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A stone face carved into a wall. 1
An ancient stone structure with ruins and overgrown vegetation on a hillside. 2
Ancient stone ruins with a grassy foreground and a mountainous backdrop. 3
A stone structure with steps leading up to a doorway. 4
A group of llamas grazing in a field with a stone wall and ruins in the background. 5
By Peru Expeditions Tours
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Overview

  • 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

Activity location

  • Chavin De Huantar
    • Huari, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
    • 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
    • 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • 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

Activity itinerary

Chavin De Huantar

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Chavin De Huantar
    • Huari, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
    • 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
    • 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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