Chonta Condor Canyon Tour: Andean Condors Over the Apurímac Canyon

Name: Chonta Condor Canyon Tour: Andean Condors Over the Apurímac Canyon
Brand: Machu Picchu Team
SKU: chonta-condor-canyon-tour
Price: 120.00 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (2800 reviews)

Hike to the Chonta viewpoint to watch condors soar over one of the deepest canyons in Peru, and visit the Inca sites of Killarumiyuq and Tarawasi. Box lunch, entrances and guide included. From USD 40.

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Chonta Condor Canyon Tour: Andean Condors Over the Apurímac Canyon

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FULL DAY TOUR

Tour Overview

Condors, Canyon and Inca Sites

Chonta Condor Canyon Tour: Condors Over the Apurímac

The Chonta Condor Canyon Tour takes you to the Chonta viewpoint to watch Andean condors soar over the deep Apurímac Canyon, on a quiet and authentic side of the Andes, away from the crowded routes.

This Chonta condor tour costs USD 45 per person, or USD 40 with our promotional price. It runs from 7:00 AM to 7:00–8:00 PM with hotel pickup, and includes transport, a guide, a box lunch and all entrance fees. The hike is about 3 hours in total (1.5 hours each way), easy to moderate, with a maximum of 10 travelers.

It is a full condor watching Cusco day trip: on the way you also visit two lesser-known Inca sites, Killarumiyuq, the ceremonial “Moonstone” site, and Tarawasi, and the rural community of Chonta. The Chonta canyon condors are wild, so sightings can’t be guaranteed.

Duration7:00 AM–8:00 PM

PriceFrom USD 40

HikeAbout 3 hours total

GroupMax. 10

DifficultyEasy to moderate

Condor Viewpoint

Watch the Apurimac Canyon condors from the Chonta viewpoint.

Killarumiyuq

A ceremonial Inca site known as the Moonstone.

Tarawasi

An Inca complex at 2,675 m.

Chonta Community

A rural Andean village, off the tourist trail.

Read the full Chonta Condor Canyon Tour description

We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco around 7:00 AM and drive to Ancahuasi to visit Killarumiyuq, then to the Inca site of Tarawasi and the community of Chonta.

From Chonta, we hike about 1.5 hours to the condor viewpoint over the Apurímac Canyon and 1.5 hours back, with a box lunch, before returning to Cusco between 7:00 and 8:00 PM. Condor sightings can’t be guaranteed.

Want to go deeper into the Apurímac Canyon? Discover the Choquequirao Trek 4 Days. More day hikes: the Humantay Lake Full Day Tour.

Private Chonta Condor Canyon Tour

Enjoy the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Promotional Price: USD 40

Booking another tour with Machu Picchu Team, or have you traveled with us before? You pay the promotional price of USD 40 instead of USD 45. Just mention your other booking when you reserve.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Chonta Condor Canyon Tour runs every day of the year, subject to weather and road conditions. Short-notice bookings are possible when space is available.

Click BOOK NOW and choose your date.

Enter your details and pay securely online.

Receive your confirmation with your pickup time.

DeparturesDaily, all year

Hotel pickupAbout 7:00 AM, Cusco

Back in Cusco7:00–8:00 PM

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour

Nine reasons to watch condors with Machu Picchu Team.

✓Andean Condors
Watch them soar over the Apurímac Canyon.
✓Chonta Viewpoint
Panoramic views over one of Peru’s deepest canyons.
✓Killarumiyuq
A ceremonial Inca site, the “Moonstone.”
✓Tarawasi
A lesser-known Inca complex.
✓Chonta Community
Rural Andean life, away from the crowds.
✓Easy Hike
About 3 hours in total, mostly gradual.
✓All Entrances Included
Killarumiyuq, Tarawasi and the viewpoint.
✓Box Lunch
Included during the hike.
✓Small Groups
Maximum 10 travelers.

