Cotahuasi for All
ID: GYG786386-1259289
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
Experience a full-day tour to Colca Canyon, among the world’s deepest. See the majestic Condor in flight at Cruz del Condor viewpoint. Engage with nature, guided by local history.
FIRST DAY
After breakfast, depart Cotahuasi for Taurisma. Explore ancient cedars, colonial churches, and the broom forest. Continue to Tomepampa for photos at its traditional church, then to Alca for its agriculture, balconies, and colonial houses. Descend to Luicho thermal baths for lunch featuring local trout. Enjoy a therapeutic bath in the hot springs.
Return to Cotahuasi for dinner and overnight stay.
SECOND DAY
After breakfast, journey to the deepest part of Cotahuasi Canyon. Observe the Colcan and Piro countryside's agriculture and geological richness. Visit Sipia Waterfall, a symbol of Cotahuasi Landscape Reserve, cascading 150 meters amidst a dramatic water-rock clash.
Return to Cotahuasi for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Laguna Chaquicocha, Inmaculada Concepción church, and Santa Ana Bell Tower.
6:00 pm transfer to Arequipa's bus terminal, arriving at 3:00 am the next day.
Highlights
- Explore Taurisma's old cedars and the majestic Sipia Waterfall.
- Visit Tomepampa and Alca for colonial architecture and agricultural heritage.
- Indulge in Luicho Hot Springs' therapeutic baths amid stunning natural scenery
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.