Hidden Peru: Gocta Waterfalls & Kuelap Fortress 

Hidden Peru: Gocta Waterfalls & Kuelap Fortress 

HIGHLIGHTS

Lima - Chachapoyas

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760
HIGHLIGHTS

Lima - Chachapoyas

days 5
  • Guided city tour of Lima, including Miraflores, historic center, Santo Domingo Convent, and Larco Museum
  • Scenic journey to Chachapoyas, gateway to the Amazonian Andes
  • Trek to the spectacular Gocta Waterfalls through cloud forest landscapes and local farms
  • Exploration of the Kuelap Fortress, a monumental pre-Inca citadel with panoramic mountain views

This 5-day northern Peru journey combines Lima’s cultural highlights with the remote natural and archaeological wonders of Chachapoyas. Explore the colonial and modern contrasts of the capital, then travel into the Amazonian highlands to discover Gocta Waterfalls and the ancient Kuelap Fortress, one of Peru’s most impressive pre-Inca citadels.

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Day 1

Start of your Adventure! - Lima

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  • Transfer Lima Airport / Lima Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Lima.

  • Half-Day City Tour Lima and Larco Museum

We will pick you up from your hotel to learn about the two characters of Lima: the modern one, reflected in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro; and the historic one, encapsulated in its historic center declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Along the tour through dierent districts of the city, we will see how the old and the modern coexist in buildings such as the Museum of Italian Art, Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Plaza San Martín, among others.

We will discover the center of Lima on foot, having the Main Square as the focal point: a beautiful colonial square worthy of photography, surrounded by emblematic buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. We will have the opportunity to enter one of the most iconic ecclesiastical spaces in Lima, the Convent of Santo Domingo, also declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity and where the relics of three Peruvian saints are found: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Macías. The tour would not be complete without a visit to the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, one of the most important in the country, exhibiting a valuable collection of almost 45,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic cultures, especially the Mochicas. This museum stands out for being one of the first in the world to have visitable storerooms and to provide virtual access to its entire collection. We will marvel at the quality of its pieces of jewelry, textiles and its enigmatic erotic room, dedicated to ceramics alluding to fertility.

Finally we will take you back to your hotel.

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Day 2

Next Destination: Chachapoyas

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  • Transfer Lima Hotel / Lima Airport

At the specified time, you will be transferred to the Lima Airport.

  • Transfer Chachapoyas Airport / Chachapoyas Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Chachapoyas.

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Day 3

Gocta Waterfalls Tour - Chachapoyas

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  • Half-Day Classic route to Gocta Waterfalls

The Gocta Falls are a true natural spectacle, in addition to being one of the highest in the world. This half-day walk will take us along the classic route towards this imposing natural phenomenon. Starting from Cocachimba, the tour will initially take us through farms with a variety of local crops, such as sugar cane, corn, and pineapple. Then, we will enter the most wooded area, where we can begin to see a diversity of birds, characteristic of the area.

We will continue the walk to the Trapiche, and we will have a brief rest, during which we can drink a restorative cane juice before tackling the last stretch to the falls. From here we will find ourselves in a cloud forest covered with lichens, mosses, orchids, and bromeliads, and we will pass various points with impressive panoramic views, finally arriving at the base of the falls. We will have an incredible view of the majestic waterfall, accompanied by the refreshing breeze, mist, water and the powerful sound of the waterfall, creating a unique and magical atmosphere. After absorbing the incomparable energy of the place, we will begin our way back, pausing in the Trapiche to enjoy a restorative snack.

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Day 4

Kuelap Fortress Tour - Chachapoyas

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  • Full-Day Kuelap Fortress

We will visit the impressive Kuelap Fortress, an ancient pre-Inca citadel located high in the mountains of the Amazon region. A memorable experience awaits us! Following the course of the Utcubamba River we will travel by road to Tingo, stopping for a moment along the way to see the Macro ruins in the distance.

Upon arrival, we will board the cable cars that will take us to the Kuelap tourist station, and then begin a 30-minute walk to the southern entrance gate of the fortress, famous for its imposing stone walls. We will enjoy a guided tour of the site, learning a little about the Chachapoya civilization and exploring the different levels and constructions, including intricate passages, towers and ceremonial structures. In addition, we will have unparalleled views of the mountainous landscape that surrounds Kuelap! At the end of our exploration of this fascinating place, we will walk down to the cable car station to return to the base.

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Day 5

End of your Journey through Peru

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  • Transfer Chachapoyas Hotel / Chachapoyas Airport

At the specified time, you will be transferred to your hotel in Chachapoyas.

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Prices per person
Accomodation INN & B&B
From
760
Accomodation Comfort
From
780
Accomodation Superior
From
810
pricing
  • Prices in US Dollars.
  • Valid until April 2027 (ask for prices at Christmas and New Year).
  • Prices are per person, based on 2 people in double occupancy. Single rates are available on request.
  • Flights are not included in the price but can be arranged on request.

 

Accommodation Note 

The different hotel categories in this itinerary apply only to the accommodations in Lima. In Chachapoyas, the same hotel is used across all categories. We have selected a property that offers a balance between all categories, prioritizing the overall travel experience and quality of stay.

included
  • 1 Night in Lima
  • 3 Nights in Chachapoyas
  • Transfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tours described in the itinerary.
  • Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
not included
  • Fees & Mandatory Documentation (For more information click HERE).Except when mentioned in the itinerary.
  • International or Domestic Flights (quoted separated if requested).
  • Travel / Medical Insurance – To get a free quotation please follow this link: Travel Insurance.
  • Tips: For more information click HERE.
  • Hotels, transfers, tours and other services not described in the itinerary.
Flights needed for this itinerary

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ESTIMATED COST FOR THE FLIGHTS ON THIS TRIP: Local flights cost from $200 per person per segment. We offer special rates on flights for this tailor-made itinerary.

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