Embark on an unforgettable journey to the renowned Colca Canyon, a natural wonder that will take your breath away.
Explore awe-inspiring landscapes, engage with Andean communities, and witness the magnificent condor flight. Observing one of the largest birds on the planet: The Condor, we will be able to appreciate the majestic flight of the Condor at the Cruz del Condor viewpoint.
Whether it's a day tour or multi-day exploration, Colca Canyon promises memories of a lifetime.
Return to PUNO is possible
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Certified guide (Spanish / English)
✔ Breakfast.
✔ Pick up & Drop off from your hotel in Arequipa
✖ Lunch.
✖ Entrance to the Colca Valley ( S/. 70)
✖ Admission to thermal baths ( S/ 15).
✖ Optional return transport to Puno - ($25)
Pickup Locations
1. Leon Park Hostal
2. Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
3. Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
4. Rosa Maria
5. Hostal Cristal de Luna
6. Damelich Hostal
7. Hotel Santino's
8. Hostal Los Balcones De Rivero
9. Catedral Boutique Hotel
10. Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio
11. Colibri Dorado Qori Qente
12. Hotel Boutique Mansion Del Sol
13. Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
14. Posada Toulouse Arequipa
15. D Perikos
16. Bianca's House
17. Hermes 205 Life Style
18. The Hotel 307
19. Hotel Real Salaverry Inkahoteles
20. Hoteles Riviera Colonial
Additional Info: We will pick up from your hotel en Arequipa Historic Center
Itinerary
1
Colca Canyon
Departure from Arequipa to Chivay.
• We will arrive at the town of Chivay to enjoy a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we will move to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, which is 30 minutes away, it 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 to observe the beauty of the Colca Canyon. We will take a short optional walk of approximately 30 minutes to appreciate the terraces of the Colca Valley a little more.
• We will also visit different viewpoints in the area from where we will observe the impressive terraces of the Valley and in the town of Maca, where we will see its church and optionally taste local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made from local products
Duration: 7 hours
2
Hot Springs Chacapi
• Before lunch we will enjoy a relaxing bath in the Yanque Hot Springs whose thermo-medicinal waters range between 30º C to 34º C in temperature in the pools.
• Lunch in Chivay.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Chivay
• Lunch in Chivay.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Colca Canyon
• We begin our return journey to Arequipa and during the journey we will stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, which is also the highest area of the road (4900 meters above sea level) from where we will appreciate a large part of the western mountain range.
• Then we will also make a small stop at the Toccra Pampa Bofedales where we will observe a large number of Alpacas grazing freely in the area.
• Bordering the snowy Chachani towards Pampa Cañahuas we will pass through the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, home of vicuñas which live freely in this area.
We will arrive at the city of Arequipa (or Puno if you choosed Puno)
Duration: 6 hours
Additional info
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
