Group size: 1 to 10 persons
Maximum altitude: 4500 masl.
Transportation: Tourist transportation round trip
Service: Group
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: Full Day
Departure: Starts between 3:00 am and 3:30 hrs.
Return: The tour ends at 5:00 hrs.
EXPERIENCES:
- Tour the high Andean mountains of the Arequipa region.
- Watch the flight of the Andean condors in their natural habitat.
- Visit the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest canyons in the world.
INTRODUCTION
Colca Canyon – Full Day, is an experience where we will explore the Condor’s Cross, an emblematic site to witness these impressive birds in their natural habitat.
We will visit several viewpoints, such as Antahuilque, from where you can appreciate ancient Inca terraced farming systems, and you will also have the opportunity to relax in the hot springs.
Resumen
Embark on an exciting one-day adventure in the Colca Canyon Full Day in Arequipa. We will visit the Cruz del Condor, an emblematic place to observe these majestic birds.
We will visit several viewpoints, such as Antahuilque, where you can admire ancient Inca terraced farming systems, and enjoy the hot springs. After a delicious lunch, we will return to Arequipa, stopping at the Volcanoes viewpoint on the way back. This excursion, which lasts approximately 12 hours, will give you the best opportunity to witness the flight of the condors in the Colca Canyon. At the end of the day, we will return to the city of Arequipa.
Itinerario
Colca Canyon Full Day
Day 1
We will start early, between 3:00 and 3:30 am, picking you up from your lodging in the historic center of the city to go to the Colca Valley.
After approximately 3 hours of travel, we will arrive in Chivay to enjoy breakfast.
Then, we will head to the Cruz del Condor, a sacred and mystical place that offers an impressive view of the canyon and the Condor Sanctuary, where you will be able to witness the spectacular flight of these birds.
We will continue the tour making stops at several viewpoints to visit attractions such as pre-Inca and Inca terraces. At the Antahuilque viewpoint in Pinchollo, you will be able to admire hanging tombs and lithomachines. In Maca, the beautiful colonial church of Santa Ana stands out, while in Yanque you can relax in the thermo-medicinal waters.es.
Optional, you can enjoy activities such as Zip Linning.
At 12:00 pm, we will enjoy a buffet lunch in the picturesque village of Chivay.
Afterwards, we will return to Arequipa, making a stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes to appreciate the impressive mountain range and active volcanoes.
On the way, you will be able to observe thaws, the Bofedales de Tocra, wild birds, llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat, as well as the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, where we will see vicuñas in the wild protected by Peruvian law.
We expect to arrive in Arequipa around 5:00 pm.
This concludes our one day Colca Canyon Tour service.
Incluye
Includes
Hotel pick-up (Arequipa downtown)
Professional bilingual guide.
Permanent assistance.
Continental breakfast.
Tourist Mobility.
Not included
Tourist Ticket to access the Colca:
Peruvian: S/.40.00 / Student (child): S/.5.00
Foreigner: S/.70.00 / Student (child): S/.20.00
Entrance ticket to the Thermal Baths (Optional): S/.15.00
Souvenirs.
Snacks and beverages during the tour
Service gratuities (optional, voluntary).
Lunch buffet service.
Recomendaciones
Recommendations
Trekking Shoes
Comfortable clothes
Sun block
Sun hat
Sunglasses
