CHONTA CONDORS & HUMANTAY LAKE TOUR 2D/1N

Discover Andean Culture and Adventure in Peru

This is a great 2-day tour blending Culture, Nature, Wildlife and Adventure, in the Andes of Peru. Travel from Cusco to Chonta located in the Apurimac Canyon to observe the amazing Condors in flight.  Then spend a night with a local family in Chonta to intermingle and share cultures. Next journey from Chonta to Soraypampa to enjoy a short trek in the Peruvian Andes to reach the fascinating Humantay Lake Tour with its sparkling green and blue waters.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1 Chonta Condors – Homestay – Humantay Lake  (L, D)
Day 2 Chonta – Humantay Lake – Cusco (B, L)

 

Day 1: Cusco – Chonta Condors – Homestay (L, D)

Condor Viewing At Chonta

In the morning depart Cusco with your guide in private transport to Chonta located in the Apurimac Canyon. On our way, you will see stunning views of deep valleys and the wonderful Andes Mountains. After about 2.5 hours driving, we will arrive to the Chonta Community to be welcomed by our host family. Enjoy a home cooked Peruvian meal with fresh ingredients, before starting our hike to the Chonta Viewpoint.  Following lunch, we will hike for about 1.5 hours until we reach the Chonta Viewpoint where we will catch exhilarating views of the grand Andean Condor in flight.  Take many pictures and explore the area. After an incredible afternoon, we will return to our Peruvian homestay for a delicious dinner and rest up for the busy day ahead.

Optional Activity:
You can participate in bee keeping with your host family.

 Day 2: Chonta –  Humantay Lake – Cusco (B, L)

Chonta, Humantay Lake, Cusco

After an appetizing breakfast, we will say farewell to our host family of the Chonta Community, thanking them for their hospitality and unforgettable culture exchange. We will travel for approximately 2.5 hours by transport with our professional guide to Mollepata and then continue to Soraypampa, the starting point of our hike.  Walk with your guide on a loop trail going upwards, observing lovely scenery of the Peruvian Andes and nature.  Finally, you will reach the exquisite Humantay Lake with its sparkling clear blue green waters, and with a spectacular backdrop of the Salkantay and Humantay glaciated mountain peaks.  You will have time to explore the area and take many memorable pictures.  Afterwards, we will return to our waiting vehicle and drive to Mollepata to have lunch before returning to Cusco.

Included:

  • Professional English Spanish – Quechua speaking guide
  • Briefing before the start of your hike
  • Private transport for your excursion
  • 1 night homestay
  • 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • All meals on the itinerary (B= Breakfast L= Lunch, D= Dinner). Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free meals on request at no extra cost. (Home cooked meals during the homestay using organic fresh ingredients from the region)
  • Train Tickets
  • Admission fees
  • Tour as per itinerary
  • First-aid kit and oxygen

Services NOT Included:

  • Domestic Flights (we can book for you)
  • Breakfast on day 1 and day 3 lunch
  • Meals not mentioned on itinerary
  • Any unforeseen expenses
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Gratuities

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