Colca Canyon Tour has 2 variations, to do it in one day (Wich is tiring, as a recommendation just do it when you have no option). If you have more days, do not doubt in doing the Colca Canyon in 2 days.
The Colca Canyon is the fourth deepest canyon in the world, the second in America, the imposing and enigmatic Colca Canyon has positioned itself as the third most visited destination in Peru, due to the variety of activities that can be done: Culture, Adventure and Nature.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Night Hostel in Chivay
✔ Breakfast
✔ Hotel pick-up (City centre of Arequipa)
✔ Round Transport
✔ Tour guide (Bilingual guide)
✖ Entrance to the Colca Canyon (Obligatory fee, take cash in soles)
✖ Hot springs entry fee: S/.15.00
✖ Lunch, first and second day
✖ Dinner
Pickup Locations
1. Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
2. Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
3. Rosa Maria
4. Hostal Cristal de Luna
5. Damelich Hostal
6. Hotel Santino's
7. Hostal Los Balcones De Rivero
8. Catedral Boutique Hotel
9. Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio
10. Colibri Dorado Qori Qente
11. Hotel Boutique Mansion Del Sol
12. Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
13. D Perikos
14.
15. Bianca's House
16. Hermes 205 Life Style
17. The Hotel 307
18. Hotel Real Salaverry Inkahoteles
19. Hoteles Riviera Colonial
20. Hostal Runcu Arequipa
Additional Info: Pick up is at the hotel lobby, wait 10 minutes before pick up. The guide will write or call you 15 minutes before pick up.
Itinerary
Arequipa – Chivay
1
Chivay
07:30 am to 08:00 am: Pick up from hotel in the center of Arequipa.
08:00 am – We begin our trip to one of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in the world. Our point of operation will be the town of Chivay, which we will arrive in approximately 4 hours.
We will pass through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where we will be able to appreciate the vicuñas that inhabit this area.
After
We will make a brief stop at the Toccra Bofedales where we will observe a large number of Alpacas. An obligatory stop at the Valle de los Volcanes Viewpoint, the highest point of the trail, from where we will be able to observe a large part of the Cordillera de los Volcanes.
12:30 pm – We will arrive in Chivay to enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will settle in our respective hotels.
During the afternoon we will enjoy a relaxing thermo-medicinal bath that oscillates between 35º C and 38º C in the pools. Then we will go to enjoy our dinner.
Overnight in Chivay.
Duration: 8 hours
Colca Canyon – Arequipa
1
Colca Canyon
06:00 a.m. – Breakfast. Then we will go to the "Cruz del Cóndor" viewpoint, which is 30 minutes away and is the observation point of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Condor. At this point, we will spend an average of 45 minutes observing the beauty of the Colca Canyon.
On the way back we will stop at the viewpoints of the area from where we will observe the impressive terraces of the Valley and the Town of Maca, we will see its church and we will have the option of tasting local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made from local products.
12:00 pm – Lunch in Chivay.
01:15 pm – We will return to the city of Arequipa.
04:30 pm – We will arrive in the city of Arequipa, and we will leave you near the Plaza de Armas.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
