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Day tour

Chonta Canyon

A private day tour to see Andean condors in their habitat, from viewpoints over the Apurímac canyon in Chonta. On the way you pass Quillarumiyoc and Tarawasi. Walk of 1 to 1.5 hours, low to moderate difficulty.

Day tourPrivate tour1–1.5 h walkCondor viewpoints
SchedulePickup at the agreed time, return late afternoon or evening
FormatPrivate (price per person for a group of 2)
PickupYour hotel in central Cusco
Walk1 to 1.5 h, low to moderate difficulty

Highlights

What you’ll experience

  • Apurímac CanyonNatural lookouts to watch the Andean condor in flight.
  • QuillarumiyocThe Moon Stone, a site linked to Inca astronomy.
  • TarawasiAn Inca archaeological center in the Limatambo area.
  • Scenic walk1 to 1.5 hours from the community of Chonta.

Itinerary

Day by day

Pickup time is arranged with you; you return to Cusco in the afternoon or evening.

Day1

Chonta Canyon and the Condors

We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco's historic center at the agreed time, and you travel through the Andean countryside between small villages, farm fields and mountains. Along the way you visit or pass near Quillarumiyoc, the Moon Stone, linked to Inca astronomy and Andean ceremonies, and Tarawasi, an Inca archaeological center in the Limatambo area.

In the community of Chonta you begin a scenic walk of 1 to 1.5 hours, at low to moderate difficulty, to the natural lookouts over the Apurímac canyon, where you can see the Andean condor in its habitat. Then you walk back to the vehicle and return to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon or evening.

✓Included

  • Private transport from your hotel in Cusco and back.

✕Not included

  • Meals and drinks not mentioned.
  • Tips.
  • Personal expenses.

Frequently asked questions

About Chonta Canyon

Will I definitely see condors?+

The canyon is their natural habitat, and the Chonta lookouts are a good place to watch them, but since they are wild animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed.

How difficult is the walk?+

It is low to moderate difficulty and takes 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the lookouts.

Are meals included?+

The program does not include meals; contact us if you would like to add some.

Is it private or a group tour?+

It is a private tour: you travel only with your group. The published price is per person for a group of 2; ask about the rate for more people.

Are entrance fees included?+

Contact us when you book and we will confirm which admissions are included in your tour.

What is the cancellation policy?+

If you cancel 45 days or more in advance, you receive a 70% refund; between 30 and 44 days, 50%; with less than 30 days' notice or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

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