THE ROUTE OF THE CONDORS

Huambo + Ccanco and the deepest part of the canyon + the spring of the Mamacocha lagoon crossing the Colca canyon.

Difficulty Easy +
Duration: All day

This is new tour¡ And it is possible thanks to a new road that connects the Colca canyon with the volcanoes valley. With temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius, with a big possibility of eating wild shrimp from the Colca River, places where there are many fruits and many avocados.

We travel by 4X4 from Cabanaconde 3287 to the Town of Huambo 3300 meters above sea level by an asphalt road.

Then we descend from 3300mhsl to 1800 meters above sea level with the transport 4x4.

This part of the canyon is very close to the deepest part of the Colca canyon.

Then we continue by car until 1956 mhsl until we reach Ayo village where we can visit the spring of the Mamacocha lagoon where we can see otters.

Then we return to Cabanaconde.

INCLUDED

-Driver

-4X4 transport

-Lunch

Price: 950.00 Soles

 

MOCURCA LAKE TOUR

The Mucurca Lagoon
This tour provides an excellent opportunity to observe Andean wildlife in Colca canyon near Cabanaconde village. The Mucurca lagoon is located at 4,200 metres above sea level. You can see vegetation such as the famous yareta (azórela compacta), ichu (Andean straw grass) and animals including llamas and alpacas, alongside the beautiful lagoon that lies in the shadow of the Ampato volcano where the ‘mummy Juanita’ was discovered in 1995. This is a wild and untouched place seldom visited by tourists.

Duration of the tour: Half day

Tour and bird watching for nature lovers outside of the classic tours avoiding the large masses of tourists.

The tour can be organized at the time you want

It is recommended to leave early to see the Sunrise

Or start a little late to watch the sunset

OR SIMPLY, go out at any time you want to enjoy the birds and the beautiful views of the Sabancaya Volcano and the snowy Ampato.

This lagoon is the largest in the Colca valley with a height of 4200 meters above sea level, it is located at the foot of the snowy Ampato where the Juanita mummy was discovered.

The route between Cabanaconde and the Mocurca lagoon is 80% paved.

To get to this lagoon we drive south, following the national road towards the town of Huambo.

In the first part of the tour it is a flat road, and on the right you will see the entire Cabanaconde countryside with its pre-Inca terraces.

Then drive uphill until you reach an almost flat part again. The road passes through the middle of cultivated fields this place is called Piracha Pampa.

Here is a private farm from where we can see a condor’s nest in the distance, it is a well-kept secret and if you agree to respect nature we can indicate its location.

Then we continue with transportation to the Mocurca lagoon.

In most of the year you can see flamingos and other birds. This is a typical panorama of the Andes in Peru, without people just nature for you.

INCLUDED:

-Transport

-Driver who knows the area and the best viewpoints

Price : 350.00

 

PRIVATE TRANSPORT CABANACONDE - CUZCO

Currently there are no buses, combi, local buses or tourist buses from Chivay to Cuzco or from Cabanaconde to Cuzco.
The only option is with private transportation.

Price 1300.00 Soles

-It is recommended to leave very early from Cabanaconde
-In the transport there is enough space for your backpacks or suitcases
-The transport stops in the best places to take photos during the tour.
-Transportation arrives at your hotel in the city of Cusco

We can also pick you up from Cusco and travel to Cabanaconde

 

The following transportation services are to take customers or bring customers

Cabanaconde - Llahuar - Cabanaconde
300.00 soles

Cabanaconde - Malata - Coshnirhua - Cabanaconde
350.00 soles

Cabanaconde - San Juan de Chuccho - Cabanaconde
450.00 Soles

Cabanaconde - Tapay
400.00 Soles