2 Days Colca Valley Shared Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Departure from Arequipa to Chivay
7 stops
1
Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca
We will visit the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, a place where we can appreciate one of the most important animals on the planet and we are referring to the Vicuña, highly appreciated for its highly valued fiber, as well as an incredible view of the volcanoes of the province.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Patahuasi
We will stop to enjoy a delicious Coca tea, ideal for acclimatization, being able to use the bathrooms and then continue with our tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Tocra
The opportunity to observe some Andean birds such as Ducks, Andean Geese, Coots and more
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Abra Patapampa
We arrive at the highest point of the entire route, Patapampa, also known as the Volcano Viewpoint, we will be at a height of 4910 meters above sea level, appreciating the Nevado Ampato, active volcano Sabancaya and Mismi, origin of the great Amazon River.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Plaza de Armas de Chivay
Upon arrival in the Colca Valley (Chivay) we head to a restaurant for a restocking lunch buffet (not included), where we will taste the best variety of traditional local and national dishes, then head to our hotel for a short break.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Hot Springs Chacapi
In the afternoon we will have a relaxing visit to the hot springs of Chacapi or Puye where the temperuca ranges from 32 to 39 degrees Celsius, of volcanic origin.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Chivay
Already in the afternoon we have a pleasant dinner show, where you will appreciate the culture of the Colca Valley and also taste a pleasant dinner, (optional)
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Chivay-Cruz del Condor-Arequipa
6 stops
8
Yanque
We will stop in the picturesque town of Yanque where one of the best churches of the Colca Valley of the 17th and 18th century is exhibited, we will also see the children dancing in the town square
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Maca
In the village of Maca we can taste the traditional Colca Sour, representative drink of the Valley, prepared with the fruit of an Andean cactus "Sancayo" in addition to visiting its church and taking photos with the alpaacas and llamas decorated for visitors.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Mirador Antahuilque
Now we will appreciate the majestic pre-Inca and Inca work, which are the agricultural terraces, where the most representative products of the region are produced such as potatoes, corn, barley, wheat, quinoa a fantastic view.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Mirador de Wayra Punku
In this place we also have a panoramic view of the whole valley and a unique feeling of being in one of the most important valleys of the country, perfect for personal and group photographs.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Mirador Cruz del Condor
The most anticipated place of our entire trip, where we will appreciate the majestic flight of the Condor , one of the largest birds in the world, controlling the thermal currents of the Canyon, and showing its total dominance in the Andes, as well as appreciating the Colca Canyon one of the deepest on the planet.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
13
Chivay
We will return to Chivay for our lunch (not included) and at the appropriate time we will return to Arequipa arriving near the Plaza de Armas. Optional people who have connection to the city of Puno drop them off at the indicated station in the town of Chivay.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• In the case of guide dogs, they must pay for an additional seat.

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