5-Day Kingdom of Chachapoyas: Kuelap, karajía sarcophagus & Leymebamba Mummies
About This Tour
Discover the archaeological and cultural treasures of northern Peru on this 5-day journey through the Kingdom of Chachapoyas. Explore remarkable funerary sites,...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Chachapoyas, Lima · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: Access to Kuelap is not allow for security reasons (updated april 14th, 2023); Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infant seats unavailable; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for people with heart conditions.
About Chachapoyas
Chachapoyas
Ecotourism booms in Chachapoyas, where the famous Peruvian cloud forests dominate the misty mountains and Andean peaks around town. Discover these and more in the company of a local guide.
What's Included
- Airport transfer from/to Chachapoyas airport.
- FD Sarcophaguses of Karajía and Caverns Quiocta with lunch
- FD Revash and the Leymebamba Mummies Museum with lunch
- FD Kuelap Fortress with Cable Car & lunch (access to Kuelap is not allow for security reasons)
- 4 nights of accommodation at the selected hotel category.
- Daily breakfast
Not Included
- Air tickets.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Day 1: Chachapoyas, City of the Clouds
Arrival to Chachapoyas airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel. For transfers from Chachapoyas airport, 15 minutes away the city. Check the website of ATSA Airlines for direct flights from Lima.
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2Day 02
Day 2: Sarcophagus of Karajia and the Caverns of Quiocta
In the morning departure to the village of Cruz Pata, in order to later go to the funerary site of Karajía. On the way enjoy a panoramic view of the Plaza de Armas of Luya. Cruz Pata, known as the Meseta de las Cruces (Plateau of the Crosses) is the starting point of our journey on foot or riding a horse to get to Karajia in about 30 minutes. We will admire the Sarcophagus of Karajia that belong to the pre-Inca culture of the Chachapoyas, they are made of stone, wood and clay with an anthropomorphic form, they are unique in its kind because of its colossal size (up to 2.5 meters high) and its very careful craftmanship. We will see that, in spite of the time lapsed, the fact that they are located on the highest part of a cliff of difficult access has preserved them in a very good condition. Return to have lunch in the city of Luya. Later visit to the Caverns of Quiocta, a capricious work of mother nature, located in the district of Lamud, province of Luya. In these Caverns seven halls have been detected with stalagmites and stalactites that have been assigned different names according to their strange forms. Night at Chachapoyas city.
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3Day 03
Day 3: The Walled Citadel of Kuelap
In the morning departure to Kuelap, majestic architectural work of the Chachapoyas. On the way we will make a stop to enjoy a panoramic view of the archaeological site of Macro, located on the hillside of a mountain across from the river Utcubamba. Arrival at the village of Nuevo Tingo, where we will embark on a bus that will transfer us to the cable railway station (la estación del Teleférico). Dramatic ascent from the 2000 m.a.s.l. up to 3000 m.a.s.l. until we reach La Malca. From this point on we will walk 2.5 km until we reach the Citadel. Those who prefer to do so, can ascend by horse following a path. Kuelap is built on top of the Barreta Mountain, making it an impregnable place due to its colossal walls and precipices. Its circular buildings decorated with rhomboid shape patterns is one of its main characteristics. Its complex interior architecture bears witness to its function as a well-organized population center. Together with the surrounding landscape, the natural spectacle that the place offers, is unforgettable. Descent to Nuevo Tingo. Lunch. Night at Chachapoyas city.
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4Day 04
Day 4: Mausoleums of Revash and Museum of the Mummies of the Lagoon of the Condors
Departure to the village of San Bartolo, there we will undertake a 2 km walk towards the Mausoleums of Revash. These funeral houses, which can have up to three floors, were built on the steep cliffs, still preserve their walls painted in ocher red and cream. The mausoleums can be observed at a distance. Return to Leymebamba. Lunch. Afterwards, enter the Museum of the Mummies of the Lagoon of the Condors. A collection of orchids has been planted in its gardens with more than 100 local varieties. This museum stores a very valuable collection of quipus, ancient system of Inca control used for the accounting of the crops and animals. In the climate control warehouse are kept some of the 240 mommies found in the Lagoon of the Condors found in the heights of the area. Return to Chachapoyas.
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5Day 05
Day 5: Farewell day
Transfer to the airport of Chachapoyas city.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Chachapoyas, PE · Tour start: Chachapoyas, PE — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
