24 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

*Small Group Experience* (max 8 guests) On this day trip from Cusco you will experience one of the best viewing opportunities for Condors in their natural environment. The Condors along the Apurimac canyon allow you the opportunity to observe the largest flying bird in the world, the majestic Andean Condor soaring from the Chonta canyon which forms part of Apurimac canyon near to Cusco. Chonta canyon is one of the deepest canyons in South America and home to numerous Andean Condors.

Inclusions

What's included

Lunch
English/Spanish speaking expert guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cusco only)
Hot Lunch (local Peruvian food is prepared, and drinks such as teas and coffee)
Small Group Experience* (max 8 guests) - This maximizes the experience, and provides you the full attention of our guides and staff

What's not

Water (bring 1 liters per person)
Gratuities

Itinerary

We depart for the adventure at 7am from your hotel in Cusco. We drive to the town of Limatambo and along the way we will stop at viewpoints to take photos of the amazing Andes, and Salkantay mountain. We then continue driving through beautiful mountain scenery. After one hour we arrive in Killarumiyoc where our guide will explain all of the Inca History of this charming place. We then continue on to the Valley of Limatambo, where the Tarawasi Inca site is located. After exploring this beautiful site, we will continue our tour driving uphill on the dirt road towards to the community of Chonta. Upon arrival we hike 1 ½ hours (moderate difficulty) reaching the lookout of Hahuacco, which boasts great views of the Apurimac canyon and Vilcabamaba mountain range. With a little bit of luck we will enjoy our Condor sighting activity; it is common to see the majestic condors soaring in their natural habitat and flying over the Chonta canyon. In the afternoon we walk back down to Chonta for 1 ½ hours then drive back to Cusco. Pick up time is between 2:15am and 2:45am, please be waiting in your hotel lobby at 2:15am and keep a lookout for the van. You may want to bring a pillow and blanket to get some extra sleep during the van ride (these can be left in the van while you hike). If you are prone to motion sickness we also recommend taking something to help with this.
13 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 8 travellers
Operated by: FlashpackerConnect LLC

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

How it compares in Cusco

Its from-price is 99% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 457 of 1358.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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