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We invite you to tour one of the deepest Canyons in the World on our Magical Colca tour 2 days and 1 night, it is an experience that will take you to a place rich in culture, nature and traditions. During our trip we will enjoy 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 the 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick them up from the hotel as long as they are in the city center. In the event that they are not located in the center, our starting point is 113 San Agustín Street, half a block from the main square. Disembarkation will be only at this place.
Travelers who do not have their hotel in the city center. Our meeting point will be at the door of the cathedral in the main square of Arequipa.
Itinerary
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1Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
We will take the volcano route, climbing the slopes of the Chachani volcano, and having an amazing view of the Misti volcano and Picchu Picchu. Our path will cross the Pampa Cañahuas vicuña reserve, a high Andean habitat where they live and are protected. We will have a stop at the Bofedales de Tocra, watered by springs. This place provides a unique opportunity to spot camelids, birds such as ducks and Andean flamingos, and also observe local muleteers.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Mirador de los Andes
We will stop at the Andes viewpoint, known as Pata Pampa. Located at 4,900 meters above sea level, it is the highest point of the entire trip. From this place we can observe the active volcano of Sabancaya, the snow-capped mountain of Ampato and Hualca Hualca.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will begin to descend towards the town of Chivay, where we will have our lunch, a varied buffet based on typical products. After that we will check-in at the hotel of your choice, we will rest for a moment to continue with our tour.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Then we will go to take a refreshing bath in the thermal and medicinal pools of Chacapi. In the surrounding area you can do activities such as: kayaking, ziplining.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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In the evening we will meet to attend a dinner at a folkloric club where you can enjoy a folkloric show with typical dances of the area.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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We will have breakfast at our hotel, to begin our visit to the Colca Canyon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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where we will appreciate its legendary church and the typical “WITITI” dance, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Then, we will enjoy the Colca Valley with its cultivation terraces, its native flora and fauna, and its pre-Hispanic heritage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Colca Canyon
We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor, a strategic point to observe the majesty of the Colca Canyon and the flight of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest non-marine bird on the planet, named cultural and natural heritage of South America.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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On the way back we will visit the Huayra Punko viewpoint, in Pinchollo, and then the Antahuilque viewpoint, in order to observe some models, enchanted lagoons – legend has it that they are inhabited by mermaids – and pre-Inca hanging tombs. The next stop is in Maca, a small and picturesque town there.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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We finished our stay in the Colca Valley with a varied buffet in the town of Chivay. To then begin our return to Arequipa.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
History, culture and nature.
Majestic Colca Canyon
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note, if the reservation was made in the category baby is not assigned a seat.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note, if the reservation was made in the category baby is not assigned a seat.
- Consider if the reservation is for 2 people or more, the rooms assigned to them are: double, double or triple
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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