Traditional Colca Canyon

This great adventure will start in Arequipa, we will visit the town of Chivay where we will spend the night after enjoying our dinner with folk show, we will also pass through different villages which are characterized by their simplicity. The next day we will visit the Cruz del Cóndor, where we will observe the majestic flight of the condors. Upon returning to Arequipa we can also visit different villages.

DURATION
2 DAY/1 NIGHT
DEPARTURES
Everyday
PHYSICAL LEVEL
CATEGORY
Cultural
BEGIN IN
Arequipa
PLACES
Colca Canyon

Itinerary of Traditional Colca Canyon

Day 1 - City Of Arequipa - Chivay

We will start this tour picking you from your hotel in Arequipa between 07:30 am to 08:00 am. We will go to one of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in the World, we will take the road of Yura and we will cross the Nevado Chachani towards Pampa Cañahuas - Aguada Blanca National Reserve, characterized by one of the most popular camelids in the world, Vicuña. Also it counts on an extraordinary flora between which it emphasizes the ichu. We will also visit the Bofedales de Tocra, where we will observe a variety of migratory birds, among which are the flamingos. We will then pass through the crater of an extinct Volcano called Chucura. We will stop at  Volcanes view point, one of the highest areas of this route located at 4 800 masl, from this point we will be able to observe much of the Western Cordillera. We will arrive at Chivay between 13:30 pm to 14:00 pm, then we will settle in our lodging and soon enjoy our lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the hotsprings of 'La Calera', its waters are  ranging from 35 ° to 38 ° temperatures in the pools. In the evening we will enjoy a dinner with a folk show.
Night in Chivay

Day 2 - Chivay - Cruz Del Condor - Chivay & Return

After enjoying our breakfast, we will go to the Cruz del Condor Viewpoint, strategic point of observation of the Colca Canyon and we'll delight with the flight of the condors. After having appreciated this great show we will return and stop in the following towns: Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, which have beautiful Colonial Churches, we will also stop at the following viewpoints: Choquetico and Antahuillque, place where we will have an impressive view of the valley, tombs and pre Inca models. Upon arrival in Chivay we will enjoy our lunch (not included). We will arrive at the city of Arequipa approximately at 5:00 pm.

This program includes

  • Pick up from hotel
  • Transport: round-trip
  • Professional Guide
  • Food:
    * 01 breakfast
  • 01 night accommodation at Family House 'La Estancia'
Alojamiento
  • Basic accomodation
Transport
  • Touristic
Meals
  • Breakfast

This program does not include

  • Meals (lunches and dinners)
  • Tourist Ticket S/ 70 per person
  • Admission to the hot springs 'La Calera' S/ 15 per person
  • Additional expenses

Information: To conclude the tour in the city of Puno, apply with us.

What to bring

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