Andean Condor Bird Watching and Guinea Pig Farm 1 Day Tour

Andean Condor Bird Watching and Guinea Pig Farm 1 Day Tour

“Observe the Andean condor in its natural habitat and visit a guinea pig farm”
  • Price $ USD --
  • Duration: Full Day
  • Physical Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 3,380 meters / 11,087 feet
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Departures Daily Departures

Andean Condor Bird Watching and Guinea Pig Farm 1 Day Tour

“Observe the Andean condor in its natural habitat and visit a guinea pig farm”
  • Price $ USD --
  • Duration: Full Day
  • Physical Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 3,380 meters / 11,087 feet
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Departures Daily Departures

Resumen

Andean Condor watching and Guinea pig farm 1 Day tour. Take an impressive excursion to the condor viewpoint in Chonta and admire the majesty of the largest flying bird, the Andean condor. Also visit a family guinea pig farm in Izcuchaca, Anta, Cusco. Where you will learn about the different breeds of guinea pigs, breeding management, marketing and others.

Places to visit: Guinea pig farm, Chonta canyon

Itinerary at a Glance

  • 08:00 Cusco → Izcuchaca — Hotel pickup and departure
  • 09:00 Anta — Visit to the family-run guinea pig farm
  • 11:30 Limatambo — Local lunch with Andean ingredients
  • 12:30 Limatambo → Chonta — Scenic drive to the community
  • 13:00 Chonta → Condor Viewpoint — Guided 1.5-hour hike
  • 14:30 Chonta Canyon — Condor watching over the Apurímac Canyon
  • 16:00 Chonta → Cusco — Return hike and drive
  • 19:00 Cusco — Arrival and hotel drop-off

Highlights

  • Observe the majestic flight of the Andean condor in its natural habitat.
  • Admire the impressive landscape of the Apurimac River deep canyon.
  • Visit the Ayma family guinea pig farm in Anta and learn about the breeding and the different breeds of guinea pigs.
  • Explore the Chonta Canyon and guinea pig breeding with Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours.

Andean Condor Bird Watching and Guinea Pig Farm 1 Day Tour

Full Day
Best Price
US$ 0 per person
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 15
Activity Level
Moderate
Rating:
Limited permits available!

Detailed Itinerary

To begin this beautiful one day adventure. At 8:00 am. The staff assigned by Machupicchu Andes Tours, professional guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. Then, you will head to the Chonta Canyon viewpoint.

First, 50-minute drive, visit the guinea pig farm of Mr. Mario Ayma and his family in Izcucha, Anta. Mr. Mario will kindly invite you to visit his sheds where he will show you his best guinea pig breeds and explain all his experience and processes with guinea pig breeding.

Then continue your journey enjoying impressive landscapes of pampas full of crops and domestic animals and deep valleys formed by steep mountains and in the distance, you can appreciate the imposing Salkantay snow-capped mountain. At noon, in the Limatambo village enjoy a lunch prepared with local ingredients (local restaurant).

After lunch, continue your journey to the Chonta community and begin the 1.5-hour hike to the Chonta’s Condor watching point (Use of horses, optional).

At 14:00 hours. the Condors begin to return from their daily activities. In the whole extension of the Apurimac River canyon more than 200 condors have been counted, but from the Chonta’s Condor watching point, we usually see 4 to 10 condors.

Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 19:00 hours.

Important. In the rainy season from December – April it is not recommended to do this excursion. Generally, when it rains, Condors aren’t sighted (we don’t guarantee that you will be able to see the Condor), unless we are lucky that day.

Inclusions

What’s Included in the Andean Condor watching and Guinea pig farm Full Day tour
  • Private touristic transportation
  • English-speaking Professional tour guide
  • Binoculars for the better Condors watching and other birds.
  • 01 lunch and snacks
What’s not Included in the Andean Condor watching and Guinea pig farm Full Day tour
  • Access tickets to the Chonta’s Condor watching point (S/30 PEN, direct payment to the community).
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Drinks (mineral water among others)
  • Horses (can be rented on site, optional)
  • Incentive for the family’s guinea pig farm. Amount, at the will of each traveler (optional).

Price List

Only option: Private Tour

Andean Condor watching and Guinea pig farm 1 Day tour private prices

Prices in private tour. Tour designed especially for couples, families or groups of friends, co-workers or others.

The price varies according to the number of people traveling together.

Pax number Price per person
1 Persons
$320.00 USD BOOK ONLINE
2-3 Persons
$180.00 USD BOOK ONLINE
4-5 Persons
$100.00 USD BOOK ONLINE
6 or + Persons
$80.00 USD BOOK ONLINE

Packing list

What we recommend to carry in your small backpack

  • Sun block lotion.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Camera with extra battery.
  • Hat or cap.
  • Extra money in soles/PEN.
  • Mineral water
  • Walking sticks
  • If you have Binoculars, it is not superfluous to bring
  • Personal belongings and medications

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book the excursion to the Condor Chonta viewpoint?

It is best to book well in advance and at the last moment is 24 hours before the tour start.

How much is the entrance fee to the Chonta condor viewpoint?

The cost is S/30 PEN (US$ 9) per person. It is paid on site directly to the community. It is paid in cash and in PEN.

What is the walking distance to the Chonta Condor viewpoint?

From the community of Chonta to the viewpoint of the condor in the canyon of the Apurimac River is 3 km. The round trip is 6 km.

What is theHiking difficulty to the Chonta Condor viewpoint?

The hike is moderate, it has small ups and downs and most of it is flat.

Is the Chonta condor viewpoint recommended for families with children?

It is recommended for children from 5 to 65 years old. There is also the option of renting horses.

How to Book

Recommendations

To take Cusco Peru Andean Condor bird watching 1 Day Tour:
  • you must be in Cusco at least one day in advance.
  • Book in advance, as Mr. Mario Ayma is usually on a training trip for guinea pig breeding.
  • In Cusco it is recommended to take a coca leaves infusion to avoid altitude sickness.
  • Wear appropriate clothing for trekking.
  • Don’t do the tour during the rainy season (December – march).

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