If you are looking for an exciting day trip in Arequipa that takes you off the beaten path through beautiful Andean landscapes, explore the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world and appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean condor, also enjoy beautiful landscapes and diversity of flora and fauna such as llama, alpaca, vicuña and others in their natural habitat.
Refresh yourself in its thermal pools, taste the gastronomy of the Colca Valley based on high Andean products.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Official tour guide
✔ Breakfast
✔ Lunch
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Tourist Ticket: Peruvians: Foreigners: S/70.00; Latin Americans: S/ 40.00 and Peruvians S/ 20.00
✖ Entrance to the thermal baths is S / 15.00
✖ Extra expenses and tips
✖ Taxi price outside the pick-up places is between S/15.00 to S/20.00
✖ Tasting drink in Maca S/6.00
Pickup Locations
1. El Portal de San Lazaro
2. Hostal Virreinal AQP
3. Leon Park Hostal
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5. Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
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9. Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
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11. Hotel Maison du Soleil
12. Hotel Benavides
13. Damelich Hostal
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16. Sol De Arequipa
17. Hotel Luxus
18. Selina Arequipa
19. Hotel Mamatila
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Additional Info: We provide pick-up services to our tourists.
We pick up from hotels and hostels in the center of the city of Arequipa. We have our concentration point in Plaza de Armas of Arequipa. If your hotel is not located in the center we can recommend trusted taxis.
Depending on the location of your accommodation, you will be given a pick-up time one day before the tour.
Itinerary
1
Abra Patapampa
We start the excursion at 3:00 am, We go to Patapampa, where we will make a stop at the impressive Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest part of our tour at 4900 meters above sea level, from this point you will get great views of the mountain ranges that surround Arequipa and the Colca Valley.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Chivay
We headed to Chivay, located at 3630 meters above sea level; Here we will enjoy breakfast, and then embark on a tour where we will appreciate wonderful landscapes, pre-Inca terraces, as well as native flora and fauna.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Yanque
Visit the Town of Yanque, a traditional town, where we will observe the typical dance of the Colca Valley, the "Wititi" known as the dance of love, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
In addition, you can visit the temple of La Santísima Concepción de Yanque, rebuilt in the 17th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
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On the way back, we will stop at the Huayra Punko viewpoint, in Pinchollo, and then at the Antahuilque viewpoint, in order to observe some models and pre-Inca hanging tombs. Likewise, we will observe the pre-Inca terraces.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Mirador Cruz del Condor
We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor to observe the majesty of the Colca Canyon from a strategic point, as well as the flight of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest non-marine bird on the planet, named cultural and natural heritage of South America.
Duration: 40 minutes
6
Maca
The next stop will be in Maca, a small and picturesque town in the region, where we will taste the traditional Colca Sour drink.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Hot Springs Chacapi
We will visit the hot springs, where you can bathe and relax with its thermo-medicinal properties. Admission is S/15.00
Duration: 40 minutes
8
Chivay
We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes made from Andean products
Duration: 60 minutes
9
We will make another stop at the Toccra Bofedales, where we will see camelids and birds such as Andean ducks and flamingos, as well as migratory birds.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Patahuasi
The last stop will be in Patahuasi, to enjoy a panoramic view in front of Misti and Chachani with stone forests and curious rock formations.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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
• Keep in mind that it is a tiring tour (from 3:00am to 5:30pm). If you have more time, our suggestion is that you take the tour for 2 days and 1 night.
• Group tours are made up of different types of people, so physical conditions and ages may vary.
