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On this tour you can enjoy the beauty of the Colca Canyon with a restful night in the middle of the Colca Valley.
You can rest in a quiet, clean and safe environment surrounded by the mountains that form this famous Colca canyon, considered one of the deepest canyons in the world.
The departure is between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, Chivay is reached by making brief stops, on the way, typical lunch, rest time at the Hotel, thermal baths (where you can have a pleasant rest time in hot springs natural) and a night with typical dances and tourist dinner. Overnight in Chivay.
On the second day we visit the main points of the Colca Canyon, the Mirador de la Cruz del Condor, natural viewpoints around, traditional villages, and then return to Arequipa at an ideal time being the arrival at approximately 5:00 pm.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The seats are according to pick-up order, in case you want to choose your seats you should approach the Plaza de Armas 7:45 am. Be ready from 7:30 in the lobby of your hotel and in constant communication with the agency a day before to have a more referential schedule. You can also pick up from the airport leaving for the route between 8:30 and 8:50 am, in this case they would be the last to get on the transport.
At the main door of the Cathedral, if it is with bars, be located in front of the bars. Pick up time from that place, between 7:45 am and 8:00 am.
The passengers are landed two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, but in any case according to the conditions of the day, they will disembark 3 blocks from the Plaza de Armas, on La Marina Avenue.
Itinerary
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1
To know the back of the Misti, an area that belongs to the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve. A while to drink a mate of Coca or buy some crafts.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
An area near the South American camelids, according to the season you can better appreciate this landscape to see vicunas, llamas, alpacas.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Abra Patapampa
Viewpoint where you can see the volcanoes such as Sabancaya, Ampato and others, there is a part where you can observe the thaws.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Main town of the Colca Valley, where there are hotels, restaurants, where you can breathe the tranquility that the Colca Valley provides. Here we install them in their respective Hosting. Colca Inn. Also for this town we have 1 hour for lunch. It is important to mention that being the main town we will be here for the rest of the day and also the second day for the return to Arequipa we will pass again through this small town.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
It is optional according to the season we attend these hot springs. Natural waters, income is optional 15 soles or 5 dollars. Visiting hours are from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
Again in Chivay we will have a dinner with Folkloric Show. Then back to the Hotel where they sleep the first night.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Mirador Cruz del Condor
Place where the depth of the Colca canyon is appreciated, the flight of the Condor is appreciated and they have a spectacular view and rest.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
8
Viewpoint on the way back from La Cruz del Cóndor where you can appreciate all the pre-Inca andeneria of the area.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Traditional Town of the Colca Valley, together with a Handicraft Market and visit of traditional places of the Zone such as the Church of Maca, settlers with typical costumes, with vicuñas and hawks trained to take good photos.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Again in the main town, where they will have time to eat and then last minutes of rest and then return directly to the city of Arequipa. Optionally you can use a direct transport to Puno and no longer return to Arequipa.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
AREQUIPA - COLCA
Chivay - Colca - Arequipa
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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