Enjoy Mirador del Condor in Chonta on a full-day private tour. Begin at your hotel and head to Tarawasi, an ancient Inca astronomical center. Next, venture to Chonta village with its mountain views. After a pleasant 1.5-hour hike, arrive at Condor Viewpoint for a box lunch and vistas of Apurimac Canyon. Witness the majestic Andean condor in its natural habitat – a sacred bird to the Incas. If you're lucky, spot eagles, hawks, and white-tailed deer too. After enjoying this adventure, return to Chonta and then back to Cusco. Embrace nature and Inca history on this adventure.
Highlights
Explore Tarawasi, an Incan archaeological center possibly used for astronomy
Experience Chonta's panoramic view with Salkantay and Humantay mountains
Observe the Andean condor, the world's largest gliding bird of prey
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
From the hotel, you are going to be transferred to the archaeological center of Tarawasi, believed to have served as an astronomical observatory by the Incas. Next, the adventure continues towards the village of Chonta, nestled at an elevation of 3,400 meters. As the trail is traversed for approximately one and a half hours, a panoramic view of the village of Chonta awaits, with Salkantay and Humantay mountains as the backdrop.
The destination is the Condor viewpoint, where a box lunch will be served. From this vantage point, you will witness a view of the Apurimac Canyon, and you'll have the chance to appreciate the flight of the Andean condor in its natural habitat. The condor, revered as a sacred bird by the Incas, holds the title of the largest gliding bird of prey in the world. With a little luck, you may also spot other birds such as eagles, hawks, and white-tailed deer. Upon visiting and savoring this beautiful trip, you will begin your return trip to the city of Chonta, and then you'll be transferred back to Cusco.
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$2202-3 travelers
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The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
