Day 1: Cusco- Killarumiyoc – Chonta- Condor lookout
In the morning at the scheduled time travelers will be picked up from their hotels in Cusco. We then start traveling through a beautiful mountain scenery, after 1 hour drive we will arrive to archaeological site of Killarumiyoc, our guide will show us this beautiful and charming place called the Moon temple, a while after driving from Killarumiyoc we will start descending to the Valley of Limatambo.
We will continue driving uphill on the dirt road towards to the community of Chonta (3,400 m). After 1 ½ hours of hiking (moderate difficulty) we will reach the lookout of Hahuacco, which has great views of the Chonta canyon and Vilcabamaba mountain range; with some of luck we will be able to spot over dozens of the Condors soaring in their natural habitat; which normally happens around 2pm. In the afternoon after to enjoy our Condor Sighting activity we walk back down to Chonta for 1 ½ hours until to arrive to the campsite.
- Overnight at Camping
- Meals included: lunch & dinner
Day 2: Chonta – Tarawasi – Cusco.
In the morning we will wake up with a cup of Coca tea served by our crew and then we will slowly pack all our equipment. After breakfast we will drive down to Limatambo Valley, where we will explore the beautiful Inca site of Tarawasi, where our guide will transmit us more of the Inca history. To finish our Chonta Condor flight tour we will drive for 2 more hours to arrive back in Cusco city.
Meals included: breakfast
Best time to visit: April to November
Recommended things to bring:
- Accurate dark color clothing
- Sleeping bag and headlamp
- A good camera with extra batteries.
- Binoculars
- Warm jacket,
- Rain gear and wind stopper
- Sun hat.
- Sun glasses and Sunscreen
- Insect repellent.
- Small day pack with essential things
- Extra cash in soles
- Bottle water 2 liters per person
