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PROGRAM (from Chiclayo):
Day 1 Chiclayo -
Chachapoyas
Airport pick up service
in Chiclayo and private transportation to Chachapoyas. We will see
waterfalls, and America’s most spectacular panoramas on our trip to the
unspoiled city of Chachapoyas. Night in beautiful Colonial Mansion, 3 star
hostel. (BL, D)
Day 2 Karajia -
Choctamal
We will go to see the
spectacular sarcophagus of Karajia perched on a cliff. From there we will
go and see more sarcophagus higher on a sheer cliff than any building you
have ever seen, and an ancient colonial mill. Overnight above the clouds in
our village co-op Choctamal Lodge with the only hot tub of the area, only 35
minutes from the fortress, excellent panoramic views of Kuelap and the Abra
Yumal Pass. (B, BL, D)
Day 3 Kuelap -
Chachapoyas
We will spend the day at
Fortress Kuelap known as "the Machu Picchu of the North". Kuelap has over
400 buildings inside 5 levels of walls, and is the largest stone structure
in all South America. Orchids and bromeliads cover the walls and trees
inside this fortress. On the way to Chachapoyas we will observe the burial
Tower of Macro located on a cliff overlooking the Utcubamba River.
Overnight in beautiful Colonial Mansion, 3 star hostel. (B, BL, D)
Day 4 Chachapoyas
- Chiclayo
Early departure to
Chiclayo, see Tucume on the way to Chiclayo if time allows. Late afternoon
arrival to Chiclayo. Flight leaves at 9:00 p.m. to Lima. (B, BL)
Optional and at extra
cost: Night in Chiclayo to see the Lord of Sipan in a pyramid.
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