Kuelap Archaeological Site Tour and Cable Car From Chachapoyas
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the enigmatic Fortaleza de Kuelap, a majestic pre-Inca archaeological site nestled high in the Peruvian Andes. With towering stone walls and circular houses, Kuelap is often referred to as the "Machu Picchu of the North." Explore the ruins and learn about the ancient Chachapoya civilization that once thrived here. Immerse yourself in history as you uncover the secrets of this mountaintop fortress.
Inclusions
What's included
- Certified guide
- Entrance ticket
- Pick-up and drop off
- Cable car tickets
What's not
- Other services not specified
Itinerary
We will begin our tour to the impressive pre-Inca citadel of Kuelap at 9:00 am. We will leave from the main square of Chachapoyas and drive along the breathtaking Uctubamba valley for approximately one hour until we reach the center of Nuevo Tingo. When we arrive we continue the tour to the boarding station of Telecabinas Kuélap (Cable Car). The cable car journey takes approximately 20 minutes and provides stunning views of the gorgeous Andean landscape. When the cable car drops us off in La Malca, we will go on a 25-minute walk to the citadel of Kuelap. Our professional tour guide will show us around the archaeological site for 3 hours and tell us all about the Chachapoyas people, the Kuelap fortress, and other known facts about the area. This is a perfect opportunity to appreciate the largest pre-Inca archeological site in South America! When we finish our tour, we will board the cable cars again and return to the village of Tingo.
Arrival at Tingo to have lunch at a local restaurant, then back to the city of Chachapoyas, there will be a brief stop at a viewpoint, from where you can see the Archaeological Site of Macro. After the visit, return to the city of Chachapoyas
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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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 16 travellers
- Operated by
- IZI PERU
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chachapoyas
- Its from-price is 41% below the median of the 24 experiences we list in Chachapoyas.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 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.
