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TOUR VIEWPOINT OF THE CONDOR AND HUMANTAY LAGOON

DAY 1: CUSCO – QUILLARUMIYOC – TARAWASI – CHONTA – CONDOR CANYON – MOLLEPATA

Tour Viewpoint of the Condor and Humantay Lagoon. To start, at 8 am, we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to start our incredible adventure. In our transport, we go to the Limatambo District (2,554 m / 8,379 feet) observing a route full of natural and cultural beauty. Along the way, we make a couple of stops to visit two Inca archaeological remains. First, Quillarumiyuc (3,650 m / 11,975 ft), a temple dedicated to the Moon with its beautiful waterfall (50 km from Cusco). Second, Tarawasi (2,675 m / 8,776 ft) – a complex built by Inca Pachacutec.

We continue our tour passing through the Huayronca bridge. From there, we follow an unpaved road making some stops to take photos of the Salkantay Snow Mountain and the Limatambo Valley. We arrive at the town of Chonta, where they serve us lunch while we enjoy the magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains of Salkantay and Humantay.

Then, we started walking for about 45 minutes until we reached the Condor Canyon Viewpoint located at 3,400 m.a.s.l. (11,155 p.a.s.l.). We wait here to see some condors, the sacred birds of the Incas. In general, they appear shortly afterwards so that we have the opportunity to observe these impressive Andean condors in flight and in their natural habitat. They usually fly very close to the viewpoint, so we can safely take many photos of them. In the end, we return to Chonta where our vehicle waits to take us to the town of Mollepata (2,900 m / 9,514 ft), the place for our dinner and accommodation in a hotel.

Maximum altitude: 3,650 metres /11,975 feet
Minimum altitude: 2,554 metres/8,379 feet
Duration of the trek: 1,5 hour
Trekking distance:  4 km / 2.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Weather: Warm to temperate

DAY 2: MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAGOON – SORAYPAMPA – MOLLEPATA – CUSCO

Early morning, we are served an American breakfast at the restaurant “La Casa Salkantay” while enjoying the fabulous natural scenery of Mollepata that owes its name to the number of plantations of “mole” (Schinus mole, also known as Peruvian Peppertree).

Then, we continue our journey by vehicle to Soraypampa (3,850 m/12,631 ft) where we perform a small ceremony for the mountain deities “Apus” in order to have a smooth trek. Afterwards, we begin the one and half an hour trail towards the Humantay Lagoon (4,200 m/13,780 ft). Upon arrival, we observe this natural jewel of various shadows of turquoise colour for an hour. The lagoon is supplied with water from the melted glacier of the Mt Humantay (5,473 m/ 17,956 ft), on which foothill it is placed. Later on, we also climb up a part of the snowy Humantay Mountain in order to appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the lagoon.

Afterwards, we trek back to Soraypampa and from there, we go by vehicle to Mollepata. We visit “La Casa Salkantay” again to be given a buffet lunch in a Creole style. Finally, we return to Cusco approaching it at around 5 pm. At the end of the Peru – Canyon of Condor & Lagoon Humantay trip, we transfer you to your hotel and tell you goodbye.

Maximum altitude: 4,200 metres/13,780 feet
Minimum altitude: 3,850 metres/12,631 feet
Duration of the trek: 3.5 – 4 hours
Trekking distance: 6-7 km / 3.7-4.3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Weather: Temperate to cold.

