Arequipa: Colca Canyon 1-day + Breakfast Full Day Tour to Colca Canyon
ID: GYG735823-1193115
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
15:00 hours
Description
This Colca Canyon tour takes you and one other person on a private, full-day tour from Arequipa. Along the way, your driver will make a few more stops to see more of what the region has to offer.
This Colca Canyon tour takes you and one other person on a private, full-day tour from Arequipa. Along the way, your driver will make a few more stops to see more of what the region has to offer. Visit the Cruz del Cóndor to see Andean condors, the hot springs in Chacapi, and to see alpacas and llamas in the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. Visit the colorful towns of the Colca Canyon and all the cacti. Check out the natural hot springs. Go at your own pace on this private tour. Spot alpacas, llamas and perhaps Andean condors.
Condor's Cross:
After picking it up, we depart Arequipa at 4:00 a.m. and we head to Chivay, where we stop for breakfast and then continue towards the Cruz del Cóndor, which is the best place to observe the Canyon and the famous Andean Condor birds. 1 hour.
Colca Canyon:
The Colca Canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The area surrounding the Canyon is famous for its traditional and colorful towns that you will pass through on the way. In the Canyon you can find more than 100 types of birds, more than 300 types of plants and more than 30 types of cacti. The highest point of the Canyon is Ampato at 6388 meters above sea level. These snow-capped peaks form a stunning backdrop to the Canyon. 6 hours.
Hot Springs Chacapi:
After the condor cross, we go to the hot springs, which are located near Chivay. The entrance price is 15 soles and is included. In the hot springs you will find different pools with water temperatures from 30ºC to 60°C. Entering Hot Springs is optional, but it is definitely a pleasant experience. 1 hour.
Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve:
On the way back to Arequipa, we stop in the reserve at a place called Pampa Cañahuas to see volcanoes, but also camelids such as Alpacas, Llamas and Vicuñas. The stop is 30 minutes! 30 minutes.
Highlights
- Admire how the condors fly in the Colca Canyon
- Meet friendly locals in typical Andean towns
- Soak up nature in the Pampa Cañahuas national reserve
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passengers must be half an hour before at the meeting point to anticipate any type of inconvenience and thus easily begin the tour, the point will be in the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.
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.