Revash Mausoleums & Leymebamba Museum Tour

From$161

8 hours

Chachapoyas, Peru

About this activity

Discover ancient Chachapoya culture on a full-day tour to Revash Mausoleums and Leymebamba Museum, featuring scenic horseback rides and historical insights.

Highlights

Explore Revash's ancient mausoleums
Horseback ride through scenic landscapes
Discover artifacts at Leymebamba Museum
Learn about Chachapoya culture
Experience Peru's rich history firsthand

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of the Chachapoya civilization on this captivating full-day tour. Begin your adventure with a scenic horseback ride through lush Peruvian landscapes, leading you to the Revash Mausoleums, often referred to as the 'Village of the Dead.' Marvel at these 14th-century funerary structures, perched high in the cliffs, showcasing the architectural ingenuity of the Chachapoya people. After exploring Revash, journey to the Leymebamba Museum, home to a remarkable collection of over 240 mummies and artifacts that offer a glimpse into the daily lives and rituals of this ancient culture. This tour is a must for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, providing a unique opportunity to connect with Peru's rich heritage in a fun and engaging way.

Included / Excluded

Round-trip transportation from Chachapoyas
Horseback ride to Revash Mausoleums
Guided tour of Leymebamba Museum

Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

This tour involves a moderate level of physical activity, including horseback riding and walking on uneven terrain.
The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language for a full experience.
Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks and water for the journey.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for horseback riding and walking on uneven terrain.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent to protect against sun exposure and insects.
Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historical sites.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

Use light clothing and comfortable shoes (light hiking boots).
Bring at least 2 liters of water, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, repellent and camera with extra battery
In rainy season (November to March): Bring raincoat.

Traveler reviews

4.5

2 reviews

Great Experience

This tour is great! The guide was friendly, knew a lot about the Chachapoya Culture and was very helpfull. The driver was very carefull and experienced. We stopped at a great place to eat, it was tasty and the people very friendly at all. The place is beatiful with humming-birds and bromeliad hanging everywhere. I recommend this to every visitor to Chachapoyas! Hannes

Victor_AAug 20, 2025VIATOR

Leymebamba beauty

I went independently to Leymebamba I do NOT normally do tours unless there is no option I went to the museum as l sm an anthropologist and archaeology is a passion of mine 45 minutes which is suggested by tours is NOzT enough for me However l recognise that some people may want to do the tour with the mausoleum as well as the mausoleum is far away and difficult to access independently If you like archaeology this is mind blowing I stayed at la Petaca Hotel which is excellent but no one here speaks English Learn some Spanish People here are kind and hospitable but so far little infrastructure for tourists which suits me!

Eddi GJun 19, 2022TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Use light clothing and comfortable shoes (light hiking boots). Bring at least 2 liters of water, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, repellent and camera with extra battery In rainy season (November to March): Bring raincoat.