to luxury hotels strategically located in unique places for your visits and adventure. We are committed to offering hospitality and placing you, our guests, at the center of the stage in Peru.
Gocta Andes Lodge.- Gocta Andes Lodge is located in the town of Cocachimba and features an outdoor pool and restaurant. This lodge serves a buffet breakfast every morning and is just 6 km from Gocta falls. The rooms at Gocta Andes Lodge have a balcony, a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The rooms also have mountain views.
La Casona de Chachapoyas.- Located in the city of Chachapoyas, 150 meters from the Plaza de Armas, it offers rooms with WiFi and plasma TV. It houses a cafeteria, garden and library. The Santa Ana Museum is 400 meters away. The rooms at La Casona de Chachapoyas are decorated with wooden beamed ceilings and equipped with heating and a private bathroom.
Yes, although you can rent a horse and its carrier to help you in a part of the way, then you will continue walking until the water falls of Gocta. The journey has a mild to medium difficulty in its 10 kilometers round trip, in a unique setting where vegetation and birds will accompany your adventure.
This city is the capital of the department of Amazonas. It is located at an altitude of 2,500 m.a.s.l. and has a population of 35,000 inhabitants. It was the cradle of the Chachapoyas culture, submitted by the Incas and later recovered by them during the conquest of Peru together with the Spaniards, Chancas, Huancas and Cañaris. The main square, the small cobbled streets, its beautiful mansions with patios, balconies and tiled roofs are of viceregal style.
