This destination is one of the most exotic and adventurer of all the country. New discoveries every year is making this place one of the most interesting for visiting, also because you can feel the nature and history in a level that reminds us the Cusco of 40 years ago.
The land of "Men of the Clouds" the Chachapoya, has lots of historical monuments the most important until now is Kuelap, known as the Machu Picchu of the North and you'll be surprised by their mummies and burrying buildings as sarcophagus and mausoleums located on impresive cliffs very difficult as impossible to reach in our times.
Here is the land of Great Waterfalls having the three tallest of the country and third and fourth in the whole world: Yumbilla 910m, Gocta 770m and Chinata.

NEXT DATE: June 13-16th, 2008 4 passengers minimum. More information...

ITINERARY: 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

D1	CHACHAPOYAS 20h00 Arrival to Chachapoyas from Lima or Chiclayo. Transfer to hotel. Diner. Hotel
D2	CHACHAPOYAS/KARAJIA/LAMUD ***MTB Departure to Luya (2300m). Breakfast. Climb to the Sarcophagus of Karajía (2900m). Box Lunch. Return to Lamud. Basic lodging. MTB 50 Km. climb and downhill by dirt road and singletracks.
D3	LAMUD/CHOCTAMAL ***MTB Departure by bike from Lamud (2300m) to Utcubamba river (1700m). Box Lunch. Arrival to el Tingo (1800m). climb to Choctamal. Lunch. Lodge. MTB 60 Km. climb and downhill by dirt road and singletracks.
D4	CHOCTAMAL/KUELAP/CHACHAPOYAS ***MTB From Choctamal (2800m) we start biking to Kuélap (3100m). Visit to the Kuelap Fortress (known as the Machu Picchu of the North). Box Lunch. Start of the return to the valley (1800m) by singletracks. Transfer to Chachapoyas. Hotel. MTB 50 Km. climb and downhill by dirt road and singletracks.
D5	CHACHAPOYAS ***MTB Final trail to Huancas village. Afternoon for resting, shoping and prepare for the bus departure. Optional departure the next day in the morning in private service. MTB 30 Km. by dirt road and singletracks.
OPC.	LEYMEBAMBA/JALCA/TINGO/CHACHAPOYAS ***MTB (Extra day) Visit to the Mummies Museum of Leymebamba. Departure to Chachapoyas. On the road detour to Duraznopampa for start climbing to Jalca Grande (2900m) and downhill to Utcubamba river and El Tingo. Lunch. Transfer to Chachapoyas. Hotel. MTB 50 Km. climb and downhill by dirt road.
OPC.	CHACHAPOYAS/GOCTA/CHACHAPOYAS ***MTB/Trek (Extra day) Early in the morning ride to Cocachimba village to start the trek to Gocta Waterfalls (771m). Return to Chachapoyas. Hotel.

IMPORTANT: In rainy season climate conditions may alter the itinerary changing the trip plan with possibilities of flight delays.

MTB equipment:
Is very important bring some personal stuff. We have hardtail bikes fos availability but they must be care as yours (tell us your size):
Helmet and gloves.
MTB backpack (camelback)
Repair kit for tires (tubes (3 o 4), patches, air pump and wheels mounting tools)
Basic maintenance kit (oil, brushes)
Summer clothes and raincoat, some winter clothes.

Personal equipment:
1 travel backpack (transfered in the support vehicle)
1 small backpack for clothing of day activities.
Trekking shoes, t-shirts, sunglasses, cup, jean and shorts.
Small or front lights, sunblock and repelant.
Medicins: every passenger must carry his own medicins as own need and inform about any meal limitation or allergies. You must bring pills for headache, stomachache or fever.
Bring extra money for tips, personal spends and drinks.


GENERAL INFO
Lodging
You'll be lodged on double or triple rooms with private services and hot water. Single rooms are only available if booked with anticipation or if the lodge has in availability.
Weather:
Cold and windy on heights (7~12 C) warm in the valley (18~24 C) and cold at dawn and night (5 C).
In rainy season: temperature at dawn and night 8 C.
Health prevents: Avoid drink water from sources, recommended drink sealed water bottles.
Vaccin against yellow fever is needed if you plan to enter the jungle, in cities and big villages is not necessary. Anti-allergies may be needed in case of bite of insects.