Colca Canyon Full-Day Tour From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG633161-1053226
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Discover the Colca Canyon on a full-day tour from Arequipa. See the Andean condor in its natural habitat at the Condor's Cross, and enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Andean dishes.
Explore the Colca Canyon in Peru, one of the world's deepest canyons, on a full-day tour from Arequipa. Join a small group and head to the edge of the canyon to see Andean condors. Make other stops, including the pre-Inca terraces of Antawilke, the Yanque hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Arequipa. Travel to the edge of the Colca Canyon, where you can see Andean condors. Make other stops, including the pre-Inca terraces of Antawilke, the Yanque hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas.
Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Choose from a variety of traditional dishes made from Andean products. After lunch, stop at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas in their natural habitat. With a bit of luck, you might also see Andean foxes and other wild animals.
Next, head to the Condor's Cross, where you'll have an hour to walk along the edge of the Colca Canyon and look for Andean condors. There's a condor nesting site nearby, and it's common to see several condors flying over the canyon at once.
After your time at the Condor's Cross, begin your return journey to Arequipa.
Highlights
- Admire the stunning landscapes of the Colca Canyon on a full-day tour
- See the Andean condor in its natural habitat at the Condor's Cross
- Enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Andean dishes at a local restaurant
- Visit the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas
- Stop at the Patapampa viewpoint to take in the views of the Andes Mountains
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves stops at high altitudes, including a viewpoint at approximately 4900 meters. It's recommended to prepare for altitude sickness.
The tour includes opportunities to see wildlife such as alpacas, vicuñas, and possibly Andean foxes and other animals in their natural habitat.
You will have the chance to see Andean condors, especially near their nesting site at the Condor's Cross viewpoint.
The tour starts early in the morning and lasts approximately 13 to 14 hours, so prepare for a full day of activities.
We pickup on at all hotel in the center historic Arequipa or on the way.
Just wait 3am on the reception the guide come to take you.
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.
