1-Day Chavín de Huántar Tour from Huaraz with Scenic Highland Drive
About This Tour
Take a scenic trip from Huaraz to Chavín de Huántar, one of Peru's most important archaeological sites, with ruins and artifacts dating back as early as 1200 BC...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Huaraz, Chavín de Huantar · Languages: French, Italian, Spanish
About Chavín de Huantar
Chavín de Huantar
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What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation
Not Included
- Entrance tickets
- Mineral water
- Food
- Drinks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Scenic Journey to Chavín de Huántar
Pick up from your hotel in Huaraz at 8 am and depart for the ruins of Chavín de Huántar. Pick up from your hotel in Huaraz at 8 am and depart for the ruins of Chavín de Huántar. Drive through the villages of Recuay and Huacapampa, crossing the Santa River. Drive through the villages of Recuay and Huacapampa, crossing the Santa River. Continue past eucalyptus trees and through a sheepherders' village. Continue past eucalyptus trees and through a sheepherders' village. Join the paved highway and travel along highlands filled with pastures and straw-covered landscapes. Join the paved highway and travel along highlands filled with pastures and straw-covered landscapes. Arrive at a small valley and discover Lake Querococha. Arrive at a small valley and discover Lake Querococha. Continue to the highest pass at Túnel de Cahuish, an important hydrographical division where water on the west side flows to the Pacific Ocean and water on the east side flows to the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the highest pass at Túnel de Cahuish, an important hydrographical division where water on the west side flows to the Pacific Ocean and water on the east side flows to the Atlantic Ocean. Travel through the narrow valley in a zigzag route, passing along the flanks of the Río Mosna. Travel through the narrow valley in a zigzag route, passing along the flanks of the Río Mosna. Arrive at the archaeological site of Chavín de Huántar. Arrive at the archaeological site of Chavín de Huántar. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Explore the castle of Chavín and discover its many labyrinthine rooms. Explore the castle of Chavín and discover its many labyrinthine rooms. Proceed to one of the main buildings among the Chavín ruins - the Lanzón, a large carved stone remnant of the pre-Incas. Proceed to one of the main buildings among the Chavín ruins - the Lanzón, a large carved stone remnant of the pre-Incas. Observe the plazas, cabezas clavas, the main porch, the modern museum, and more to learn about the Chavín culture. Observe the plazas, cabezas clavas, the main porch, the modern museum, and more to learn about the Chavín culture. Return to your hotel in Huaraz.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: First Class Huaraz, altura de la Catedral, Jirón 28 de Julio, Huaraz, Perú · Tour start: Chavin de Huantar, Peru — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