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USD 40 per person (Promotional Price)

Duration FULL DAY TOUR

Group size Max: 10 People

Departures Daily departures

Physical level Easy

Trip style Combined Activities

Meals 1 B, 1 L, 0 D

4.9 Excellent · 2,800+ reviews

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

BoardingPass605159 28/09/2026

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

"This experience was amazing. The guys are really nice and the landscapes seems like AI...."

Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

"I had such a great time on this guided tour! Everything was really well organised, and ..."

Mihai 26/09/2026

"Incredible, a very polite and attentive person, he knows a lot about the mountain, a to..."

Renato C 26/09/2026

"Nothing to say about the trek itself. The landscapes are magnificent and the organizati..."

lara j 25/09/2026

"The trek is magnificent, the landscapes are breathtaking, and the organization is decen..."

nuno29 25/09/2026

"We did the 2-day trail and were very satisfied with our guides Miguel and Alice. The wa..."

Thomas L 25/09/2026

Hike to the Chonta viewpoint to watch condors soar over one of the deepest canyons in Peru, and visit the Inca sites of Killarumiyuq and Tarawasi. Box lunch, entrances and guide included. From USD 40.

Condors, Canyon and Inca Sites

Chonta Condor Canyon Tour: Condors Over the Apurímac

Duration7:00 AM–8:00 PM

PriceFrom USD 40

HikeAbout 3 hours total

GroupMax. 10

DifficultyEasy to moderate

Condor Viewpoint

Watch the Apurimac Canyon condors from the Chonta viewpoint.

Killarumiyuq

A ceremonial Inca site known as the Moonstone.

Tarawasi

An Inca complex at 2,675 m.

Chonta Community

A rural Andean village, off the tourist trail.

Read the full Chonta Condor Canyon Tour description

We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco around 7:00 AM and drive to Ancahuasi to visit Killarumiyuq, then to the Inca site of Tarawasi and the community of Chonta.

Want to go deeper into the Apurímac Canyon? Discover the Choquequirao Trek 4 Days. More day hikes: the Humantay Lake Full Day Tour.

Private Chonta Condor Canyon Tour

Promotional Price: USD 40

Booking another tour with Machu Picchu Team, or have you traveled with us before? You pay the promotional price of USD 40 instead of USD 45. Just mention your other booking when you reserve.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Chonta Condor Canyon Tour runs every day of the year, subject to weather and road conditions. Short-notice bookings are possible when space is available.

Click BOOK NOW and choose your date.

Enter your details and pay securely online.

Receive your confirmation with your pickup time.

DeparturesDaily, all year

Hotel pickupAbout 7:00 AM, Cusco

Back in Cusco7:00–8:00 PM

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour

Nine reasons to watch condors with Machu Picchu Team.

✓Andean Condors
Watch them soar over the Apurímac Canyon.
✓Chonta Viewpoint
Panoramic views over one of Peru’s deepest canyons.
✓Killarumiyuq
A ceremonial Inca site, the “Moonstone.”
✓Tarawasi
A lesser-known Inca complex.
✓Chonta Community
Rural Andean life, away from the crowds.
✓Easy Hike
About 3 hours in total, mostly gradual.
✓All Entrances Included
Killarumiyuq, Tarawasi and the viewpoint.
✓Box Lunch
Included during the hike.
✓Small Groups
Maximum 10 travelers.

Chonta Condor Canyon Tour Itinerary

Cusco → Ancahuasi → Killarumiyuq → Tarawasi → Chonta → Condor Viewpoint → Cusco

Your Chonta Condor Canyon Tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Cusco around 7:00 AM. We drive to Ancahuasi to visit Killarumiyuq (3,650 m), a ceremonial Inca site linked to the Moonstone, and continue 30–40 minutes to the Inca complex of Tarawasi (2,675 m).

About 45 minutes later we reach the community of Chonta and hike about 1.5 hours, mostly gradually, to the condor viewpoint over the Apurímac Canyon, with time to watch the condors and enjoy a box lunch.

