Condor lookout Cusco
Visit the Condor Canyon Cusco and then continue to the spectacular Salkantay Lake. This amazing 2 day tour allows travelers to explore the great Condor Canyon Cusco. A magical Condor flight trip with extention to the unique and astonishing Salkantay Lake. We will be able to visit the look out of Chonta canyon. So you can observe the Majestic flight of the Andean Condor soaring from its natural habitat above the Apurimac Canyon.
Top Peru Trips offers this amazing trip option to experience the Condor lookout place and the stunning Salkantay Lake. As a new option of adventure trip in the Andes of Cusco. But also we offer other great options of Chonta Canyon tour as: Chonta Condor sighting 2 day tour and Condor sighting Cusco day tour which are shorter trips witout Salkantay Lake. So after to visit the Chonta Condor canyon you drive back to Cusco, the same way you came.
Condor canyon Cusco & Salkantay Trek – Highlights:
- The spectacular look out of Chonta
- Amazing views of Chonta and Apurimac Canyon
- Stunning Condor flights
- The amazing Salkantay Mount
- Spectacular mountain scenery
- High Mountain passes
- Flora & wildlife
- Visiting local villages
Overview
Condor canyon Cusco & Salkantay Lake – Overview
- Day 1. – Cusco – Tarawasi – Chonta.
- Day 2. – Chonta – Soraypampa – Cusco.
Itinerary
Detailed itinerary of Condor sighting
Day 1: Cusco – Chonta – lookout of Hahuacco
At the convenient time travelers will be picked up from their hotels in Cusco. We then start driving in our private transport through a picturesque scenery. After to travel for more than 1 hour, you will find a great spot. Which is the lookout for Mt Salkantay. Then we drive to the Valley of Limatambo. From here we will continue driving uphill on the dirty road towards to the community of Chonta (3,400 m).
After 1 ½ hours of moderate hiking, we will reach the lookout of Chonta. Which has spectacular views of the Chonta canyon and Vilcabamaba mountain range. At this point we will wait to spot some of the Condors soaring in their natural habitat. The Condor flight usually happens in the afternoon. After to enjoy our Condor Sighting activity we walk back to Chonta for 1 ½ hours until to arrive in our campsite.
- Overnight at Camping
- Meals included: lunch & dinner
Day 2: Chonta – Soraypampa – Cusco.
Our chef will wake you up with a cup of Coca tea in your tent. After you get up, there will be time to pack all our equipment. After to enjoy a delicious breakfast served by our chef is time to leave Chonta. There will be one hour drive down to Limatambo Valley, then you will travel directly to Soraypampa. From here you will 3 hours hike up to get to the beautiful Salkantay Lake. After to enjoy all the jaw-dropping views of this great area, you will hike back down. In Soraypampa our chef will wait for you with a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you will drive back to Cusco hotel.
- Meals included: breakfast & lunch
- Best time for this tour: April to November
Inclusions
Included in Condor canyon Cusco:
- A quality tour itinerary and personalize service
- Stop at the Inca site of Tarawasi
- Fluent English speaking tour guide
- Pick up and Drop off in your Hotel
- Private tourist transportation
- Entrance fee to the Inca site and Condor sighting place
- A professional cook to prepare the meals
- Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner (vegetarian option).
- A night of camping (tents & thermarest pad)
- A duffle bag for essential items
- Oxygen tank & First aid kit
- Drinkable boiled water for the second day
Not included in Condor canyon Cusco:
- Meals not described on the itinerary
- Tips for the crew (guide, cook and driver)
- Walking poles
- Sleeping bag
You should bring for Condor lookout:
- Accurate dark color clothing (bright colors scare the Condors)
- Sleeping bag and headlamp
- A good camera with extra batteries.
- Binoculars (optional)
- Warm jacket, Rain gear, wind stopper, Sun hat.
- Sun glasses, Sunscreen, insect repellent.
- Small day pack with essential items
- Extra cash in soles
- Bottle water 2 liters per person
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