Have wonderful days in the second deepest canyon in the world, the Colca Canyon, on a scenic drive from Arequipa. Pass through remote Peruvian villages, large volcanoes, and herds of vicuñas, the national animals of Peru. The Colca Canyon reaches depths of 3,400 meters and is home to the giant Andean condor, which has a wingspan of more than 3 meters, making it one of the most unique places in the world.
Explore the vast Colca Canyon on a 2-day trip from Arequipa. See how the giant Andean condor soars high in its natural habitat. Learn about the people and cultures that inhabit the canyon.
Have time to relax in the hot springs of Poblado de Chivay. Tickets, transportation, accommodation, and guide are included
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 01 night in selected hotel
✔ Entrance to the Colca Canyon
✔ Breakfast
✔ Private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in the downtown area of Arequipa)
✔ English and Spanish speaking private guide
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Undeclared meals
✖ Tips (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. El Portal de San Lazaro
2. Leon Park Hostal
3. Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
4. Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
5. Hotel Maison du Soleil
6. Hotel Benavides
7. Damelich Hostal
8. Sol De Arequipa
9. Hotel Luxus
10. Selina Arequipa
11. Hotel Mamatila
12. Hotel Santino's
13. Hotel Fundador
14. Hostal Los Balcones De Rivero
15. Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio
16. Colibri Dorado Qori Qente
17. Hotel Boutique Mansion Del Sol
18. Jerusalem
19. Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
20. El Monarca de Arequipa
Additional Info: Pick up at hotel, houses, apartments within the historic center of the city is included.
At the time of booking, provide the address for your pick-up.
Itinerary
Trip to the town of Chivay from Arequipa with stops
1
Plaza de Armas
Have a comfortable pick-up from our guide and our private transport, at the address provided. Head towards the town of Chivay. Before making stops along the way, get valuable information from your private guide.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Chachani Volcano
Nevado Chachani is the highest stratovolcano near the city of Arequipa, 23 kilometers north of the city, in southern Peru (6075 meters). Chachani means "skirt" in Quechua and the mountain is often attributed to a female character in local legends.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Pichu Pichu
Pichu Pichu is an eroded dormant volcano in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the region of Arequipa, province of Arequipa, on the border of the districts of Pocsi and Tarucani. Pichu Pichu reaches a height of 5,664 meters and is part of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Abra Patapampa
The reserve contains majestic volcanoes, such as Misti, Chachani, Pichupichu and Ubinas. Between the mountains, nature has carved the high Andean plains, inhabited by vicuñas, alpacas, llamas and guanacos. The reserve also contains beautiful lagoons and wetlands, the habitat of birds such as flamingos and crested ducks.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Chivay
We will arrive at the town of Chivay, it is a Peruvian town, capital of the homonymous district located in the province of Caylloma in the department of Arequipa. After lunch (not included)
Our guide will leave you at your selected hotel
Settle in and have the rest of the afternoon free to visit the optional hot springs
Duration: 60 minutes
COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA
1
Chivay
After breakfast at your selected hotel we will drive to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint located in the upper part of the Colca Canyon, approximately 3,800 meters above sea level. The closest town to stay near there is Cabanaconde, located 12 kilometers away on average. The viewpoint is located 200 kilometers by road from the city of Arequipa. At the top stands out the snowy Mismi (the top located at 5,822 meters above sea level).
On this tour you are guaranteed to make stops along the way whenever you like
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Yanque
Yanque, 7 km west of Chivay, has the most beautiful and lively main square as well as a beautiful church (at least its exterior), the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, whose ornate Baroque door has an almost Churrigueresque look (an elaborate and intricate Spanish style). Local children, dressed in traditional costume, dance to music in the main square most mornings around 7am in exchange for a few coins from tourists on their way to the Cruz del Cóndor.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
The 'Cruz del Cóndor' viewpoint is the most visited of the many viewpoints deployed along the Colca Canyon. The reason is the spectacle of the 'flight of the condor': several Andean condors flying over the place very close to the visitors. Of course, some luck is required for the condors to fly over at the right time and at the best distance. The viewpoint is more crowded in the mornings when, although it does not always happen, the condors prefer to fly over the site.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Arequipa
Finally we will drive back to Arequipa leaving in the same place where the tour began.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
