From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Excursion + Transfer to Cusco
ID: GYG805617-1285825
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
We are the only operators of this route with daily departures so you can enjoy the best of the Colca Canyon, then an enchanting view of the natural complexes on the way from CHIVAY (COLCA) to Cusco.
DAY 1
02:30 am to 03:00 am - We begin the 1 DAY COLCA ADVENTURE TOUR by picking up passengers at different hotels to start the journey through Yura. The trip will go directly to the Cruz del Cóndor, stopping only for breakfast.
Approximately at 08:30 am, we will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor, from where we can appreciate one of the deepest canyons in the world and where the sanctuary of the condor is located. On the way back, we will stop at the towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, which have beautiful colonial churches; as well as at the Antahuilque and Choquetico Viewpoints, from where we can observe the pre-Inca tombs and models and the beautiful landscape of the Colca with its impressive terraces. We will also appreciate the typical costumes, camelids and trained birds, and traditional drinks such as the Colca Sour made in Sancayo.
10:30 am - We will make an important stop in the traditional town of MACA, WHERE we will meet with the inhabitants, learn about their traditions, typical costumes, and drinks made with natural products.
11:30 am - After this magnificent experience, on the way we will head to the Chacapi hot springs, natural pools with views, where we will have the option to relax with these beautiful waters. Or enjoy the landscape for a while, and even choose an adventure activity such as Canopy, ATV or Kayak.
12:30 pm - We will have a lunch hour in Chivay, then the guide will guide us to settle in our respective accommodations, leaving us in the main square of Chivay, then once accommodated we can enjoy a free afternoon and rest in the surroundings of this beautiful valley called "EL COLCA"
1:30 pm - Free afternoon to visit the town, get to know its streets, option to go to other hot springs and even meet in a restaurant to see the typical dances of the Colca, or look for some adventure activity like ATVs, horses or Canopy.
7:30 pm - Overnight stay at your respective hotel.
DAY 2:
Our trip begins at 07:00 am, heading to the upper part of the Colca Valley, passing through traditional towns such as Tuti and Sibayo, we will make a stop to appreciate the impressive castles of Callalli (rock formations that look like medieval castles formed by the erosion of water and wind).
After that, we will pass near the "Condoroma Dam", at this point we will be at 4737 meters above sea level, our next stop will be at the "stone forest" located in the Yauri area (traditional town), continuing our journey towards Cusco. We will stop at the "Langui lagoon", a magnificent natural mirror of 25 km in length.
In the final part of the trip, we will stop for 50 minutes in Sicuani so that passengers who wish to can enjoy a buffet lunch or see other options, we will resume our trip and then pass through the towns of Andahuaylillas and Urcos, arriving at the imperial city of Cusco around 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm.
Highlights
- Visit the Colca Canyon ending in the city of Cusco.
- Enjoy the hot springs of the Colca river
- Appreciate the majestic flight of the Condor in the Canyon.
- Get to know the Inca Trail: Tuti, Sibayo, Callalli and Sicuani villages.
- Enjoy the imposing rocky castles of Callalli.
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.