This 4 day 3 night tour of Lake Huamanpata is a wonderful opportunity to observe this unique lake that is only available a few months out of the year. During the rainy season the area floods, creating a beautiful lake where you can take boat rides and go fishing. However, even in the dry season there are plenty of things for you to do; from a variety of treks to walking alongisde the river that is left behind after the lake drains.
During your adventure, you will be staying in Eco-Lodge Alpahuaman, which is the only lodging in this conservation area. This lodge's 4 bungalows, reception area, and kitchen was all constructed by the hosts, Roberto and Carmen, using local trees and materials. They've also planted over 600 seeds of Aliso trees in the area. This special accommodation adds to the beauty of this trip.
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Highlights
- Visit one of the most important archeological sites of Peru
- Take a boat tour and fish in Lake Huamanpata
- Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in a hot spring
- Sit by the bonfire and look at the beautiful night sky
- Look at a variety of orchids while listening to the monkeys in the area
Details
Itinerary
8:00am: Breakfast at Cafe Fusion
9:00am: You will start heading towards Kuelap and along the way you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley. Once you arrive in Kuelap, you will be able to see the archeological site which is considered to be one of the most important archeological sites in Peru.
2:30pm: Lunch (not included)
5:30pm: You will take a walking tour around the city of Chachapoyas where you will get the chance to see historical buildings and visit a picturesque local market. You will also be able to enjoy a variety of local fruits at the market.
Dinner not included in Chachapoyas
You will be lodging in a hotel in Chachapoyas
6:00am: You will start your commute to Rodriguez de Mendoza and on the way you will stop by the Palmeral de Ocol.
You will start your trek to Lake Huamanpata at Izcuchaca. From February to July, you will be able to take a boat ride to Alpa Huaman Eco Lodge. However during the dry season, you will be able to enjoy walking along the river to the lodge.
Once you arrive at the lodge, you will be able to eat a delicious lunch and dinner that is made from local products. After resting, you will be able to choose from a variety of treks: the route of orquids, the route of the Mirador, the route of the monkeys, or a boat ride in the lake where you can also go fishing (depends on the season).
Breakfast, boxed lunch, and dinner included.
Lodging will be in Alpa Huaman Eco Lodge.
After enjoying a delicious and healthy breakfast, you will get the chance to do any of the treks you were not able to do the day before. You will also be able to see the beautiful sunset from the lake.
At night, you will enjoy sitting by the bonfire as you look at the beautiful night sky.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Lodging will be in Alpa Huaman Eco Lodge.
After a delicious breakfast, you will start heading back to Rodriguez de Mendoza through another route.
Breakfast included.
Lunch not included.
In the afternoon, you will be able to visit hot springs in Tocuya, which are located near the Gebil river and are known for their medicinal properties.
You will then return to Chachapoyas.
What's Included
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Nuevos Caminos Travel
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