Gocta Lodge

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Agens x 2 - Chachapoyas - Cajamarca - Trujillo - Lima

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Agens x 2 - Chachapoyas - Cajamarca - Trujillo - Lima

PeruNorth originally put together a Northern Peru itinerary for Ty Agens & Gloria Quinn - a California couple now residing in Oaxaca, Mexico - that was scheduled to depart in May 2020.

The Pandemic meant that this trip was postponed for SIX years, but they finally got to visit in May 2026, flying from Lima to Chachapoyas and then making their way overland back to Lima for two weeks, via Leymebamba, Cajamarca and Trujillo, stopping at various archaeological and natural highlights along the way.

Here is what they say about the experience:

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Urquhart x 2 Testimonial - Trujillo, Chiclayo & Chachapoyas

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Urquhart x 2 Testimonial - Trujillo, Chiclayo & Chachapoyas

In November, 2023, PeruNorth received the following enquiry from Thomas, in Portland, Maine: “I have been interested in the Moche/Chimu ever since reading an article in The New Scientist about their engineers who were priests because they knew how to bring the water to the desert (as I remember). My wife and I are interested in finding out more about your coastal civilization itineraries and how they work.”

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Northern Peru Archaeology & Low Amazon Lodge Testimonial

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Northern Peru Archaeology & Low Amazon Lodge Testimonial

Roberto and Paola from Turin, Italy got in touch with PeruNorth in February 2023 looking for a 24-day itinerary to take in the archaeological and natural highlights of Northern Peru, along with some time in or around an Amazonian reserve, such as Pacaya-Samiria.

Here are their comments about the trip, along with a selection of photos they took:

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Helen & Chris Binge - Chachapoyas & Pumarinri Testimonial

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Helen & Chris Binge - Chachapoyas & Pumarinri Testimonial

Read the full review and see images of Helen & Chris Binge’s extended (and reversed) version of our Tarapoto & Gocta itinerary, flying into Jaen airport and out of Tarapoto.

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Crozier Family - Tarapoto & Gocta Testimonial

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Crozier Family - Tarapoto & Gocta Testimonial

Review from a young US couple living in Lima, who travelled to Northern Peru with their 2-year-old son in July 2021:

“We spent a lovely week traveling from Lima to visit Tarapoto and Cocachimba.

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Olde-Heuvel & Velasquez - Tarapoto & Cocachimba Review

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Olde-Heuvel & Velasquez - Tarapoto & Cocachimba Review

  • Read thoughts of Dutch-Peruvian couple who visited Northern Peru over New Year.

  • Their itinerary was expanded version of Tarapoto & Gocta trip, with additional nights at Pumarinri Amazon Lodge.

  • Included a short visit to Gotas de Agua, a private dry forest reserve, near Jaen.

“Our trip to Peru was great we enjoyed both of the stays and both of the places, Tarapoto and Cocachimba.

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Naylor & Choy - Kuelap & Gocta 6D Review

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Naylor & Choy - Kuelap & Gocta 6D Review

  • Anglo-Peruvian couple, Michael Naylor & Angelica Choy, spent five nights at Gocta Andes Lodge in late 2019.

  • They visited the main Chachapoya archaeological highlights of the region: Kuelap, Revash, Leymebamba Museum & Karajia.

  • Also made the hike / horse ride to Gocta Waterfall, and back.

Here are their thoughts:

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Frazer x 2 - Northern Peru Archaeology Tour Review

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Frazer x 2 - Northern Peru Archaeology Tour Review

Read the comments from an epic tour of Northern Peru’s archaeological hotspots.

  • In company of expert driver-guide, Ronald Watger.

  • Included Huaraz, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Chachapoyas & Cajamarca.

‘Mike and I had a truly wonderful trip round northern Peru …

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O'Donnell x 2 - Pumarinri Lodge & Chachapoyas Review

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O'Donnell x 2 - Pumarinri Lodge & Chachapoyas Review

Here are the comments from California couple, the O’Donnells, on their itinerary to Northern Peru that included:

  • 2 nights at Pumarinri Amazon Lodge with a boat trip on Huallaga River & hike to Pucayaquillo Waterfall.

  • Drive via Moyobamba & Abra Patricia to Cocachimba

  • 4 nights at Gocta Andes Lodge, with visits to archeological sites of Kuelap & Revash, Leymebamba Museum, and hike to Gocta Waterfall.

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Elizabeth Harrold - Tour Diary - Gocta-Pumarinri-Iquitos

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Elizabeth Harrold - Tour Diary - Gocta-Pumarinri-Iquitos

Read in her own words Elizabeth Harrold’s odyssey to Northern Peru, sampling various types of Amazon rainforest:

  • 4 days at an eco-lodge in cloud forest (Gocta).

  • 2 days at a lodge in high rainforest (Pumarinri).

  • Finally, a 4-day cruise on the Amazon River itself (M/V Zafiro).

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'Luxury' in Northern Peru

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'Luxury' in Northern Peru

  • Redefinition of what luxury means to modern traveller.

  • More about unique experiences than supreme comfort.

  • Northern Peru full of this type of luxury!

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Schamhart x 2 - Chachapoyas & Vichayito Review

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Schamhart x 2 - Chachapoyas & Vichayito Review

PeruNorth arranged a 10-day itinerary for Canadian mother & daughter, Irene & Marie-Ann in Jan 2018.

  • Staying at Gocta Lodge, they explored Chachapoya ruins of Kuelap & Revash.

  • Also hiked to Gocta Falls, visited Yerbebuena market & mummies at Leymebamba Museum.

  • Ended the trip with 5 nights staying in a Bedouin-style tent beside the beach at Vichayito.

Here is what they say:

‘We had a great time and really appreciate all the help you provided in booking our vacation …