Trekking Lake of the Condors
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Last home of the Chachapoyas (3 days /2 nights)
Leymebamba Village
Day 1 Leymebamba – Laguna de los Cóndores 06:30 After breakfast we will start our walk and / or ride from the hostel. Leymebamba community is located 2200 meters above sea level, along the route will cross preHispanic trails with typical cloud forest vegetation. In this habitat is possible to see birds like the Andean Condor, Andean Toucan, Golden-headed Quetzal, Tanager, among others. We will walk up to the 3800 m high, called The Row. Here you can see Northeast Mountains of the Peruvian Andes, to get there we will pass the natural view of San Miguel, the beautiful gorge of Atuen river, Toronjil stream (where we will rest and have a picnic), Jalca of the Wall; and finally descend to the cabin near the Lake of the Condors, between mountains and canyons with lush vegetation.
16:30 Arrival at Laguna cottage. 18:00 Dinner and overnight at the hut. PICNIC-D
Lake of the Condors
Day 2 Llactacocha – Mausoleos de Laguna de los Cóndores 08:00 After breakfast we will walk 10 minutes uphill from the cabin. Here you can admire the magical Lake of the Condors, surrounded by lush vegetation, with an area of 1km wide and 3km long. We can observe the cliffs where the mausoleums of the Chachapoyas culture hide, to go there we will cross the lake by boat and climb 100 meters reaching the archaeological site. It consists of 6 mausoleums that housed mummies and they are now preserved in the museum of Leymebamba. Near here we will have a picnic. A few minutes walking from the cabin, we can also observe the ancient archaeological site of Llaqtacocha residential or "village of the lake", the site covers about 33 acres and includes the remains of about 130 structures, mostly circular, an elaborate network of drainage ,
paved canals and small bridges of stone slab. Probably this place was inhabited by the people buried in the mausoleums. At the end of the day, if you wish, you can enjoy riding a boat on the lake and go fishing for trout for dinner. 17:00 Return to the cabin. 18:30 Dinner and overnight at the hut. B-PICNIC-D
Mallqui Museum
Day 3 Laguna de los Cóndores – Museo Mallqui o de Leymebamba 06:30 After breakfast we will come back to Leymebamba. On the route we will rest and enjoy a lunchtime picnic. Before we arrive to Leymebamba, we will visit the Leymebamba Mallqui Center, that houses more than 219 mummies and over 2500 burial offerings, recovered from the Lake of the Condors in a magnificent state of conservation through archaeological Project directed by Mallqui Center. Furthermore this museum has the best collection of preserved Quipus of Peru that were found in this area. 16:00 Arrival at Mallqui museum. 17:30 Arrival Accommodation Leymebamba. B-PICNIC
Trekking Lake of the Condors (3 days/ 2 nights)
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Trekking to Lake of the Condors
The rates include: 02 nights accommodation in cabin Lagoon of the Condors (based on double room) Experienced local guide Trek guide in Spanish and English certificate Life Care Personalized Travel Peru Camping equipment (mountain tent, air mattresses, flashlights, etc) Cook and cooking equipment (kitchenware and more) Horsemen in charge of pack animals Mules for the transfer of logistical All entrances to the archaeological sites and natural areas Meals as indicated in the program. Breakfast (B), Picnic, Dinner (D). The meals are rich in carbohydrates for better physical performance during the trek, soups, fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, pasta, rice and hot mate ideal coca for proper acclimatization First Aid Kit Oxygen Tank Rain Ponchos Rubber boots life jackets Applicable taxes.
Rates do not include: sleeping bag, transfers in / out to international or national Leymebamba airfare, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water , snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal use.
Mallqui Museum
Travel tips Equipment recommended for trekking: trekking boots, sun hat, hat for the cold (polar and / or wool), gore tex windbreaker jacket, short pants gore tex wind, sunglasses with UV protection, backpack 40-70 L, water bottle, sunscreen cream, headlamp with extra batteries, first aid kit, camera, sleeping bag - 15 ° C, wash bag and towel, sandals, trek poles.
Climate: In the cloud forest climate is generally humid with variations of cloudiness and sunshine in the morning. You can submit short and even long periods rains. During the day we can reach 24 ° C and at night to 5 ° C. Time zone: Peru is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. It has the same time zone as the Eastern Time Zone of the United States, but no time setting between summer and winter. Immunizations: a vaccine against yellow fever 10 days before travel is recommended. Electricity: No electricity in the cottage Lake of the Condors. 220 volts in Leymebamba and other cities.
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