The Condor Canyon Cusco is a great opportunity to experience one of the natural miracles around Cusco
Description
The Condor Canyon Cusco is a great opportunity to experience one of the natural miracles around Cusco, Peru. Providing a great place to bird watch from with fabulous scenery, great nature hike and stunning views. On the way back to Cusco, you will also visit some "off the beaten track" Inca ruins as Killarumiyoc and Tarawasi on the way to the magical lookout point of Hauacco with it is mind blowing views.
What to Expect
Highlight of the Condor Canyon
View the Majestic flight of the Andean Condor
See native wildlife in their natural environment
Private guide for a more personalized experience
Small group ensures personal service
Qualified and professional driver
Discover Inca site: Quillarumiyoc “Moon Temple” and Tarawasi
View of the Apurimac river
View of the canyon of Chonta
Stop at the Temple of the Moon
Travel on to the small village of Chonta
Crew: A Tierras Vivas Representative in Cusco and a profesional Tour Guide during the trek. Our guide will visit you hotel a day before the trek for your briefing Meals: 1x Snack Transportation: A private transportation,
Itinerary Details
Day 01: Cusco - Chonta - Condor Canyon
We pick up you from your hotel, following a 9:30 hours drive in a private bus, optional stop in Limatambo town. We travel through the highlands of Anta. A dirt road will take us over the Puna highlands to the scenic mountain hamlet of Chonta near the Apurimaq Canyon. A 3km trek along the mountainside brought us to the Condor viewing platforms and the view of the canyon (double the depth of the Grand Canyon in places) and Apurimac river way down below is extraordinary. We will be 2 hours to see the condors and - some flying right overhead! In the afternoon return to Cusco.
Included
Included
Pre-trek briefing (Our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing);
Early morning transfer by private transport to Chonta - the initial point of the Condor Canyon;
Professional bilingual Tour Guide
Entrance
Snack;
First aid kit;
Not Included
Meals
Discretionary expenses such as gratuities, alchoholic beverages, etc.
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