Difficulty

Easy

Staying

2-3 stars hotel

Transportation

Bus

Max Height

3.000 masl

Touristic Guide

Included

TREKKING GRAN VILAYA – COMPLETE

Located to the west of the fortified citadel of Kuelap, it is made up of archaeological remains such as Pirquilla, Paxamarca, Peña Banca, los Getones, Lanche, among others. Due to its extension, it is estimated that there are nearly 5,000 buildings between circular and rectangular; The tour is full of adventure, it begins in the Belén valley and concludes with a visit to Kuelap. The Gran Vilaya is suitable for trekking, adventure tourism and exploration.

  • Category
  • Location
  • Difficulty
  • Days
    04
  • Nights
    03
  • Staying
    2-3 stars hotel
  • Transportation
    Bus
  • Max Height
    3.000 masl
  • Touristic Guide
    Included
Day 1
GOCTA WATERFALL + LA PITAYA PETROGLYPHS + KARAJIA SARCOPHAGIS + BELEN VALLEY

At the indicated time we will travel in our vehicle to the town of Cocachimba, 1 hour away from Chachapoyas. On the way we will pause to observe the Pitaya petroglyphs. Minutes later we will arrive at the town of Cocachimba, we will begin the walk for two hours to the waterfall of the Gocta Waterfall (771 meters high, considered the third highest in the world, lunch, later we will move to Cruz Pata to visit the Karajia sarcophagi nestled in a large cliff that is difficult to access. A Next, our mobility will take us to the impressive Belén Valley where we will spend the first night in a cabin or in a camp.

Travel time: 5 hrs.
Trekking time: 5 hrs.

Day 2
BELEN VALLEY + LA PIRQUILLA ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA + CONGON VILLAGE

After breakfast, we will start the trek starting from the Belén valley, we will take the staircase route, which is a pre-Inca cloud forest path, this leads us to the archaeological zone of La Pirquilla, which is part of the Gran Vilaya complex, there we will visit different enclosures, Chachapoya constructions. and we will enjoy the wild flora and fauna prevailing in the place, box lunch, continuing with the trekking we will arrive at the community of Congón where we can enjoy the exquisite organic coffee that this town produces, dinner. Night in Congon at the community member's house.

Unevenness: +200m / -1000m.
Trekking time: 6-7 hrs.

Day 3
CONGÓN + LANCHE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA + YUMAL + CHOCTAMAL

After breakfast we will begin the horseback ride or walk going into the middle of the forest between rivers and mountains until we reach the archaeological site of Lanche, a ride that will be carried out along a pre-Inca path, Box Lunch, then we will restart the ride uphill to the pass of Yumal 3500 meters above sea level place where we will take our vehicle that will take us to the town of Choctamal u María, installation in a recommended accommodation, dinner, overnight.

Unevenness: +1400m / -700m.
Trekking time: 7-8 hrs.

Day 4
CHOCTAMAL + KUELAP + TINGO + CHACHAPOYAS

Breakfast at the accommodation, later we travel by car to the fortified citadel of Kuelap, there we will visit the majestic architectural work of the Chachapoyas, its great walls reach 20 meters high in its highest part, inside we will visit different ceremonial places, administrative, religious and housing of the immense citadel of Kuelap, after our visit we will begin the walk to the town of Tingo (2 hours 1/2 approx.), lunch, and we will conclude with the return to Chachapoyas.

Travel time: 3hrs 15min.
Visiting Kuelap: 3hrs.
Trekking time: 2hrs 30min.
Unevenness: -1300m.

Optional

It can also be done in 3 days / 2 nights – 5 days / 4 nights or more.
Ask us.
Extension 01.- Another day excursion to the Revash Mausoleums + Leymebamba Museum.

What to carry?

  • Rehydrating drinks or water.
  • Cap and sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen
  • Photographic camera
  • If under prescription, enough medication
The tour includes
  • Recepción en el Terminal terrestre y viceversa.
  • Transporte permanente para realizar el tours.
  • Ticket de ingreso para los lugares a visitar.
  • 01 noche de campamento en el valle Belén + almuerzo + cena.
  • Desayunos, almuerzos, cenas descritas en el programa.
  • 01 noche de cabaña en el pueblo de congón.
  • Porteador.
  • Acémilas (caballos) día 03.
  • 01 noche de hospedaje en el pueblo de choctamal
  • Touristic guide.
  • Asistente guía.
  • Botiquín de primeros auxilios.
Not included
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Others not specified
Comidas durante el camino & Adicionales
DESAYUNOS
  • Te, café o chocolate caliente.
  • Pan – queques o pan (con mantequilla o jamón).
  • Huevos (fritos, omelet) o frutas.
ALMUERZOS
  • Sopa.
  • Segundo plato (spaghetti o arroz con verduras y carne).
  • Te o café.
NO INCLUIDO
  • Boletos de retorno al lugar de origen.
  • Los no especificados en el programa.
  • Consumo de bar.
UD. DEBE TRAER
  • Ropa personal para la caminata.
  • Repelente para mosquitos.
  • Cantimplora, mochila, linterna.
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