From Arequipa: Tour Fantastic to Colca Canyon |2Days/1Night|
ID: GYG519754-907707
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
Arequipa an incredible destination you will have the opportunity to do many activities in the Colca Canyon.
Day 1: Arequipa/ Chivay
7:30 to 8 a.m. Our trip starts with the pick up in your hotel to one of the deepest canyons in the world, taking the road to Yura, bordering the snow-capped Chachani to Pampa Cañahuas (Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve), habitat of the beautiful South American camelids, the vicuñas.
In the bofedales de tocra we will be able to appreciate a variety of migratory birds, including flamingos. We will stop at the viewpoint of the volcanoes, which is also the highest area of the road (4,800 m) from where we will appreciate a great part of the western mountain range.
13:30 a 14:00 approx, we´ll arrive to Chivay.
14:00 p.m. Lunch
17:00 In the afternoon we will enjoy the thermal baths at La Calera, whose thermal and medicinal waters medicinal waters range from 35º to 38º C in the pools.
20:00 Dinner in Chivay
Overnight stay in Chivay - Colca.
Day 2: Chivay/Condor's Cross - Chivay / Arequipa
6:00 Breakfast at the hotel
06:30 We´ll go to the viewpoint of the cross of the condor, strategic observation point of the canyon and the spectacular flight of the condor. On the way back we will stop in the villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, which have beautiful colonial churches, as well as in the viewpoints of Choquetico and Antahuilque, from where we will observe the impressive terraces of the valley,
tombs and pre-Inca models.
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Return to the city of Arequipa.
17:00 to 18:00 hrs. We´ll arrive to the city of Arequipa.
Highlights
- Enjoy the hot springs and have dinner in Chivay.
- You´ll have the opportunity to take pictures of the Andean condor.
- You will interact with local people and learn about their customs.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.