When you’re in Arequipa, you can’t miss a trip to Colca Canyon (Cañon del Colca), a stunning natural wonder that’s twice as deep as the USA’s Grand Canyon. This overnight trip is a great way to get there and experience southern Peru’s beautiful highland landscapes, villages and wildlife. You’ll visit a wildlife reserve and admire colonial architecture in two highland villages; see and learn about Andean condors; walk on the base of a volcano; and, of course, enjoy spectacular views of Colca Canyon. Transport and two lunches are included in the tour price but overnight accommodation is not; please see Additional Information below for more details.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ Lunch
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
✖ Overnight accommodation
✖ Optional activities (hot springs: USD$4)
Pickup Locations
1. El Portal de San Lazaro
2. Leon Park Hostal
3. El Cabildo
4. Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
5. DM Hoteles Arequipa
6. La Casa de Ana-Peru
7. G Hotels Collect
8. Hostal Cristal de Luna
9. Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
10. Hotel Maison du Soleil
11. La Casa de Leonardo YANAHUARA
12. Hotel Suite Los Inkas
13. Hotel Benavides
14. Hotel Casa Campo
15. Damelich Hostal
16. Sol De Arequipa
17. Kalust Hotel
18. Hotel Luxus
19. Selina Arequipa
20. Hotel Mamatila
Additional Info: Pick up from your hotel, airbnb or home. Feel free to choose your pick up point.
Itinerary
Arequipa-Colca Valley
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Colca Canyon
We will go to the fascinating Colca Valley. On the way we will have a spectacular panoramic view of the Chachani, Misti and Picchu Picchu volcanoes. Then we cross the area of Pampa Cañahuas where we will see vicuñas crossing the high Andean lands freely. Peculiar villages around us. Lunch. Free afternoon to rest and enjoy the hotel and the optional visit to the thermal baths in the area. Stay at Colca Valley.
Duration: 6 hours
Colca Valley-Arequipa
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Condor's Cross
Early in the morning we will go to the Condor Cross viewpoint. Before us the shocking flight of the condors, huge Andean birds on the brink of extinction and symbol of the Andes Mountain Range. The view at this place allows us to appreciate the canyons depth, considered as one of the deepest in the world. We will then visit the Maca and Yanque towns which still keep the colonial churches. We will stop for lunch on our way. At the arranged time, we will return to Arequipa.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Overnight accommodation is not included in tour price; please book your own accommodation in the village of Chivay or at the Colca Lodge Hotel, outside of town
