From Chachapoyas: Karajía Sarcophagi & Quiocta Cave Tour
ID: GYG1472608-2248101
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the Karajía Sarcophagi and explore the Quiocta Cave on a full-day tour from Chachapoyas. Learn about the Chachapoya civilization and their funerary traditions from your guide.
Depart from Chachapoyas and travel through the scenic Utcubamba Valley toward the province of Luya. Stop in the village of Lamud before continuing to Quiocta Cave, a spectacular underground world extending approximately 550 meters into the mountain.
Explore the cave with your guide while admiring impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and ancient archaeological remains left by the Chachapoya civilization during sacred and funerary rituals.
After returning to Lamud for lunch (not included), continue to the village of Cruzpata. From here, enjoy a scenic 2-kilometer hike to the remarkable Karajía Sarcophagi, or choose to hire a horse or mule locally.
At the archaeological site, learn about the mysterious hanging sarcophagi, the funerary traditions of the Chachapoya people, and the discoveries made by archaeologists over recent decades before returning to Chachapoyas.
Highlights
- Discover the mysterious Karajía Sarcophagi on a guided tour from Chachapoyas
- Explore the Quiocta Cave and admire its stalactites and stalagmites
- Learn about the Chachapoya civilization and their funerary traditions
- Enjoy a scenic hike through the Utcubamba Valley to the sarcophagi
- Benefit from included transportation, entrance fees, and cave equipment
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The hike to the Karajía Sarcophagi is approximately 2 km.
Horses and mules are available locally for an additional cost.
Rubber boots and flashlights are provided for the cave visit.
The itinerary may change depending on weather or operational conditions.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tourist transportation
- Entrance fees
- Permanent assistance
- Rubber boots for the cave
- Flashlight for the cave visit
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Horse or mule rental (optional)
- Other services not specified
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
