We will collect you from your hotel at 8 a.m. in our private van to head to the town Limatambo along a paved road for approximately 2 hours. Along the way, we will make a stop off at the archaeological sites of Quillarumiyoc and Tarawasi, where our guide will explain all about these lesser-visited archaeological sites. We will then continue to the village of Ancawasi, after which, we will ascend to the village of Chonta. We will enjoy our lunch here with the spectacular view of the Salkantay glacier to accompany us.

After lunch, we will begin our hike for approximately 2 hours along a flat trail to one of the deepest canyons in South America, The Apurimac Canon. Once we arrive at the condor lookout point, we will have the opportunity to observe these magnificent Andean condors in flight and in their natural habitat for about 2 hours. We recommend that you bring you binoculars with you!

We will then return along the trail, hiking back to the village of Chonta once more, where our van will be waiting for us to return to Cusco. Expect to arrive in Cusco at 8pm and we will drop you off at your hotel.

Chonta Condor Canyon is located near the community of Chonta in the Limatambo district, Anta province, west of Cusco. The tour combines a road journey from Cusco with a hike from the Chonta area to the condor viewpoints above the Apurímac Canyon.

The hike from the Chonta area to the viewpoint takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the group’s pace and trail conditions. The return follows the same general route.

The main purpose of the tour is to observe Andean condors flying above the Apurímac Canyon. However, condors are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed and depend on weather, thermal currents and natural behavior.

Condor activity can vary according to weather and natural conditions. Afternoon hours are commonly used for observation because thermal air currents can help the birds soar above the canyon. The exact timing may vary on the day of your visit.

The hike is generally considered easy to moderate. The trail itself is not highly technical, but the walking time, altitude, sun exposure and return journey can make the day tiring for some travelers.

The current itinerary includes visits to Quillarumiyoc and Tarawasi on the way from Cusco toward Chonta. Both visits are guided and their entrance tickets are included in the tour.

Yes. Binoculars are currently included so travelers can observe the Andean condors and surrounding landscapes more easily from the viewpoint.

The current itinerary begins with hotel pickup at approximately 8:00 a.m. and expects to return to Cusco at around 8:00 p.m. Actual arrival time may vary depending on traffic, weather, walking pace and wildlife observation conditions.