AREQUIPA: COLCA CANYON FULL DAY
ID: GYG755321-1218704
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 1 days
Description
Explore the Colca Canyon on a full-day excursion, enjoy the Andean landscapes, flora and fauna such as Alpacas, llamas and vicuñas and appreciate the wonderful flight of the Condor.
DETAILED ITINERARY
03:00am to 03:30am – Pick up from hotels in the center of Arequipa.
03:30am – Departure from Arequipa to Chivay.
After 03 hours of travel we will arrive at the town of Chivay where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast we will move to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, which is 30 minutes away, it is the observation point of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Condor. At this point we will be an average of 45 minutes to be able to observe the beauty of the Colca Canyon.
On the way back we will stop at the area's viewpoints such as the Antahuilque viewpoint and the Choqurtico viewpoint, from where we will observe the impressive terraces of the Valley and in the town of Maca, where we will see its church and optionally taste local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made from Sancayo, a local product.
Before lunch we will enjoy a relaxing bath in the Chacapi Hot Springs in the town of Yanque (optional entrance fee of 15 soles) whose thermal medicinal waters range between 35º C to 38º C in temperature in the pools.
12:30pm - Lunch in Chivay.
We begin our return journey towards Arequipa and during the journey we will stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, which is also the highest area of the road (4800 masl) from where we will appreciate a large part of the western mountain range. Then we will make a short stop at the Bofedales de Toccra where we will see a large number of Alpacas grazing freely in the area.
Bordering the Chachani snow-capped mountain towards Pampa Cañahuas we will pass by the home of vicuñas which live freely in this area.
Approximately at 5:30 pm – We will arrive at the city of Arequipa and we will leave you very close to the main square.
DETAILED ITINERARY
03:00am to 03:30am – Pick up from hotels in the center of Arequipa.
03:30am – Departure from Arequipa to Chivay.
After 03 hours of travel we will arrive at the town of Chivay where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast we will move to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, which is 30 minutes away, it is the observation point of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Condor. At this point we will be an average of 45 minutes to be able to observe the beauty of the Colca Canyon.
On the way back we will stop at the area's viewpoints such as the Antahuilque viewpoint and the Choqurtico viewpoint, from where we will observe the impressive terraces of the Valley and in the town of Maca, where we will see its church and optionally taste local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made from Sancayo, a local product.
Before lunch we will enjoy a relaxing bath in the Chacapi Hot Springs in the town of Yanque (optional entrance fee of 15 soles) whose thermal medicinal waters range between 35º C to 38º C in temperature in the pools.
12:30pm - Lunch in Chivay.
We begin our return journey towards Arequipa and during the journey we will stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, which is also the highest area of the road (4800 masl) from where we will appreciate a large part of the western mountain range. Then we will make a short stop at the Bofedales de Toccra where we will see a large number of Alpacas grazing freely in the area.
Bordering the Chachani snow-capped mountain towards Pampa Cañahuas we will pass by the home of vicuñas which live freely in this area.
Approximately at 5:30 pm – We will arrive at the city of Arequipa and we will leave you very close to the main square.
Highlights
- Explore one of the deepest canyons in the world
- Appreciation of the flight of the Condor, the largest bird in the world
- Witness nature in the Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pick-up is from your hotels, please check if your hotel is far from the historic center.
Clients should wait 15 minutes before the established time at the door of the cathedral in the historic center of Arequipa. The tour guide will call you at the number stated on the payment slip.
Clients should wait 15 minutes before the established time at the door of the cathedral in the historic center of Arequipa. The tour guide will call you at the number stated on the payment slip.
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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.