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Discover the breathtaking Colca Canyon on a full-day adventure from Arequipa. Watch majestic Andean condors soar above one of the world's deepest canyons, visit traditional villages, relax in optional hot springs, and enjoy spectacular views of volcanoes and Andean wildlife, including vicunas, alpacas, and llamas.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer hotel pickup from centrally located hotels in Arequipa. Your guide will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time. Please wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. The guide will ask for the lead traveler's name and will be wearing the company identification.
Travelers will be dropped off a few blocks from Arequipa Main Square (Plaza de Armas)
Itinerary
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1Arequipa
Begin your full-day adventure with early morning hotel pickup in Arequipa. Travel through the Andean highlands to the Colca Valley and stop in Chivay for breakfast. Continue to the famous Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where you can observe majestic Andean condors flying above one of the world's deepest canyons. Visit scenic viewpoints and the traditional village of Maca, known for its colonial church and local handicrafts. Later, relax at La Calera Hot Springs near Chivay (optional entrance fee). Afterward, enjoy an optional buffet lunch in Chivay. On the return to Arequipa, stop at the highest point of the route to admire volcanoes and pass through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you may see vicunas, alpacas, llamas, and Andean birds. Return to Arequipa at approximately 5:30 PM.
15 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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