Kuelap is a great fortress of the Chachapoya culture, built on a mountain top in the Amazonas region. Its stone walls and round houses make it one of northern Peru's most impressive sites. Always check current access before you go.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Kuelap private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Kuélap
- Kuelap tour from Chachapoyas
- Gocta waterfall
- Karajia sarcophagi
- Revash tombs
- Leymebamba museum
- Quiocta cave
- Tingo village
- 4-day Chachapoyas route
Everything for your trip to Kuélap
Kuelap tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Kuelap: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Kuelap who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Kuelap tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Kuelap private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Kuelap tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Kuelap tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Kuelap guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Kuelap
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Kuelap tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Kuelap day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Kuelap
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Tours published by guides in Kuélap
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Kuelap tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Kuélap?
May to October, the dry season.
How do I get to Kuélap?
Fly to Jaen or Tarapoto and drive to Chachapoyas; tours to Kuelap leave from there.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Kuelap tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.