Kuelap Archaeological Site Tour and Cable Car
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the magnificent Kuelap, an iconic archaeological site in Peru, with an exceptional guided tour that prioritizes comfort and insight. Enjoy reliable hotel pickup and engage with professional English-speaking guides who provide in-depth knowledge about the Chachapoya culture and the historical significance of Kuelap’s impressive architecture. With priority access to the cable car, your journey will be smooth and hassle-free. Experience a personalized small group tour, ensuring a memorable visit enriched with local insights and quality service.
Inclusions
What's included
- Round-trip ticket for the Kuélap cable car.
- Spanish-speaking guide (English-speaking guide available upon request).
- Hotel pickup
- Lunch.
What's not
- Extra expenses
Itinerary
We pick you up from your hotel in Chachapoyas and drive to Nuevo Tingo, where we board the modern cable car for a scenic 20-minute ride up the mountain. During the ascent, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the impressive 20-meter-tall stone walls and dramatic cliffs that surround the ancient fortress. After a gentle 20-minute uphill walk, we arrive at Kuelap and explore its narrow passageways, stone circular structures, and main highlights such as the Torreón, Tintero, and El Castillo. As we walk through the archaeological complex, you’ll discover the history and engineering of the Chachapoya civilization, one of the most remarkable pre-Inca cultures. Following the guided visit, we stop at a local restaurant for a traditional lunch. We then take the cable car back to Nuevo Tingo and return to Chachapoyas. You’ll arrive at your hotel approximately 9 hours after pickup.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Lama Glama Travel
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chachapoyas
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 24 experiences we list in Chachapoyas.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 24.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chachapoyas
Chachapoyas is a highland town in northern Peru and the gateway to the cloud-forest fortress of Kuélap and the Gocta waterfall.
Chachapoyas lies at about 2,300 metres in the Amazonas region, in the Andean cloud forests on the eastern slopes above the Amazon basin. Founded by the Spanish in 1538, it has a central plaza, whitewashed houses with red-tiled roofs and carved wooden balconies, and a cathedral, and it is a base for exploring a region that was home to the Chachapoya, the Cloud Warriors.
