Yumbilla - Jewels of Peruvian Waterfalls

Hidden within the Peruvian jungle, Yumbilla Waterfalls await your discovery. Yumbilla boasts one of the world's tallest single-drop waterfalls, surrounded by lush flora and exotic wildlife.
Trek through the cloud forest, cross hanging bridges, and embrace the pristine beauty of nature. Get ready to be awed by the serene cascade and enchanting landscape in the heart of the Amazon.

Itinerary:
08:00 AM Pickup from your hotel in Chachapoyas

Transport to the town of Cuispes (2 hours). We begin our 1 hour walk from the town of Cuispes to the Forest of the Falls. During our tour we will enjoy and explore the beautiful landscape. Reaching the Medio Cerro (Middle Hill) waterfall (50min.) we will experience its’ waters as we cross them. About 10 minutes further will reach Cristal (Crystal) Waterfall, a beautiful waterfall that adorns the landscape. We continue towards Yumbilla (“Heart in Love”) Waterfall, whose water fall is 896 meters, the fifth highest in the world and the second highest in Peru. It flows from the San Francisco cavern at 2723 meters above sea level, where it descends to 1,828 meters above sea level in four falls.

We will cross mountainous terrain, observing forest landscape, fields of cattle ranch and agriculture. Birds species such as the Cock of the Rock (peruvian rupícola), Andean Toucan (andigena hypoglauca), Marañón Thrush (Turdus maranonicus) and animals such as sloths are observed. The area is rich with flora such as bromeliads, orchids, and giant ferns, etc.

05:00 PM approximately, return to the city.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.