Discover Peru's Ancient Civilization at Chavín de Huántar Tour

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

Explore Chavín de Huántar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at 3,180 m in the Peruvian Andes. Travel from Huaraz through stunning landscapes, including Querococha Lagoon, and discover the ancient Chavín civilization, temples, ceremonial plazas, and underground galleries.

Full-day tour from Huaraz, departing at 9:00 a.m.
Transportation included
Entrance fees to the archaeological site and museum not included
Discover the ancient ceremonial center and Jaguar deity
Meals not included

What's Included

Share transpor to start point to hike and viceverse
Pick up at your hotel (at from 8:00 to 9:00am)
Official trekking guide
First aid kit and oxygen (if necessary)
Travel accident and health insurance
Meals in restaurants on the tour
Personal expenses
Box Lunch (amount depends on you)
Personal equipment (such as clothes while traveling in the vehicle and hiking.
Tips for local team
NO INCLUYE GUIA EN INGLES

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico

Hello, For the departure of this tour, please come to our main office at: Av. Mariscal Luzuriaga 475, 2nd Floor, Huaraz . Alternatively, for hotel pick-up arrangements, kindly send us your information in advance via WhatsApp. Please don’t forget to send us your confirmation!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
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    Chavin De Huantar

    Day 1: Huaraz (3,100 m) – Chavín de Huántar (3,180 m) – Return to Huaraz Pick-up between 8:30–9:00 a.m. and departure to the Temple of Chavín, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way we pass Recuay, Ticapampa, Cátac, and stop at the scenic Laguna Querococha (3,980 m) and the Cahuish Tunnel (4,516 m) before descending into the Conchucos Valley. In Chavín de Huántar, we visit the Archaeological Monument with its ceremonial plazas, galleries, and the famous Lanzón de Chavín, as well as the National Museum, which houses artifacts such as ceramics, strombus shells, and the Tello Obelisk. Return to Huaraz around 5:30 p.m.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Peru Expeditions Tours

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