3-Day Tour of Tantamayo

Ancient ruins, lost civilizations, imposing fortresses... Join us on this 3-day excursion to Tantamayo from Huanuco to experience all of these wonders in central Peru!

3-Day Tour of Tantamayo

Day 1: Huanuco - Kotosh - Tantamayo

The tour commences at 9 am when we pick you up at your hotel in Huanuco for a six-hour drive to Tantamayo. We will visit the archaeological site of Kotosh, home of the temple of the Crossed Hands, and travel through the valley of the Marañon River. Upon arrival in Tantamayo, you will have free time to explore and visit a 16th-century church.

Day 2: Tantamayo

After breakfast, we will head to the archaeological center of Tantamayo. A 35-minute walk will take us to the Piruro sector, where we will see yarowilca constructions up to 12 meters (40 feet) high. We will then visit the Selmin Granero sector and return to the lodge for lunch. Later, we'll hike for 40 minutes to the high-altitude Susopillo sector, where we will explore fortresses and buildings of ancient civilizations before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 3: Tantamayo - Corona del Inca - Huanuco

We will have breakfast at 6 am and depart for Huanuco, passing through villages such as Chavin de Pariarca, Quivilla, Tingo Chico, and Ayapiteg. We will see the Corona del Inca before arriving in Huanuco and returning to your hotel by 1 pm.

Lodging and meals

The tour includes two nights of accommodation in a double room with a shared bathroom in a rural hostel in Tantamayo, along with 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners. Meals consist of various options including soup, main courses like trout, steak, and vegetarian dishes, along with hot beverages.