Embark on an unforgettable journey to the renowned Colca Canyon, a natural wonder that will take your breath away.
Choose a 1-day tour with return to Arequipa or Puno, allowing you to customize your adventure.
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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tourist mobility.
✔ Pick up from your hotels
✔ Certified guide (Bilingual : Spanish / English)
✖ Entrance to the Colca Valley ( S/. 70)
✖ Lunch
✖ Optional : thermal baths ( S/20).
Pickup Locations
1. Alwa Standard Hotel Boutique
2. Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
3. Rosa Maria
4. Terramistica Centro By Casa Consuelo
5. Inti Punku Lodge Hostal
6. Hotel Yaravi
7. Posada del Condor
8. Hostal Cristal de Luna
9. Mistica Boutique Hotel
10. Hostal El Sillar del Suizo
11. Diplomat Plaza Hotel
12. Mint Hotel
13. Palladium Hotel Boutique
14. Damelich Hostal
15. Casa de Blanquita
16. Tierra Mistica Arequipa
17. Casa Arequipa
18. Los Tambos Boutique Hotel
19. Dreams Hotel Boutique
20. Las Mercedes Hostal
Additional Info: We will pick up you from Arequipa City Center | The day before departure, we will send you information on the excursion's organization by WhatsApp and email.
Itinerary
1
Chivay
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.
Duration: 5 hours
2
Colca Canyon
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.
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: 5 hours
3
Colca Canyon
We begin our return journey 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.
Duration: 5 hours
4
Arequipa
Return to Arequipa (6pm)
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
