Arrive in Lima and begin your journey in Peru.

Upon arrival at the airport, we will pick you up and drive to Bosque Guardián. After lunch, we will venture into the rainforest on a moderate hike through secondary and primary forest, discovering the impressive Guardian Trees, including ancient Renaco and Shapana trees.

In the evening, we will enjoy an easy nighttime walk around the lodge in search of nocturnal wildlife.

We begin with a moderate hike through the lush tropical forest of the Tiraco River basin toward El Progreso Waterfall, where natural pools offer the opportunity to swim in the refreshing river waters.

In the afternoon, discover the local cacao tradition through a visit to a chacra, nurseries and bio-garden, learning about different cacao varieties and taking part in an artisanal chocolate-making workshop.

We will also visit Bosques de Papel, a participatory workshop where local women create handmade paper using plants, grains and other forest-friendly materials. This is the paper Quechua Treks uses for its presentations and printed materials, making this a special opportunity to meet the people behind its creation.

Enjoy an easy two-hour wildlife and birdwatching experience in the private Akonabih Reserve before setting off on a scenic drive of approximately five hours toward Abra Patricia. Along the way, travel from the warmer valleys into the lush cloud forests of northern Peru, with changing landscapes and beautiful mountain views.

Upon arrival at Outlet Lodge, explore the surrounding trails and cloud forest, with opportunities to spot hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans and other bird species.

Spend the day at GoctaLab, a unique project overlooking Gocta Waterfall where nature, gastronomy, art, science and wellbeing come together.

Enjoy a farm-to-table experience and discover the process behind their organic coffee, followed by a tasting using different brewing methods.

In the afternoon, walk through the cloud forest in search of the Marvelous Spatuletail, one of northern Peru’s most remarkable hummingbirds.

Hike through the cloud forest to the spectacular Gocta Waterfall, one of the most impressive waterfalls in northern Peru. Along the trail, discover lush vegetation, pass through small rural communities and enjoy beautiful mountain views, with opportunities to observe local flora and birdlife.

Take time to enjoy the landscape before returning to Cocachimba.

Visit the impressive Kuélap archaeological site, one of the most remarkable legacies of the Chachapoya culture. Then, continue through the beautiful Andean landscapes toward Leymebamba, observing how the scenery changes as we climb into the highlands.

We then travel to Bosque Azul, a peaceful lodge surrounded by nature, where we can enjoy the mountain scenery and settle in for the next few days of exploring the Chachapoya region.

Begin the hike in San Miguel de Leymebamba, following a scenic canyon surrounded by native forest and birdlife, including Andean toucans, Golden-headed Quetzals and Collared Trogons.

Continue along the La Morada River toward Tajopampa, where the first mausoleums of La Petaca come into view. Built into enormous rock walls, this site contains more than 100 funerary structures, including one with ancient rock paintings.

Continue higher to explore the remains of Bóveda and its circular agricultural terraces before crossing the river to visit the mausoleums of Diablo Huasi. Return to Bosque Azul in the afternoon to relax and enjoy the lodge.

Begin the day with a visit to the Leymebamba Community Museum, located less than a kilometer from the lodge. The museum houses more than 200 mummies and 31 quipus recovered from the remote Laguna de los Cóndores in 1996.

Nearby, discover an ancient Inca trail that once connected Leymebamba with the Amazon and forms part of the eastern branch of the Qhapaq Ñan.

Continue to the small village of San Bartolo and follow a scenic 2 km trail to the remarkable Revash mausoleums, built into rocky cliffs at around 2,700 m. After exploring the site, continue to Chachapoyas for the night.

Take a morning flight back to Lima, where your journey comes to an end. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time to relax before your onward journey home.