Private Tour: Chachapoyas City, Sonche Canyon & Huancas handcrafted pottery

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About this activity

Discover the Richness of Chachapoyas Culture within this half-day tour: Walk along the most traditional colonial houses with balconies; Stare at breathtaking views from amazing canyons and viewpoints; lastly, Learn about the pottery process at a traditional house while contributing with the community.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: VIPAC Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide
Included: Transportation

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Services not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Chachapoyas

30 min

We will start our tour walking from Burgos square, across one of the main streets of the city, to Chachapoyas main square, where we will see traditional colonial houses with balconies, including the Municipal Palace and the Cathedral of Chachapoyas.
Mirador Luya Urco

30 min

Then, we will go by bus to Luya Urco viewpoint, where we will enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
Distrito de Huancas

one hour

We will continue by bus to the town of Huanca, a community known for its pottery. On ou way, we will visit the viewpoint in Huanca Urco Canyon, where we will look through binoculars the first fall of Gocta waterfall and the Town of the dead; and then, we will go to the viewpoint in Sonche Canyon, where we will see the varied and rugged geography of the Amazonian Andes. We will end our tour in a traditional house to witness the pottery process, where we can participate and make our own ceramics.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Chachapoyas hotels

Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb

Directions: Near to Chachapoyas Main Square

End point

Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Chachapoyas hotels

Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb

Directions: Near to Chachapoyas Main Square

Pickup points

Villa de Paris
Hospedarte Amazonas
Shale Hotel
Illari Hospedaje
Miski Warak
La Ensenada Hotel Chachapoyas
Casa Kuelap Hostal
Hotel Vilaya
TintayaHotel
Posada del Arriero
Hostal Naranjos II
Casona Del Rosario

and 9 more pickup points

Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Chachapoyas hotels

Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb

Directions: Near to Chachapoyas Main Square

Using your ticket

In case you have an emergency or need extra information regarding your service, you may call our 24 hours department at +511 6101900 (ext 255 or 279).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Use light clothing and comfortable shoes (light hiking boots).
Bring at least 2 liters of water, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, repellent and camera with extra battery,
In rainy season (November to March): Bring raincoat.