We hike back about 1.5 hours to Chonta and drive back to Cusco, arriving between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

DifficultyEasy to moderate

HikeAbout 3 h total

Highest point3,650 m

Back7:00–8:00 PM

Good to know: Bring binoculars for the condors, at least 1.5 liters of water and sun protection. Have breakfast before pickup.

Included Today

✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓Tourist transport
✓Box lunch
✓All entrance fees
✓Guide, first aid and oxygen

Drop-off

At your hotel in Cusco.

What Is Included in the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

In Cusco, around 7:00 AM.

Round-Trip Tourist Transport

Cusco – Chonta – Cusco.

Professional Guide

English-speaking.

Box Lunch

During the tour.

All Entrance Fees

Killarumiyuq, Tarawasi and the condor viewpoint.

Safety Equipment

First aid kit and emergency oxygen.

Free Luggage Storage

In Cusco.

Breakfast

Have it before your 7:00 AM pickup.

Extra Drinks and Snacks

Not included.

Travel Insurance

Recommended.

Tips and Personal Expenses

Optional.

Chonta Condor Canyon Packing List: What to Bring

On the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour bring binoculars for the condors, plenty of water and good sun protection.

Clothing and Footwear

✓Trekking shoes with good grip
✓Comfortable hiking pants
✓Extra layers for the morning and evening
✓Rain jacket or poncho
✓Sun hat and sunglasses

In Your Backpack

✓Binoculars for the condors
✓At least 1.5 liters of water and snacks
✓High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
✓Insect repellent
✓Camera and power bank
✓Personal medication
✓Passport or ID
✓Cash in soles

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person

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Rate Option	Price per person
STANDARD Standard Price	$45 USD
PROMO Promotional Price	$40 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Chonta Condor Canyon Tour Price: Standard or Promotional?

The Chonta Condor Canyon Tour includes the same services at both rates. The promotional price is our thank-you to travelers who also explore Peru with us.

Standard

Standard Price

USD 45 per person

For all travelers who book this tour on its own.

Best for: nature lovers who want to watch Andean condors over one of the deepest canyons in Peru.

Promo

Promotional Price

USD 40 per person

For travelers who also book another tour with Machu Picchu Team, or who have traveled with us before.

How to get it: mention your other Machu Picchu Team booking when you reserve this tour.

Full day · 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

Chonta Condor Canyon

Hotel pickup in Cusco around 7:00 am
Killarumiyuq, an Inca ceremonial site linked to the worship of the Moon
Tarawasi, an Inca archaeological complex
1.5-hour hike from Chonta to the condor viewpoint over the Apurímac Canyon, with a box lunch, and 1.5 hours back
Back in Cusco between 7:00 and 8:00 pm

Included

What Your Price Covers

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
Round-trip tourist transport
Entrance fees to Killarumiyuq, Tarawasi and the condor viewpoint
Box lunch
Professional guide
First aid kit, emergency oxygen and free luggage storage in Cusco

Entrances included: all your tickets are part of the price. Watch the Andean condors soar over the Apurímac Canyon. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Not included: breakfast (have it before your 7:00 am pickup), extra drinks and snacks, tips and travel insurance.

Easy to moderate hike: about 3 hours of walking in total, mostly gradual. Wear good walking shoes and bring sunscreen, a hat, binoculars and a light jacket.

Off the beaten path: two Inca sites, a rural Andean community and the condors of Apurímac, in a full day away from the crowds.

Group Size

Small groups with a maximum of 10 travelers.

Book solo, as a couple or with friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world who booked the same date.

Daily Departures

We depart every day of the year, subject to weather and road conditions.

Short-notice bookings are possible when there is space.

Cancellation

100% refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour; 50% with less than 24 hours, until 10:00 pm the day before.

After 10:00 pm the day before, or no-shows: no refund.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour

Book the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour online or at our office in a few minutes. As a one-day tour, it is paid 100% when you book, and our reservations team sends your confirmation with your pickup time.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay 100% of the tour by debit or credit card (3.99% fee) and receive your confirmation by email.

