This is a cool tour including a short hike for 2 to 3 hours at the Colca Valley
We will spend the night at a quiet and small village
This is not a common tour. It is a new alternative with local people.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tour guide
✔ Short hiking to the Uyo Uyo ruins, inca's terraces with tour guide
✔ Breakfast
✔ Overnigh hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms
✔ Transportation bus or van (pick-ups, drop-off, transfers)
✖ Meals and snacks (lunch-dinner optional)
✖ Fees (Entrance fee to Colca USD 21.00 p/p - Hot spring USD 5.00 p/p
Pickup Locations
1. Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
2. Casona Plaza Hotel AQP
3. Hotel Conde De Lemos Arequipa
4. Inti Punku Lodge Hostal
5. Hotel Asturias Gold
6. Hotel Yaravi
7. Posada del Condor
8. Bella AQP
9. San Francisco Inn
10. Mistica Boutique Hotel
11. Hostal El Sillar del Suizo
12. Diplomat Plaza Hotel
13. Palladium Hotel Boutique
14. Damelich Hostal
15. SOL-AQP
16. Casa de Blanquita
17. Meridian Posada
18. Tierra Mistica Arequipa
19. Casa Arequipa
20. Los Tambos Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: The day before we will send you a message by WhatsApp with the pick-up details.
Itinerary
Arequipa - Salinas National Reserve - Colca with short hike at Yanque village
1
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
07:30 We will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa.
We will have a couple stops: first to appreciate the herds of wild vicuñas then to see herds of alpacas and llamas. Our next stop will be at the high point during our journey we will pass over 4900 m.a.s.l.
Entrance fee is: USD 21 p/p
Size of the group: private tour only you.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Abra Patapampa
Our next stop will be at this high point during our journey we will pass over 4900 m.a.s.l.
Optional get out of the car.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Chivay
After 3 hours of travel and 4 hours in total with the stops we will arrive at the town of Chivay which is the capital of that valley. We can have lunch (on your expenses) Then we will go to our hotel. Check in. In the afternoon we will go a short hike to see Inca terraces and the local atmosphere even we can go hot spring 35 Celcius.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Uyo Uyo Archaeological Site
We start at 15:00 to hike to Uyo Uyo Archaeological Site for Incan ruins and stunning natural views. Climb the relatively easy trail and experience the panoramic views of Colca
Entrance fee is: USD 1.5 p/p
Size of the group: Private tour only you
Duration: 3 hours
5
Hot Springs Chacapi
This visit is optional are hot spring of 35 grades celcius.
The entrance fee is: USD 5 p/p
Duration: 30 minutes
Colca Canyon viewpoint - Condors - Go back to Arequipa
1
Colca Canyon
06:45 After breakfast we are going to heading our journey to the viewpoint of the Colca Canyon including the condors cross for a spectacular view of the flight of the Condors also to observe the depth of the Colca canyon, we stop more than an hour there. During our back we have some little stops in the traditional villages as Maca, Yanque and viewpoints as Choquetico and antahuillque.
Finishing our trip at this quiet and picturesque valley we continuing our journey of back to Arequipa city.
Also, we will have time to buy or eat something for lunch during our journey.
Drop off in Arequipa: 17:00hours
Duration: 8 hours
2
Mirador Cruz del Condor
We will spend more a one hour to enjoy of the incredible scenics landscapes.
The entrance fee for Colca Canyon including the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca is: USD 21 p/p it is direct pay
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Maca
We will have a little stop
Duration: 15 minutes
4
We will pass at this viewpoint
5
Yanque
We will have a little stop
6
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
We only pass
7
Arequipa
Our arrival to the hotel in Arequipa will be at 17:00 approximately.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
