Discover Peru's Ancient Civilization at Chavín de Huántar Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Chavín de Huántar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at 3,180 m in the Peruvian Andes. Travel from Huaraz through stunning landscapes, including Querococha Lagoon, and discover the ancient Chavín civilization, temples, ceremonial plazas, and underground galleries. Full-day tour from Huaraz, departing at 9:00 a.m. Transportation included Entrance fees to the archaeological site and museum not included Discover the ancient ceremonial center and Jaguar deity Meals not included
Inclusions
What's included
- Share transpor to start point to hike and viceverse
- Pick up at your hotel (at from 8:00 to 9:00am)
- Official trekking guide
What's not
- First aid kit and oxygen (if necessary)
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Meals in restaurants on the tour
- Personal expenses
- Box Lunch (amount depends on you)
- Personal equipment (such as clothes while traveling in the vehicle and hiking.
- Tips for local team
- NO INCLUYE GUIA EN INGLES
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz (3,100 m) – Chavín de Huántar (3,180 m) – Return to Huaraz Pick-up between 8:30–9:00 a.m. and departure to the Temple of Chavín, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way we pass Recuay, Ticapampa, Cátac, and stop at the scenic Laguna Querococha (3,980 m) and the Cahuish Tunnel (4,516 m) before descending into the Conchucos Valley. In Chavín de Huántar, we visit the Archaeological Monument with its ceremonial plazas, galleries, and the famous Lanzón de Chavín, as well as the National Museum, which houses artifacts such as ceramics, strombus shells, and the Tello Obelisk. Return to Huaraz around 5:30 p.m.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Hello, For the departure of this tour, please come to our main office at: Av. Mariscal Luzuriaga 475, 2nd Floor, Huaraz . Alternatively, for hotel pick-up arrangements, kindly send us your information in advance via WhatsApp. Please don’t forget to send us your confirmation!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Peru Expeditions Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Huaraz
- Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 39 day trips we list in Huaraz.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 39.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Huaraz
Huaraz, in Peru's Ancash region, is a high mountain town beneath the snow peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, the base for trekking and climbing.
Huaraz lies at about 3,000 metres in the Callejón de Huaylas valley, between the glaciated Cordillera Blanca to the east and the drier Cordillera Negra to the west. The town was rebuilt after the 1970 earthquake, so it is modern and low-rise; its setting is the draw, with Huascarán, Peru's highest mountain at 6,768 metres, standing nearby.
Top-ranked sights in Huaraz: Llanganuco Lakes (Lagunas Llanganuco), Mt. Alpamayo, Pastoruri Glacier.