Option 2

Book in Person or by WhatsApp

At Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco, open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, or by WhatsApp and email for questions or last-minute bookings.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

Click BOOK NOW

Choose your travel date and your rate (standard or promotional).

Enter your details

Passenger information, your hotel in Cusco and WhatsApp number.

Pay securely

100% payment online by card.

Receive your confirmation

With your exact pickup time (around 7:00 AM).

Chonta Condor Canyon Tour Booking Policy

1. Full Payment

As a one-day tour, 100% payment is required to confirm your booking: USD 45 standard or USD 40 promotional price per person.

2. Free Rescheduling

Change your date or switch to another full-day tour for free until 7:00 PM the day before, by email or WhatsApp, subject to availability.

3. Cancellation and Refunds

Send your cancellation in writing by email or WhatsApp. 24 hours or more before the tour: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours, but before 10:00 PM the day before: 50% refund. After 10:00 PM the day before, or no-show: no refund. Card fees may be non-refundable.

4. Wildlife

Condor sightings can’t be guaranteed, as they depend on weather and natural behavior. The tour runs as planned even if no condors appear.

5. Itinerary Changes

Reasonable changes may be made for safety, weather, road conditions or logistics.

6. Pickup Time

Be ready at your hotel at the confirmed time. Late arrivals may miss the tour, without refund.

FAQs

Chonta Condor Canyon Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour cost?

The tour costs USD 45 per person, or USD 40 with the promotional price if you book another tour with us or have traveled with us before. It includes hotel pickup, transport, guide, box lunch and all entrance fees.

2. Will I see condors on the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour?

There is a good chance, but sightings can’t be guaranteed, as the Chonta canyon condors are wild and depend on weather and natural behavior.

3. Is this a good condor watching Cusco day trip?

Yes. It is a full-day condor watching Cusco trip that also includes two Inca sites: the Chonta viewpoint looks over the Apurímac Canyon, with far fewer visitors than the classic tourist routes.

4. Where do I see the Apurimac Canyon condors?

At the Chonta viewpoint, after a hike of about 1.5 hours from the community of Chonta. You stay there to watch the condors and have your box lunch.

5. How hard is the hike?

Easy to moderate: about 1.5 hours each way, mostly gradual, on uneven and dusty paths. The highest point of the day is Killarumiyuq (3,650 m).

6. Which sites do we visit?

The Inca sites of Killarumiyuq (the Moonstone) and Tarawasi (2,675 m), the community of Chonta and the condor viewpoint.

7. Are entrance fees and meals included?

All entrance fees and a box lunch are included. Breakfast is not: have it before your 7:00 AM pickup.

8. What time do we leave and return?

Hotel pickup in Cusco around 7:00 AM, and return between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

9. What should I bring?

Binoculars, at least 1.5 liters of water, sun protection, a rain jacket, warm layers for the evening and trekking shoes.

10. Can I cancel or change my date?

You can reschedule for free until 7:00 PM the day before. You get a 100% refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour, and 50% if you cancel with less than 24 hours but before 10:00 PM the day before. After that, or for no-shows, there is no refund.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Chonta Condor Canyon Tour with Machu Picchu Team?

Off the Beaten Path

A quiet and authentic side of the Andes.

All Entrances Included

No extra fees on the day.

Small Groups

Maximum 10 travelers.

Local Cusco Operator

A team based in Cusco that runs your tour directly.

Plan your trip with our team in Cusco

Hi! We are Raquel, Robert, Estefany and Noemi, your local team in Cusco. Real people, no bots: we all speak English, answer every message personally and help you choose the right tour for your dates and fitness.

Raquel Machu Picchu Tour Expert
Robert Experienced Local Guide
Estefany Peru Trip Planner
Noemi Cusco Tours Specialist

Message us on WhatsApp

+51 974 217 700
info@machupicchuteam.com
Every day, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Peru time)
Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco

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Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026

Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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