Humantay lake and Canyon Chonta

Important information

Level of difficulty

4 - CHALLENGING

Activity

Trekking

Accommodation

Without accomodation

Altitude

3 400 m.s.n.m. (Cañon) - 4 200 m.s.n.m. (Laguna)

Group size

19 people (maximum)

Temperature

-5 - 10 °C

LAGUNA HUMANTAY + CAÑON DE CHONTA

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This tour is for travellers who love adventure and observing wildlife in their natural state. As well as travellers who find themselves short on time. The incredible location of “Laguna Humantay” with beautiful snow-capped mountains, with the presence of the snowcapped Humantay mountain accompanying us on our walk. Feel the sky and the mountains with the beautiful dance of the Condor in the great Apurimac canyon at an altitude of 3,800 m, the largest flying in the world, that can reach a height of 6,000 m which feasts on the meat from animals like Andean guinea pig, birds, sheep, llamas, deer and fox, ending the day with beautiful sunset which will bless your eyes. If you are a huge fan of lagoons then you can opt for a tour of the 7 lagunas Cusco, in order to be able to witness the natural beauty of them all.

The Laguna Humantay tour with the inclusion of the Chonta Canyon is a wonderful full day tour, perfect for solo as well as group travellers. However, if you find yourself running out of time, or money, or either the Humantay lake or Canyon tour is not one that you believe you would enjoy participating in, I would suggest that you check out the solo tour itineraries for either one.

DID YOU KNOW?

This set of tours is separated by a path of approximately 2 hours and a mountain range that make this tour a bit complicated but very beautiful as it will allow you to dawn in a beautiful snowy valley and sunset at the top of a canyon where there is an unforgettable sunset.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ITINERARY - DAY 1

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Duration: 1 Day
Departures: Daily
Trip type: Adventure
Difficulty level: 3 – Moderate 2- Mild
Suitable for: Travellers who love adventure and birds (Condor)
Maximum altitude: Laguna: 5,200 mts. Canyon: 3,400 mts
Group: 17 – 20 Passengers
Accommodation: No

ITINERARY - DAY 1

MORNING: Lake Humantay

Check Out Time: 04:00 am
Duration in car: 3 hours
Walking Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Walking distance: 3 kilometers.
Difficulty level: 3- Moderate
Altitude reached: 4,200 meters
Height of the walk: 3,800 meters

CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – LAKE HUMANTAY

Pick up from Cusco from 3:30 a.m. to 4:00 am depending on the location of your lodging and then drive to Mollepata where we will have our breakfast in a small restaurant, after our breakfast we will continue 1 hour and 30 minutes more by car until arriving To Soraypampa place from where we begin with our walk towards the lagoon of Humantay for an approximate time of 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Arriving at the Humantay lagoon we have an estimated 40 minutes of visit to take photos and appreciate the wonderful of the lagoon with our respective guide.

Then we will take our walk back to the place of Soraypampa to take our bus to Mollepata where we will have our delicious lunch, continuing our journey towards the canyon of chonta to embark on our Tour lookout of Condors Cusco, canyon of condors where we will be able to witness the flights of the Condors Cusco.

AFTERNOON: Condor canyon Chonta

SORAYPAMPA – MOLLEPATA – CHONTA – CUSCO

Check out time: 14:20
Hiking Time Condor Canyon: 50 minutes
Difficulty level: 2 – Mild
Altitude reached: 3,400 meters
Height of the walk: 3,800 meters

Continuing our trip by bus and observing the beautiful mountain range and the beautiful snowy will arrive at the control point of Chonta at 14:00 pm, we will take our cameras and binoculars to begin our trek that will last approximately about 45 minutes to the gazebo of the condor, We will wait a few minutes to see in all its majesty the dance of the condors in the beautiful canyon with a spectacular view we will be about 50 minutes appreciating the flight of the condors to soon begin our return towards the control of chonta and finally to Cusco arriving approximately at 19:40 pm.

If you highly enjoy hiking, nature and witnessing new landscapes, this tour may be the perfect option for you. Click the link to make your reservation for when you visit Cusco.

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