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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 14th - June 28th
July 12th - July 26th
August 9th - August 23th
September 6th - September 20th
October 14th - October 18th
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. |
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Area Map |
Kuelap |
Kuelap fortress |
Chan-chan |
Pyramid of the moon |
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.
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