TOUR VIEWPOINT OF THE CONDOR AND HUMANTAY LAGOON

DAY 1: CUSCO – QUILLARUMIYOC – TARAWASI – CHONTA – CONDOR CANYON – MOLLEPATA

• 8 am – pick-up by your Tour Guide from your hotel.
• Transport from Cusco to the small village of Chonta (4 hours, including visits of two Inca remains).
• Guided visit to the archaeological remains of Quillarumiyoq, which means the Temple of the Moon and Fertility.
• Guided tour of the archaeological remains of Tarawasi (or, Tambo del Inca).
• Continuation to the village of Chonta (3,400 m/11,155 ft).
• 12 pm – lunch at the village.
• 45-minute (approx.) hike to “Mirador del Condor” – the Viewpoint of the Condor Canyon (3,400 m/ 11,155 ft).
• Condor flight observation for 2 hours.
• The return walk to Chonta.
• Ride from Chonta to the community of Mollepata.
• 8 pm – arrrival at Mollepata (2,900 m/9,514 ft).
• Accommodation in a hotel in Mollepata.
• Dinner and sleep.

DAY 2: MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAGOON – SORAYPAMPA – MOLLEPATA – CUSCO

• American breakfast served at the restaurant “La Casa Salkantay”.
• Ride from Mollepata to Soraypampa (3,850 m/12,631 ft).
• A small ceremony for Apus (mountain deities).
• Start trekking for 1 and half an hour towards the Lagoon of Humantay for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Arrival at the Humantay Lagoon (4,200 m/13,780 ft).
• Time off to be able to observe this mysterious turquoise lagoon and take photos.
• Climb up to a part of the Mt Humantay (5,473 m/ 17,956 ft).
• Rest while appreciating a beautiful panoramic view of the lagoon.
• Return ride passing through Soraypampa to later stop at Mollepata.
• Buffet lunch in a Creole-style at Mollepata.
• Ride back to Cusco.
• Transfer to your hotel.
• End of service of the Peru – Canyon of Condor & Lagoon Humantay.

TOUR VIEWPOINT OF THE CONDOR AND HUMANTAY LAGOON

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE VIEWPOINT OF THE CONDOR AND HUMANTAY LAGOON TOUR?

• Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
• Private transport during all the Peru – Canyon of Condor & Lagoon Humantay trip.
• A professional English-speaking Tour Guide with binoculars and telescope.
• Guide Assistant (for groups of over 10 participants).
• Professional Cook experienced in preparing healthy food.
• Meals: 1x breakfast, 2x buffet lunch, 1x buffet dinner, hot beverages during main meals, snack – a vegetarian option available upon request.
• Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake.
• Ticket to the Condor Canyon.
• Entrance fee to the archaeological sites Quillarumiyoq and Tarawasi.
• 1 night in a hotel at Mollepata.
• Walking sticks.
• First aid kit and a bottle of oxygen.
• Two-way radio.

WHAT DOES THE VIEWPOINT OF THE CONDOR AND HUMANTAY LAGOON TOUR NOT INCLUDE?

• Extra horse (which can carry up to 20 kg of your belongings – extra USD 30/day).
• Breakfast on day 1.
• Dinner on day 2.
• Beverages (apart of the main meals).
• Tips to local staff.
• Pocket money in Soles.
• Accommodation in Cusco.
• Any flight.
• Travel insurance.

TOUR VIEWPOINT OF THE CONDOR AND HUMANTAY LAGOON

WHAT TO BRING FOR THE TOUR VIEWPOINT OF THE CONDOR AND HUMANTAY LAGOON

• Necessary stuff for a 2-day trek (We recommend a backpack of up to 5 kg of your belongings some of which might be carried by an extra horse.);
• Personal identification document (a copy of ID/Passport);
• Personal medicines (if applicable);
• Small backpack;
• Warm clothes such as a jacket, a sweater, long trousers (particularly for the 2nd day);
• Light clothes such as shorts and a T-shirt (for the sunny and warm 1st day);
• Rainy coat or poncho (especially, from November to April);
• Trekking shoes;
• Camera;
• Extra batteries and/or power bank (there is no electricity on the trek);
• A peak/hat;
• Sunglasses;
• Sun protection cream;
• Insect repellent;
• Toiletries;
• Towel;
• Toilet paper;
• Water purification tablets (optional);
• Pocket money in Soles (in any case of emergency or to buy some souvenirs).

The price depends on the number of participants, travel dates, accommodation availability and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.