A bunch of tour companies will offer the tour for about 30 soles (transport + guide). Truthfully, you don't really need a guide for this. The trek is really obvious. If you want to save a few bucks, here is how to get there for 10-14 soles. This will mean walking 5-10km more.
Get to the ''diplomatico'' bus station in Chachapoyas. (near Ortiz Arrieta - Libertad)
Take a bus going to ''Pedro Ruiz'' (every 30 min). Get off at Cocahuayca, just before a bridge, where a dirt road goes right to Cocachimba. The hike up this road is about 1h15min. This road is slightly uphill the whole way and is 5.3km until the office. You can maybe catch another ride on this road going up, or most likely on your way back down (1-2 soles per ride). The office is where the tour companies arrive. If you're not big on walking, take the tour. If it's a sunny day, the road up gets really hot! Prepare accordingly. After the office, the hike is another 6km one way.
Trekking distance with tour: 12km (3-4 hours)
Trekking distance without tour: 12-22km (3-6 hours)
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