Arequipa: Excursion Colca Canyon + Chacapi Thermal Baths
ID: GYG785115-1257662
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
On this beautiful tour you will be able to visit one of the deepest canyons in the world, you will also visit the picturesque Andean town of Chivay.
The tour will begin with pickup from your hotel at 3:20 am. Then we head to the town of Chivay for approximately 3 hours. In this town we will enjoy a typical breakfast of the area.
Then we will go to the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint, which is located 50 minutes from the town of Chivay. At this viewpoint we will spend an hour to contemplate the beautiful place of the Colca Canyon. We will also be able to observe the flight of condors, which are a predominant species in the skies of this Andean region.
We will continue our route and head towards the viewpoints of Wayrapunko and Antahuilque to observe the hanging tombs and terraces from the pre-Inca and Inca times.
The next stop will be the Chacapi thermal baths, where we will stay for about 45 minutes and you can enjoy its healing waters. There are also other options such as zip lining or kayaking, but at your own expense.
Afterwards we will return to the town of Chivay to have lunch and continue with our tour; We will stop at the volcano viewpoints, from where you can see the Chila mountain range, the Sabancaya volcano and Pichu Pichu. We will also cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and see the silhouettes of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes.
From this point we will return to Arequipa, where the end of our excursion will be at approximately 6:00 pm.
Note: Pick-up from your hotel will only be if you are near the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.
Highlights
- Get to know one of the deepest canyons in the world
- Condor sighting
- Admire the impressive landscape and volcanoes that are near the Colca Canyon
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.