Explore the Colca Canyon From Arequipa 2 Days and 1 Night

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2 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Let's immerse ourselves in it with all our senses; music, textiles, flavors, walks, admirable Andean nature, capricious volcanoes, fauna and flora, trying on typical costumes and much more.

During our trip we enjoyed impressive natural settings, whether crossing part of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Park, observing the vicuñas, alpacas and llamas, admiring the colorful terraces combined with its mountains and gorges, or interacting with the local people of Colca.

Let us not forget that we are in the "kingdom of the Condor"; So additionally we will have the privilege of observing the spectacular flight of the Andean condor between the walls of the Colca Valley canyon.

PLACES TO VISIT:
• Tocrapampa Wetlands
• Patapampa Viewpoint
• Town of Chivay
• Chacapi Hot Springs
• Town of Yanque
• Cruz del Condor viewpoint.
• Viewpoints of Wayrapunku, Antahuilque and
• Maca town.

What's Included

Guide in Spanish and English.
anita's house hotel 3 stars
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food (2 lunches and 1 dinner)
Mandatory Colca Valley ticket to pay:
Adult Tourist from Europe or the USA S/ 70.00 and Student (6 to 15 years) S/20.00
Latin Adult Tourist S/ 40.00 and Student (6 to 15 years) S/20.00
National Adult Tourist S/ 20.00 and Student (6 to 18 years) S/5,000
Plaza de Armas de Chivay

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up from hotels or houses that are located in the center of the city is included, that is, from the main square up to 5 blocks away.

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Meeting point
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arequipa – Colca Valley (Chivay)

    6 stops
  • 1

    We will begin with the pick-up from your hotels in the city center to go out to the spectacular Colca Valley. We will skirt the slopes of the “Chachani volcano”; arriving at the national reserve of “Salinas and Aguada Blanca” where we can see South American camelids such as vicuñas, llamas, alpacas. We made a stop in Patahuasi, to taste hot drinks such as muña, chachacoma, (Inca mate), to prevent altitude sickness.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve

    Then we will go to “Tocrapampa” to appreciate natural wetlands, sightings of high Andean birds and migratory birds.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Abra Patapampa

    We will also make stops at the “Mirador de los volcanes” (Patapampa) at 4910 meters above sea level. View of the “volcanic mountain ranges”, let us consider that it is the highest point in the Colca Valley.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We descend towards the town of Chivay, for lunch (not included), there we will have buffet, a la carte or menu options, where you can taste New Andean dishes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Later we will go to the Chacapi Hot Springs in Yanque, where we can enjoy the thermo-medicinal pools with waters at temperatures above 30° C, at this point we have a variety of options to have fun; We can ride horses, enjoy the Colca trails on ATVs or experience the adrenaline by practicing Zipline (activities not included). After almost 2 hours we return to the town of Chivay for the respective accommodation in their hotels.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    At night, for dinner, a visit to a tourist club restaurant is optional where you can see a performance of typical Colca dances and can share with other visitors to the Canyon.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Chivay – Cruz del Condor Viewpoint

    2 stops
  • 7
    Mirador Cruz del Condor

    In the morning, after breakfast we will go to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. Passing through the town of Yanque, we will visit its church and plaza, we continue through the magical valley passing through impressive landscapes and traditional villages, arriving at approximately 8.10 am. to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint where we will be waiting for the imposing flight of the condors, enormous Andean birds in danger of extinction that are the symbol of the Andes Mountains and the Andean culture, the view from the viewpoint allows us to fully appreciate the size of the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world (4160m). During the return trip, stops are made at the viewpoints of Wayrapunku, Antahuilque and Choquetico for photographic hiking, we will visit the town of Maca that still preserves its colonial church “Santa Ana”, where you can taste the “Colca Sour”.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Afterwards we return to the town of Chivay for lunch, and we return to the city of Arequipa arriving at approximately 4:30 pm. If they have accommodation in the city center, it is possible to leave them at their accommodation.

    4 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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