Getaway from Huaraz: Honcopampa and Chancos Thermal Baths
ID: GYG821576-1306426
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
On this excursion to Honcopampa, you will see the remains of Wari, the waterfalls of Yurac Yacu and the thermal baths of Chancos, an unforgettable adventure!
Itinerary
9:00 a.m.: We will pick you up at your hotel in Huaraz to start the excursion to Honcopampa, an archaeological complex of the Wari civilization.
After a journey of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, we will arrive at this site in the Cordillera Blanca. There we will explore its vestiges, learning curiosities about their culture and burials, and we will admire the chullpas, funerary towers of prominent personalities.
Then, we will walk to the impressive Yurac Yacu waterfalls, where we will contemplate the spectacular fall of the Aquilpo ravine. After enjoying this paradisiacal spot, we will take a break for lunch on your own.
To finish the excursion, we will go to the Chancos Hot Springs, where you can relax in its medicinal waters. We will spend approximately two hours there, you will come out completely refreshed!
We will return to Huaraz between 17:00 and 18:00.
Highlights
- Visit to the thermal baths of Chancos.
- Tour of the archaeological remains of Honcopampa.
- Wonderful view of the Aquilpo gorge.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pick up at the hotel and transfer back.
- Transportation by minibus.
- Spanish speaking guide.
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch.
- Entrance fee to Huascaran National Park: nationals 11 S/ (3 US$), foreigners 30 S/ (8 US$).
- Entrance fee to the Chancos Hot Springs: 3 US$ per person.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
