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Group Size:
2-20 People
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Destination:
CHONTA - SORAYPAMPA
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Departure :
EVERY DAY
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Level :
Moderate
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Category :
TREK
The flight of the condor and Humantay Lake 2 Days is a new route designed for people who wish to spend 2 days visiting some important Inca ruins but little known As Quillarumiyoq and Tarawasi and a short walk to admire the flight of the majestic Condor, spend the night near the wonderful humantay lagoon before visiting the next day.
This viewpoint is the natural sanctuary of the Andean condor, you will see a number of condors flying majestically through this beautiful valley, in the Inca era, the condor was considered a sacred and totemic bird.
This tour of the flight of the Condors in the Apurímac canyon is a new tourist route recommended for nature lovers and bird watchers. During the trip to the Cañon del Condor we can appreciate beautiful cultural attractions such as the Archaeological Center of Quillarumiyoc, Tarawasi and different natural attractions such as mountains, streams, rivers and snowy mountains. (Apu pucara), snow-capped Humantay & Salkantay, we will finally witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor in its natural habitat.
Useful Information
Latin America is recognized worldwide for the diversity and natural beauty that are hidden within countries like Peru. An unparalleled adventure destination is Cusco, which guards the Salkantay Mountain route, an attraction that moves with the beautiful landscapes and keeps years of history.
The Humantay lagoon is sheltered by the mountains of Salkantay and Humantay, at 4,300 m.s. It is located in the Vilcabamba mountain range in southern Peru. This lagoon formed by the thaw of the Humantay mountain presents a unique and incomparable landscape with its turquoise waters. The Humantay lagoon is part of the route from the Salkantay mountain to Machu Picchu, you can access walking besides it lends itself to some other camping activities. The lagoon is visited by shamans and tourists from around the world to leave offerings to the Pachamama, deity that represents Mother Earth in the Inca culture.
DAY 1: CUSCO - CHONTA - SORAYPAMAPA
Early at 07:00 in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to start our incredible adventure. In our transportation we will head to Limatambo for a route full of unique natural and cultural attractions. We will make some stops to visit 2 Inca Archaeological Centers, Quillarumiyuc; a temple dedicated to the Moon with its beautiful waterfall, and Tarawasi that has walls of stones of polygonal shape that show the perfect architecture of the Incas and the importance of this place.
We will continue our journey until we reach the Chonta, By 12:00 p.m., we will arrive at the Community of Chonta, a place where we will taste a lunch with magnificent views of Salkantay. In this community, we will begin the walk of about 45 minutes until arriving at the Viewpoint of the Condor Canyon located at 3,380 masl. Here, we will wait for the Condors (Sacred Bird) to return from your daily activities, and after a short time we will have the opportunity to observe the impressive Andean Condor in full flight and in its natural habitat. He will pass very close to us and you will be able to take many photos. After this incredible experience, we will go to our camp in soraypampa where we will have our dinner.
DAY 2: SORAYPAMAPA - HUMANTAY LAKE - CUSCO
After breakfast, we will hike uphill to Humantay lake (4200 masl) 3 km in 2 hours round trip, once at the lake you have time for photographing and explore the area. Afterwards we will walk back to Soraypampa where we will have our lunch and take our bus that will take us back to Cusco.
OUR SERVICE INCLUDES
Private transportProfessional Tourism Guide
Binoculars
1 Breakfast, 02 lunch, 1 Dinner
Entrance to the Mirador del Condor Chonta Cusco
Ticket for Killarumiyoq and Tarawasi
Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake
1 night camping
Walking Sticks
NOT INCLUDED
Drinking water.Tips for the wranglers and guides
What you need to take:
A small backpack.Copy of your passport.
Good team trek, such as hiking boots, scarf, polar or thermal clothing, gloves, fleece warm hat and wool socks.
Waterproof pants and jacket for the cold
T-shirts and long sleeve sweaters
Poncho Rain
Sun hat
Sunscreen, Mosquito repellent.
Camera and films
Canes.
Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and TIPS.
List of objects to take to the tour.
List of objects to take to the tour.
OUR PRICES:
Remember that!!! This Tour is only available Every day - We can depart any day of the week, as long as permits are available.
Per person ( Eight, or more, tour)
“This tour at Cusco is available Everyday provided we have a minimum of 2 passengers”
By booking or participating in a tour and any related products or services (a “Tour”) with Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L., you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Booking:
Your booking is confirmed and a contract exists when the Tour Operator or your travel agent issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to the Tour Operator or authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
You will pay a deposit which is completely non-refundable in any situation. There are no exceptions.
You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter to the tourist attraction. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the tourist attraction.
The only acceptable ID to receive a Student Discount is your University Card with a clear expiration date that must be the same year as trek. IDs with expiry dates the following year, even though clearly valid, will not be accepted by the Peruvian government. You must submit a copy of this card at time of booking.
Cancellations:
Cancellations: In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 50% is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
ONCE BOOKED, DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. CHART BELOW OUTLINES WHAT FURTHER FEES WILL BE DUE.
| 91 days or more before departure | we will retain 50% of your deposit. |
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| 90 – 30 days before departure | we will retain 75% of the total tour cost. |
| 29 – 0 days before departure | we will retain 100% of the total tour cost. |
Tour permits:
Permits: The permits are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. (or any agency).
In extreme cases when the “tourist attraction” is declared closed for safety reasons, Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. will replace your tour with an alternative tour.
Those who booked PERMITS with a Student ID must bring that ID with them on the tour. If they fail to show this card at the entrance to the tourist attraction, they will not be allowed entry onto the tourist attraction.
Medical Information:
You must advise Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. of any medical problems or allergies you may have. if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 70 years old, then you will need to present us with a current good health medical certificate.
You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions. The Tour Operator does not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your own unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. reserves the right to deny you permission to travel or participate in any aspect of a Tour at any time and at your own risk and expense where the Tour Operator determines that your physical or mental condition renders you unfit for travel or you represent a danger to yourself or others.
Pregnancy is considered a medical condition and must be disclosed to the Tour Operator at the time of booking. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry pregnant women over 24 weeks. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry anyone with certain medical conditions if reasonable accommodation or alternatives cannot be arranged.
It is strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect you in case of medical emergency or any tour cancellations.
Tours and Treks:
All balances need to be paid in either cash, Western Union, Transfer Bank or PayPal (in full) prior to the briefing which will be held the night before your tour. Visa incurs a 5% service fee and if you need to use another card, it must be through PayPal which incurs a 5.5% service fee.
You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the services of the guide or tour, please advise the guide in that moment, so that he can resolve any problems.
All Adventure Treks include transportation to Cusco. The return train route depends on train availability.
If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment. However, we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. will take all reasonable care in providing to our clients avoidance of accident, illness, and loss of personal property, and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. cannot, however, be responsible for any action of third parties. You are totally responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. does not take responsibility for unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal ítems, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.
Group tours might be as large as 16 participants. Groups are open to everyone no matter skill or age. By accepting a Group Tour you acknowledge that others might change the speed and timing of the tour.
All tours are done in English.
Delays:
Any costs, whether direct or incidental, incurred by the Customer as the result of delays caused by bad weather, trail conditions, river levels, road conditions, transportation delays, sickness, government intervention or other contingencies which are beyond the control of southern explorations will not be reimbursed.
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Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L.!!!
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