From Arequipa: Colca Valley 2 Days
ID: GYG882160-1387154
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 2 days
Description
Discover the beautiful landscapes and traditions of the people of the Colca Valley
Day 1: Arequipa - Chivay
After picking you up at the agreed meeting point in Arequipa, we will leave the city behind and head into the Colca Valley. For three hours we will cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and make a stop at the Patapampa viewpoint.
Between lagoons and bofedales we will reach our first destination: Chivay. This traditional town will welcome us at 3,600 meters above sea level. And in the afternoon, with our strength restored, we will visit the Calera thermal baths. We will be able to immerse ourselves in its waters and enjoy its well-known medicinal properties.
We will return to Chivay and there we will have the opportunity to experience an evening in the purest Colca Valley style. A dinner with dancing? While we taste the local flavors, we will be able to watch a typical dance show. The best way to end the day!
Day 2: Chivay - Maca - Yanque - Arequipa
We will enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Chivay and continue touring the Colca Valley. With the first light of the morning we will arrive at the emblematic Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor. There, for an hour, we will observe the flight of the condors and discover the crater of the Colca Canyon up close. It is one of the deepest in the world!
We will get back on the road, and during our trip back to Chivay we will make two stops. The first will be to explore Maca, a city declared a Historical Monument of Peru. The church will welcome us as the most important building, and the locals and their clothing will invite us to discover some of their traditions. In addition, we will visit Yanque, a town located in the heart of the Colca Valley.
We will return to Chivay so that you can eat on your own and we will say goodbye to the city to return to Arequipa. The excursion will end there around 5:00 p.m.
Day 1: Arequipa - Chivay
After picking you up at the agreed meeting point in Arequipa, we will leave the city behind and head into the Colca Valley. For three hours we will cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and make a stop at the Patapampa viewpoint.
Between lagoons and bofedales we will reach our first destination: Chivay. This traditional town will welcome us at 3,600 meters above sea level. And in the afternoon, with our strength restored, we will visit the Calera thermal baths. We will be able to immerse ourselves in its waters and enjoy its well-known medicinal properties.
We will return to Chivay and there we will have the opportunity to experience an evening in the purest Colca Valley style. A dinner with dancing? While we taste the local flavors, we will be able to watch a typical dance show. The best way to end the day!
Day 2: Chivay - Maca - Yanque - Arequipa
We will enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Chivay and continue touring the Colca Valley. With the first light of the morning we will arrive at the emblematic Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor. There, for an hour, we will observe the flight of the condors and discover the crater of the Colca Canyon up close. It is one of the deepest in the world!
We will get back on the road, and during our trip back to Chivay we will make two stops. The first will be to explore Maca, a city declared a Historical Monument of Peru. The church will welcome us as the most important building, and the locals and their clothing will invite us to discover some of their traditions. In addition, we will visit Yanque, a town located in the heart of the Colca Valley.
We will return to Chivay so that you can eat on your own and we will say goodbye to the city to return to Arequipa. The excursion will end there around 5:00 p.m.
Highlights
- Enjoy the majestic flight of the Andean condor
- Enjoy their traditions
- Friendly and welcoming people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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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.