Yumbilla Waterfall Tour

If you want to see one of the highest waterfalls in Peru and in the world, don't miss this excursion to the Yumbilla waterfall, where you'll be amazed by its biodiversity of flora and fauna!

Tour Details

We'll pick you up from your hotel at the indicated time to head towards the province of Bongará, north of Chachapoyas.

After a two-hour drive, we'll arrive in the district of Cuispes, where we'll start a low-intensity hike to reach our destination. We'll ascend to an altitude of 895 metres (2936 feet), on a hiking route of one and a half hours. Along the way, we will observe the biodiversity of species in this area.

This protected area is home to wild flora species such as orchids, bromeliads, and passion flowers; mammals such as the spectacled bear and possums; and a total of 223 species of birds, including the endangered spatula-tailed hummingbird.

After 1.5 hours of walking, we'll arrive at the Yumbilla waterfall. This waterfall, standing at 895 metres (29376 feet) high, is the second-highest waterfall in Peru and the fifth-highest in the world according to the World Waterfall Database.

You'll enjoy some free time in this natural area to rest and take pictures. After this break, we'll move to the district of Cuispes for a regional lunch.

After lunch, we'll return to Chachapoyas, with arrival at your hotel scheduled a total of 7 hours after pickup.