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The Chachapoya and their Sacred Tombs

Complete package that invites you to discover the entire history and legacy of the culture of the Chachapoya, starting in the millennial village of Huancas, with its wonderful landscapes and living culture, travel the quiet streets of Chachapoyas, city that retains its natural and traditional charm, and if it is archaeology we will explore the grandiose past of the enigmatic and monumental fortress of Kuelap that awaits among its stone walls more than 1500 years of history to discover. Revash and Karajía will take you to a world of questions, these tombs are a challenge to vertigo, built amid vertical and inaccessible cliffs and that resist time and are the eternal guardians of the mummified bodies of the ancient rulers of the Chachapoya, as well as the Leymebamba museum, where an interesting collection of more than 219 mummies in good condition are displayed, completing this exciting trip we will visit the Gocta Falls.

The Chachapoya and their Sacred Tombs

6 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kuelap Archaeological Site Tour and Cable Car

Explore the magnificent Kuelap, an iconic archaeological site in Peru, with an exceptional guided tour that prioritizes comfort and insight. Enjoy reliable hotel pickup and engage with professional English-speaking guides who provide in-depth knowledge about the Chachapoya culture and the historical significance of Kuelap’s impressive architecture. With priority access to the cable car, your journey will be smooth and hassle-free. Experience a personalized small group tour, ensuring a memorable visit enriched with local insights and quality service.

Kuelap Archaeological Site Tour and Cable Car

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience Tour from Chachapoyas

Perfect package to know the history and tradition of Chachapoyas, enjoy an experiential experience in the pottery town of Huancas, where the potters will share their experiences while carefully working clay. Meanwhile you are modeling your own objects letting your imagination fly, minutes later we will visit the Sonche Canyon, the Utcubamba Canyon, the viewpoint la Goya and Huanca Urco, which will draw a sigh for the beauty that surrounds the place. Discover Kuelap, the largest pre-Inca fortified citadel in north-eastern Peru surrounded by stone walls that reach 20 meters high that protects more than 500 circular homes, Kuelap is a must-see destination. The excursion to Gocta Fall from start to finish is already a unique and unforgettable experience, at 771 meters high it is the third highest in the world, one of the natural wonders of Peru, a paradise for bird watching and more.

Experience Tour from Chachapoyas

4 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

From Chachapoyas Kuelap Historical full day

Your tour combines efficiency and comfort, with tourist transport, bilingual professional guide and priority access to the cable car. Unlike other services, we offer small groups for a more personalized experience, ideal to appreciate the history, architecture and mystery of this imposing pre-Inca fortress. Live an enriching day, ideal for travelers who want to make the most of their visit to the Amazon region of northern Peru.

From Chachapoyas Kuelap Historical full day

9 hours 30 minutes

Sarcophagi of Karajia and Quiocta Cavern Discover Chachapoyas

Before booking, check Sanidas available in English. Delve into the rich cultural and natural wonders of the Chachapoyas region on this engaging tour. Uncover the secrets behind the Sarcophagi of Karajía, which dramatically sit on a cliff, and explore the breathtaking Quiocta Cavern, the first illuminated cavern in Peru. Gain valuable insights from local guides who share their expertise on the region's history and heritage. Enjoy comfortable transportation and indulge in local cuisine in Lamud for a truly immersive experience.

Sarcophagi of Karajia and Quiocta Cavern Discover Chachapoyas

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Discovering Kuelap, Karajía and Gocta from Chachapoyas

Package includes a visit to the sacred tombs of the sarcophagi of Karajía, a unique funerary style in Peru and the world that have resisted time and still complete from the top of a cliff their ancient domains, the statues of Karajía reach a height of 2.50 meters each, and still preserve within them the mummified bodies of the most important rulers of the pre-Inca culture of the Chachapoya, are more than 1500 years of history to discover, a short distance from this place we will visit the cavern of Quiocta, another natural wonder where it is evident the occupation of human groups from ancient times that made use of the site for different activities such as: magical religious ceremonies, funeral and residential place, currently this cavern is the first in Peru and the second in South America that has an artificial lighting system that makes it an accessible place for all.

Discovering Kuelap, Karajía and Gocta from Chachapoyas

5 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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