Tour to Colca Canyon 2 Days from Arequipa

$ 126.04

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Duration

2 days 1 night

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before the trip

Language

Spanish / English

Min. Passengers

1 passenger

The Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa is the perfect excursion for intrepid travelers who want to know the second deepest Canyon in the world.

During this trip you will have the opportunity to meet Andean communities, great volcanoes, impressive landscapes and herds of vicuñas, the national animals of Peru.
The Colca Canyon reaches depths of 3,400 meters and houses the giant Andean condor, which has a wingspan of more than 3 meters, which makes it one of the most unique places in the world.

Departure place

From Arequipa: Pick up from your hotel, as long as it is in the city center and surroundings.
For places outside these limits, you must coordinate with the Operator the feasibility of your pick-up or Meeting Point.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arequipa - Colca Canyon

7:30 am. Start: Our tour driver will pick you up at your hotel and then be transferred to Chivay, during this tour you will appreciate inscribable landscapes as well as a beautiful flora and fauna.
Chivay: it is a city in the Colca Valley, capital of the Caylloma province in the region of Arequipa, Peru. Located at approximately 12,000 feet above sea level, it is located upstream of the famous Colca Canyon. It has a central city square and an active market. Ten kilometers to the east, and 1,500 meters above the city of Chivay is the source of Chivay obsidian.
Yanque: 7 km west of Chivay, has the most beautiful and lively main square, and sports its best church (from the outside, at least): the Immaculate Conception Church, whose ornate baroque door has an almost churrigueresque appearance ( elaborate and intricately decorated Spanish style). Local children in traditional costumes dance to the rhythm of the music in the main square most mornings around 7 am to catch tourists heading to Cruz del Condor.
Colca Canyon.

Day 2

Colca Canyon - Arequipa City

Early in the morning we will travel to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to appreciate the flight of these majestic animals.
Our guide will take you to walk through the canyon for 1 hour and then return to the vehicle to return to Chivay. Along the way, stop to visit some interesting villages, and stop at the viewpoints to enjoy the impressive valley terraces and pre-Inca tombs.
After lunch in Chivay, you will be transferred back to Arequipa.
End of service

Includes

Not included

Activities

Notes

It is recommended to bring: Camera or video camera, Sunglasses, sunscreen, caps or hats, Snacks and / or drinks for the tour.
Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
Any material loss or accident is the responsibility of the client.
The service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies.
If you take or buy snacks during the tours, preferably they are light (dried fruits, cookies and water).
If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" with no place for Claims, Postponements or Returns.

Hotel

La Casa de Mamayacchi o similar

The Casa de Mamayachi is basically built with materials from the area, but they have the comforts you need to make your visit to Colca a pleasant experience.
The accommodation is subject to the availability of rooms for the date of your trip. Otherwise, you will be accommodated in an establishment of similar category and service.