• Enjoy Amazonas’ many mighty waterfalls, along with Kuelap.

  • Combines canyoning, trekking, sightseeing & archaeology.

  • Get wet, get energised & get informed … in just 4 days!

Overview

An action-packed four-day canyoning and trekking experience in the Jungle of Giant Waterfalls in Amazonas. We interact with four stunning waterfalls of 500 m (1,600 ft) or more in height: Pabellon, Medio Cerro, Cristal & Yumbilla.

We also have lunch contemplating the famous Gocta Falls.

On a cultural note, we visit the amazing archaeological complex of Kuelap, built by the pre-Inca civilisation of the Chachapoya.

A tour that combines adventure, archaeology, flora and fauna … and outstanding scenery every step of the way!

Kuelap Adventure 4-Day Itinerary Outline:

Day 1: Arrive Jaen or Chachapoyas Airport. Canyoning Tour of Pabellon Waterfall. Overnight in Cuispes.
Day 2: Yumbilla Falls Hike. Lunch at Gocta Lodge. Overnight in Chachapoyas.
Day 3: Kuelap. Overnight in Chachapoyas.
Day 4: Transfer to Jaen or Chachapoyas Airport.

Prices

ItineraryLengthPrices From
From CHH4 Days£471 / $580
From JAE4 Days£536 / $660

Above rates are based on two people travelling together, sharing a room.

Please note that when flying in and out of Chachapoyas (CHH) Airport:
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 4 is not included.
- Owing to the length of the runway, these flights are in a 19-seater propellor plane, and luggage is strictly limited to 10kg (22 lbs) per person.
- Flights from/to Lima are not daily.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Canyoning (B, L, D)

This morning, we pick you up from Jaen Airport, and then make the drive - with breakfast along the way - to the sleepy town of Cuispes, where our accommodation is to be found.

The exhilaration of canyoning in Amazonas.

We have lunch at the hotel, and then spend the afternoon on a fully-supported canyoning tour of Pabellon Waterfall, which includes an abseil of 40 m (131 ft).

We return to Cuispes for dinner and overnight at La Posada de Cuispes, or similar.

Day 2: Trekking Giant Waterfalls Route; Lunch at Gocta (B, L)

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, we set out to trek through the Jungle of Giant Waterfalls to Yumbilla, a hike of roughly two hours, through stunning cloud forest, with plenty of photo stops along the way.

We will be able to swim in the pools created by the waterfall, before making the trek through the rainforest back to our transport.

View of Gocta Waterfall’s two drops.

We then drive to Gocta Andes Lodge, where we have a delicious lunch, with views of the famous Gocta Waterfall.

After lunch, we continue to the city of Chachapoyas, where we check into our hotel.

Overnight at La Casona de Chachapoyas, or similar.

Day 3: Kuelap (B, L)

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Kuelap, driving south along the Utcubamba Valley to the village of Nuevo Tingo.

Residential quarter at Kuelap citadel.

Here, we take the recently-built cable car for 4 km (2.5 miles) up to the entrance of Kuelap, in order to begin our guided tour of the complex.
NB. We can usually arrange for the tour of Kuelap to be guided by a highly-knowledgeable local musician. Just ask us how.

We have lunch back in Nuevo Tingo at the end of the tour, before making the return journey to Chachapoyas.

The rest of the day is free to explore Chachapoyas city. It is recommended to make the short journey to Huancas, in order to see Sonche Canyon.

Overnight at La Casona de Chachapoyas, or similar.

Day 4: Return to Jaen Airport (B, L)

After breakfast, we transfer you to Jaen airport in order to take the flight to Lima. If time allows, we will have lunch at a local restaurant, on the way.

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Inclusions

Included:

  • 3 nights’ accommodation at stated hotels, or similar.

  • Meals as stated in itinerary.

  • Transportation.

  • Tours & adventure activities, as stated.

  • Canyoning equipment.

  • English-speaking guide for all excursions.

Not included:

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