From Arequipa: Tour to the Colca Canyon+Transfer to Cusco
ID: GYG829865-1317322
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
We are the only operators of this route with daily departures so you can enjoy the best of the Colca Canyon, after a charming view of the natural complexes on the way from CHIVAY (COLCA) to Cusco.
DAY 1
02:30 to 03:00 AM we begin the 01 DAY COLCA ADVENTURE TOUR with the pick-up of passengers at the meeting point, to begin the tour through Yura. The trip will be made directly to the Cruz del Cóndor, stopping only for breakfast.
Approximately at 08:30 we will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor from where we will be able to appreciate one of the deepest canyons in the world and where the condor sanctuary is located. On the way back we will stop at the towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque that have beautiful colonial churches; as well as at the Miradores de Antahuilque and Choquetico from where we will be able to observe the pre-Incan tombs and models and the beautiful Colca landscape with its impressive terraces. In addition, we will appreciate the typical costumes, the camelids and trained birds, and traditional drinks such as the Colca Sour made in Sancayo.
10:30 We will make an important stop in the traditional town of MACA, WHERE we will meet with the locals, learn about their traditions, typical costumes as well as drinks made with natural products.
11:30 After this magnificent experience, on the way we will go to the thermal baths of Chacapi, wells with natural views, where we will have the option to relax with these beautiful waters. Or enjoy the landscape for a while, and even choose an adventure activity such as Canopy, ATV or Kayak.
12:30 We will have an hour for lunch in Chivay, then the guide will guide us to settle in our respective accommodations, he will leave us in the main square of Chivay, then once we are accommodated we can enjoy a free afternoon and rest in the vicinity of this beautiful valley called "EL COLCA"
13:30 h. Free afternoon to visit the town, explore its streets, and have the option of going to other hot springs and even meeting at a restaurant to see the typical Colca dances, or looking for some adventure activity such as ATVs, horses or Canopy.
19:30 h. Overnight at your respective hotel.
DAY 2:
Our trip begins at 07:00 am, heading to the upper part of the Colca Valley, passing through traditional towns such as Tuti and Sibayo, making a stop to appreciate the impressive Callalli castles (rock formations that look like medieval castles formed by the erosion of water and wind).
Afterwards we will pass near the Condoroma Dam, at this point we will be at 4737 meters above sea level, our next stop will be at the "stone forest" located in the Yauri area (traditional village), continuing our way to Cusco. We will stop at the "Langui lagoon", a magnificent natural mirror of 25 km in length.
In the final part of the trip we will stop for 50 minutes in Sicuani so that passengers who wish to can enjoy a buffet lunch or see other options, we will resume our trip and then we will pass through the towns of Andahuaylillas and Urcos, arriving at the imperial city of Cusco around 16:00 - 16:30 hours.
Highlights
- Visit the Colca Canyon ending in the city of Cusco
- Enjoy the hot springs in Colca
- Get to know the Inca Route: Towns of Tuti, Sibayo, Callalli and Sicuani
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.