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If you are looking for an exciting day trip in Arequipa that takes you off the beaten path through beautiful Andean landscapes, explore the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world and appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean condor, also enjoy beautiful landscapes and diversity of flora and fauna such as llama, alpaca, vicuña and others in their natural habitat.
Refresh yourself in its thermal pools, taste the gastronomy of the Colca Valley based on high Andean products.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We provide pick-up services to our tourists. We pick up from hotels and hostels in the city center of Arequipa. We have our concentration point in Plaza de Armas de Arequipa. If your hotel is not centrally located we can recommend reliable taxis. Depending on the location of your accommodation you will be given the pick-up time one day before the tour. Upon return from the tours the point of disembarkation is at the tourist location 3 blocks from the square of arms of Arequipa
Itinerary
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1Abra Patapampa
We start the excursion at 3:00 am, We go to Patapampa, where we will make a stop at the impressive Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest part of our tour at 4900 meters above sea level, from this point you will get great views of the mountain ranges that surround Arequipa and the Colca Valley.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We headed to Chivay, located at 3630 meters above sea level; Here we will enjoy breakfast, and then embark on a tour where we will appreciate wonderful landscapes, pre-Inca terraces, as well as native flora and fauna.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Visit the Town of Yanque, a traditional town, where we will observe the typical dance of the Colca Valley, the "Wititi" known as the dance of love, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In addition, you can visit the temple of La Santísima Concepción de Yanque, rebuilt in the 17th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
On the way back, we will stop at the Huayra Punko viewpoint, in Pinchollo, and then at the Antahuilque viewpoint, in order to observe some models and pre-Inca hanging tombs. Likewise, we will observe the pre-Inca terraces.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Mirador Cruz del Condor
We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor to observe the majesty of the Colca Canyon from a strategic point, as well as the flight of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest non-marine bird on the planet, named cultural and natural heritage of South America.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The next stop will be in Maca, a small and picturesque town in the region, where we will taste the traditional Colca Sour drink.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We will visit the hot springs, where you can bathe and relax with its thermo-medicinal properties. Admission is S/15.00
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes made from Andean products
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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We will make another stop at the Toccra Bofedales, where we will see camelids and birds such as Andean ducks and flamingos, as well as migratory birds.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The last stop will be in Patahuasi, to enjoy a panoramic view in front of Misti and Chachani with stone forests and curious rock formations.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Keep in mind that it is a tiring tour (from 3:00am to 5:30pm). If you have more time, our suggestion is that you take the tour for 2 days and 1 night.
- Group tours are made up of different types of people, so physical conditions and ages may vary.
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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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