Kuelap and the Chachapoya Kingdom
The land of the "Men of the Clouds" offers 2 jewels that we can get biking to enjoy them: the Kuelap Fortress a huge stones building that kept and protected near 500 rounded well known as the most important archaeological site, and the Gocta Waterfall, one of the tallest in the world, number 3 of its kind with 771m in 2 vertical jumps, and surrounded by an amazing ecosystem
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CHACHAPOYAS Arrival in the afternoon. Transfer to Lodging. |
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CHACHAPOYAS/KARAJIA/TINGO/CHOCTAMAL At 07h00 transfer to Cruzpata (8700ft) where we will hike by 30 min to Sarcophagus of Karajia. Then we will start the downhill ride by dirt road and singletracks to Utcubamba Bridge (5200ft) and finally arrive to El Tingo (5200ft). After lunching, we will continue to Choctamal Village (8000ft). Lodging. |
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CHOCTAMAL/KUELAP/TINGO/COCACHIMBA At 07h00 depart on bikes to Kuelap (9000ft). Visit to the Kuelap Fortress. Downhill by an old trail that goes back to the Utcubamba Valley and El Tingo Viejo Bridge (5200ft). Stop for lunch. Continue to Cocachimba village (4500ft). Lodging. |
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COCACHIMBA/GOCTA/CHACHAPOYAS Start of ride at 08h00 going to the waterfalls by a singletrack. Return to lodge. After lunch we will return to Chachapoyas (7100ft) climbing on bikes to the city. Lodging. |
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CHACHAPOYAS Bus departure starts at 12h00. VIP transfer to Tarapoto, Chiclayo or Cajamarca available as request. |
IMPORTANT: Rain or adverse conditions may cause changes or delays in itinerary. |
Season: June to September
Level: Intermediate+
LEVANTO + GOCTA WATERFALLS + KUELAP FORTRESS
Tour includes:
* Transfers in/out.
* Lodging
* Breakfasts, box lunch and meals included in the itinerary.
* Tour conductor or local guide and/or assistant(s)
* Entrance fees to historical sites.
Tour doesn't includes:
* Insurance of bagages, equipement, personal medical assistance. They must be taken as additional service or must have one.
* Drinks, diners, personal spends and non specified meals.
* Tours and visits to non specified places in the trip plan.
* Bike rent
* Own bike transfer to starting point.
Additional services:
air or ground transfers |
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