Tour Summary
This package gives you the opportunity to visit not only the beautiful Humantay Lagoon but also another very important tourist attraction located near the town of Mollepata — the Flight of the Condors at the Chonta viewpoint, a privileged spot where you can observe the most sacred bird of the Andean world, the Condor, in its natural habitat.
General Information
DAY 1: CUSCO – KILLARRUMIYOC – CONDOR FLIGHT CHONTA – MOLLEPATA
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. in our private transport heading north of Cusco city, toward the Chonta Canyon located in the Limatambo district. On the way, we will make a stop at Killarumiyoc, an important Inca archaeological site dedicated to the worship of the Moon, which many believe may also have been an Inca astronomical center.
Continuing our journey by transport, we will reach the highlands of the mountains and arrive at the town of Chonta, located at 3,200 m.a.s.l., from where we will start a downhill hike to the canyon itself, where we can observe the condors in their natural environment.
Around midday, the show begins — condors start flying above and below us. With some luck, we may see more than 10 condors at once — an incredible experience! After observing the condors and taking pictures, we’ll return to Chonta, where we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch with a panoramic view of the Apurimac Canyon — another unforgettable experience.
In the afternoon, we will take our transport for a one-hour drive to the town of Mollepata, where we’ll stay overnight at Hostal Inti Killa.
DAY 2: MOLLEPATA – HUMANTAY LAGOON – CUSCO
The next day, our goal will be to reach the mountain and the stunning Humantay Lagoon, located at 4,300 m.a.s.l.
The day begins with a 7:30 a.m. pickup from your accommodation in Mollepata, followed by a buffet breakfast at Casa Salkantay Restaurant. We will then drive for about an hour along a dirt road to Soraypampa, a tourist camp located at 3,800 m.a.s.l. From there, we will start a hike to Humantay Lagoon lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, reaching 4,300 m.a.s.l. (Remember, at Soraypampa you can rent horses if needed.)
At Humantay Lagoon, you’ll have free time to take the best photos and participate in a short symbolic Andean ceremony before returning to Soraypampa. Then, we’ll take our private transport back, stopping once more at Casa Salkantay Museum Restaurant for a buffet lunch, followed by a short explanation from our guide about the archaeological pieces found in the area.
On the way back to Cusco, we’ll stop in Limatambo — a fertile and warm valley where you can taste and purchase avocados grown by local farmers. We’ll return to Cusco between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – CONDOR FLIGHT CHONTA – MOLLEPATA
- 8:30 a.m. Pickup in private transport to head to Chonta.
- 9:30 a.m. Visit to the archaeological site of Killarumiyoc.
- 11:30 a.m. Descent and condor observation at Chonta Canyon viewpoint.
- 2:00 p.m. Picnic lunch at Chonta Canyon.
- 3:00 p.m. Transfer to the town of Mollepata.
- 5:00 p.m. Arrival in Mollepata and check-in at Inti Killa Hostel.
- Free time.
DAY 2: MOLLEPATA – HUMANTAY LAGOON – CUSCO
- 8:00 a.m. Pickup from Inti Killa Hostel in Mollepata.
- Buffet breakfast in Mollepata at Casa Salkantay Museum Restaurant.
- Continue one more hour by car to Soraypampa (3,800 m.a.s.l.).
- 9:00 a.m. Start of the hike (approx. 1 hour and 30 min).
- Free time to enjoy the lagoon and guide’s explanation.
- Return to Soraypampa to take private transport back.
- Stop in Mollepata for buffet lunch.
- Visit to the Casa Salkantay site museum.
- Return to Cusco between 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Inclusions
INCLUDED:
- Full private transportation.
- Professional tour guide.
- Picnic lunch (Day 1 at Chonta viewpoint).
- One night accommodation at Inti Killa Hostel in Mollepata.
- Buffet breakfast (Day 2 in Mollepata).
- Buffet lunch (Day 2 in Mollepata).
- Visit to the Casa Salkantay site museum.
- Trekking poles.
- First aid kit.
OPTIONAL: Picnic lunch at Humantay Lagoon – additional cost of 15.00 USD per person.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Entrance fees to Mollepata (5 soles for Peruvians, 10 soles for foreigners).
- Dinner on Day 1 in Mollepata.
- Horse rental on Day 1 at Humantay (approx. 70 soles per person).
- Tips.
Price
| PRICE PER PERSON – 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT TOUR AT INTI KILLA HOSTEL MOLLEPATA (MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS) | 158.00 USD |
| PRIVATE TOUR (MIN. 2 PERSONS) | Upon Request |
PAYMENT METHODS
To book the tour, you must make a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total tour price per person. Once you arrive in Cusco – Peru, you must pay the remaining balance at our offices before starting the tour. We accept both US dollars and Peruvian soles, and only in cash. You can book any of our services using these methods:
WESTERN UNION
Money transfer company (the fastest and safest way to send money in Peru). The transfer of your deposit takes only a few minutes, which gives us a great advantage to quickly purchase tickets before spaces run out for Waynapicchu Mountain or trains. Sending money via WESTERN UNION has an additional fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
Name: ANGEL JOSEPH
Last name: BONNETT PEREZ
ID Number: 45795736
City: CUSCO
Country: PERU
Then send us an email with the following information:
Operation and transaction number: (MTCN) / 10-digit number, very important
PAYPAL
This is a fast and secure method to send money from anywhere in the world. You can send your deposit using your credit card or bank account. This method has an additional 10% fee, which must be fully covered by the client. [email protected]
BANK TRANSFER
We also accept bank transfers from any bank to our account. This method has no extra cost, but in some cases, your bank may charge you a transaction fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
When making your transfer from any local bank, please use the following information:
Bank Name: INTERBANK SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 4283 1148429052
Interbank Number: 0034 280131 4842905206
Account Holder: ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ
SWIFT Code: BINPPEPL
Bank Name: BCP DOLLARS
Account Number: Dollars – 285-39705167194
Interbank Number: 002285 13970 516719458
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
Bank Name: BCP SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 285-37127107094
Interbank Number: 00228513712710709452
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
The deposit must be sent under the name of ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ.
Then, please send us the deposit receipt to our email, attaching the following information:
- Scanned copy of passport or ID of the participants of the tour.
- Start and end date of the tour to reserve spaces and permits.
- To start the booking process, please send us the following information:
- Name of the accommodation where the traveler will be staying in Cusco.
- Phone number and email address for emergencies.
Recommendations
- Hiking shoes for mountain terrain.
- Small backpack (maximum 30 liters).
- Windbreaker jacket.
- Extra t-shirt in case of heavy rain.
- Rain poncho.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Hat or cap for sun protection.
- Camera.
- Personal medication.
