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+51 955916682
+34 667813899
4 Days 3 Nights
4 Days 3 Nights
2 to 8 (private group)
$ 647 - 1069
from April through November
Uncover one of the most breathtaking landscapes in our region, alive with natural wonders, and discover why we are known as the People of the Clouds.
Learn about the burial rites of our culture with a visit to the mausoleums of the Laguna de los Condores. Take part in boat rides, trout fishing, and preparing a nourishing meal.
You will also visit the Leymebamba Community Museum with its archaeological artifacts from the mausoleums at the Laguna de los Condores. The museum houses more mummies than any other in Peru and features an impressive collection of Quipus from the Chachapoya-Inca period.
Your journey contributes to the reforestation of one of the most vital ecosystems in our Amazonas region and enriches the habitat of the marvelous spatuletail hummingbird.
After breakfast, we will hike or go by horse to the Laguna de los Momias, also known as the Laguna de los Condores. Our journey takes us through the Atuen River Valley, ascending to the Abra de La Fila pass (12,467 ft / 3,800 m). Along the way, we’ll take in views of the Amazonian Andes before descending through the Condors' Canyon, surrounded by misty cloud forests, until we reach Casa Ullilen (8,858 ft / 2,700 m).
Lunch in route with a spectacular view surrounded by nature.
Dinner and overnight at Casa Ullilen.
After breakfast, we will visit the Laguna de los Condors, also known as the Laguna de los Momias. We will navigate its waters by boat and hike to the mausoleums where over 200 mummies dating back to the Chachapoya, Chachapoya-Inca, and Early Colonial periods are interred. Each structure stands 3 meters tall, divided into two levels, coated with white, reddish-ochre, and yellow pigments, and decorated with zigzag friezes and deer antlers.
Return to the lake for lunch, enjoy boat rides, sport fishing, and wildlife observation.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at Casa Ullilen.
After a delicious breakfast, we head to Laguna de los Cóndores and cross by boat to the western shore, the starting point for our hike to the waterfalls. This area features a shallow stretch where you can take photos along the lake’s edge.
Enjoy lunch in the heart of nature, with time to relax before continuing. We then begin our hike through the mountain, moving slowly as we navigate the untouched wilderness. The trail is narrow, and the guide will lead the group, clearing branches along the way.
Throughout the day, we’ll also pause at the lake to fish for trout. Dinner and overnight stay at Casa Ullilen.
We start the return to Leymebamba early, aiming to arrive before 4 p.m. to visit the Leymebamba Community Museum. Here, you’ll learn about the archaeological artifacts recovered from the mausoleums you visited at Laguna de los Cóndores.
The museum houses more mummies than any other in Peru and offers insights into the warlike spirit of the Chachapoya and how their culture was conquered by the Incas. You’ll also discover the various techniques the Chachapoya used to prepare their dead for eternal rest, including sarcophagi, niches, and mausoleums. Additionally, the museum features an impressive collection of Quipus from the Chachapoya-Inca period.
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Level of dificulty
The tour to Laguna de los Cóndores is classified as DIFFICULT, requiring the use of a horse and saddle. Along the route, participants will encounter challenges such as cold weather, rain, mud, forests, steep inclines, and other elements that present significant physical and mental demands.
On the first and last days, there will be a horseback ride and/or hike of 9 to 10 hours.
On the second and third days, the total walking time will be 4 to 5 hours.
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