Colca Canyon Sightseeing Tour 2-Day 1-Night

Do you want to see the Colca Canyon but don't want to walk? On this 2-day tour from Arequipa, enjoy the beauty of the canyon.
Do you want to see the Colca Canyon but don't want to walk? On this 2-day tour from Arequipa, enjoy the beauty of the canyon (this major hiking destination is sometimes called the Grand Canyon of Peru) without hitting the trail. Highlights include visiting a nature reserve to see groups of vicuñas (the wild relative of the alpaca), stopping to enjoy Andean views, experiencing small traditional villages, bird watching at a viewpoint frequented by Andean condors, and soaking in natural hot spring baths. .

Day 1:

Arequipa-Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve - Chivay.

4 stops.

Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve:

07:30 AM Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa We leave for the town of Chivay, making some stops on the way north in Pampa Cañahuas (Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, vicuña reserve) Tocrapampa (wetland ponds) Patapampa (viewpoint de los Andes, 4830 m), arrival at the town of Chivay, there you will have time for lunch. We arrive at the hotel and then at approximately 3:00 p.m. we will pick you up to visit the hot springs *optional. 19:00 Dinner with typical dance show *Optional. Overnight in the town of Chivay. 12 hours.

Open Patapampa:

We will pass by this viewpoint.
15 minutes.

Chivay Main Square:

Chivay is the capital of the Colca Valley and this is the town where we will spend the night.
12 hours.

La Calera Thermal Waters:

We will visit the hot springs but the entrance ticket is not included and is optional.
1 hour.

Meals: Not included

Day 2:

Chivay - Cruz del Cóndor - Colca Canyon Viewpoint - Arequipa.

3 stops.

Cruz del Condor Viewpoint:

05:00h Breakfast 06:00h After breakfast we will go to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor to have a spectacular view of the flight of the Condors and observe the depth of the Colca Canyon, we stop for approximately 1 hour. Then we will return with more stops in traditional towns and viewpoints such as Choquetico antahuillque. In Chivay we will stop for lunch. At 1:00 p.m. we will return to the city of Arequipa. Arrival in Arequipa at approximately 4:30 p.m. 12 hours.

Main Square:

We will pass this town.
15 minutes.

Arequipa:

The tour will end in the city of Arequipa at 5:00 p.m.
5 minutes.

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.

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.