COLCA CANYON TOUR 1 DAY SMALL GROUPS
ID: GYG715001-1178167
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Beautiful landscapes, picturesque towns, blue skies and one of the deepest canyons in the world await us in Arequipa, an unforgettable trip to the depths of the mountains.
Pick up from your hotels is from 3:00 to 3:30 am, and then we will go to the town of Chivay, after a 3-hour journey we will be making the first stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, this will be the highest point of the route (4910 meters above sea level), here we can appreciate the Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca Hualca volcanoes.
Then we return to the vehicle to continue the journey to the breakfast place. The visit will continue to the Town of Maca, where we will stop to appreciate the Colonial Church of Santa Ana, recognized for its beautiful work of sculptures carved in ashlar stone.
Ready everyone, we will begin the trip to the inter-Andean Colca Valley, where majestic landscapes await us, and of course the stops at the viewpoints of Wayra Punku, Antahuilque and the Mirador Cruz del Condor.
The latter is located at the foot of the canyon, which will allow you to appreciate, if you are lucky, the flight of the Andean condor. Here we will have free time to take photographs and take as many videos as possible. At the following stops we will be able to see artisans offering their beautiful handmade souvenirs, we will even have an additional stop, being able to try the famous Pisco Sour of Sancayo.
The last place to visit within our Full Day will be the Chacapi Thermal Baths, located in the town of Yanque, this will be the opportunity to enjoy a revitalizing bath (its medicinal waters are at 38°C), so do not forget to bring your swimsuit and towel. We will have lunch in Chivay, where we will enjoy all the Arequipa cuisine, in a local restaurant. The return to the city will be at 1:30 p.m., arriving in the city of Arequipa at approximately 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
PLACES TO VISIT:
• Cruz de Cóndor Viewpoint, 1 hour free.
• Maca Town
• Chacapi thermal baths in Yanque
• Natural viewpoints of Antahuilque and Huayrapunku
• Volcano viewpoint, Patapampa
• Tocrapampa Wetlands
Highlights
- Small groups of 17 passengers therefore you will have more time at each point.
- Walk along the edge of the canyon.
- The units have an oxygen cylinder.
- Friendly and passionate guides to let you know the Colca Valley
- Direct operator
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We recommend this tour to passengers who have little time during their visit to Arequipa.
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.