Tierra Biru Expeditions
Cabeza Clava de la cultura Chavín de Huantar
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Chavin de Huantar Tour — Full Day

FromUSD 45Per person
  • 11 hours
  • Pickup included
  • Customizable

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Pickup included

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Languages
English, Spanish

Overview

A journey with enough room to notice the road.

Step into one of ancient Peru’s most mysterious civilizations with the Chavín de Huántar Full-Day Tour, a cultural journey that blends archaeology with dramatic high-mountain scenery. Departing from Huaraz, you’ll enjoy scenic stops such as Querococha Lagoon (3,980 m), known for its Andean setting and the geological fault said to resemble Peru’s map, and the high-altitude Cahuish Tunnel (4,450 m), one of the route’s most iconic crossings. The highlight is the Chavín de Huántar Archaeological Monument, where you’ll explore ceremonial plazas, the Portico of the Falconids, underground galleries, and the iconic Lanzón Monolith, along with the famous Stone Heads (Cabezas Clavas) and other remains that reveal the site’s powerful religious role. To complete the experience, you’ll visit the Chavín Archaeological Museum, home to key artifacts including the original Tello Obelisk.

Journey Milestones

DAY01

Chavín de Huántar Full Day

Itinerary

See the road day by day.

DAY01

Chavín de Huántar Full Day

We depart from Huaraz toward Chavín, making our first stop at Querococha Lagoon (3,980 m), where we can admire the landscape and view the geological fault said to form Peru’s map, with time for photos. Next, we cross the Cahuish Tunnel (4,450 m), a landmark section of the route known for its altitude and mountain scenery. We then arrive at the Chavín de Huántar Archaeological Monument, exploring its ceremonial plazas, the Portico of the Falconids, underground galleries, the Lanzón Monolith, the Stone Heads (Cabezas Clavas), and other features that showcase Chavín’s architectural and religious complexity. After the archaeological visit, we enjoy lunch at a tourist restaurant in the town of Chavín, then visit the Chavín Archaeological Museum, where you’ll see key artifacts from the culture, including the original Tello Obelisk, among others. Finally, we return to Huaraz to end the service.

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What's included

5
  • Hotel pick-up for the tours
  • Tourist transportation throughout the tour
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance to the Chavín museum
  • Permanent assistance during the tour

What's not included

3
  • Personal expenses
  • Items not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance (important)
  • Licensed Operator

    Official MINCETUR & Inca Trail authorization

  • Cusco-Based Since 2014

    100% direct local operation with zero middlemen

  • 4.9 / 5 Traveler Rating

    Verified reviews from international explorers

  • 24/7 On-Trip Support

    Real-time assistance from our Cusco headquarters

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