Colca Canyon Full day

Service Details

• Type of experience: Full day
• Duration: 1 day
• Departure from: Arequipa
• Group: Medium
• Difficulty: Low
• Guide: Professional Travel Guide

Overview

Itinerary

1. 3:00 – 3:30 a.m.

   I'll pick you up at the various hostels for the trip to the city of Chivay

2. 6:30–7:00 a.m.

   We'll have breakfast and then head to “La Cruz del Cóndor”

3. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

    Cruz del Cóndor Lookout

   Here, we’ll be able to admire the flight of the condors and the depth of the Colca Canyon for about an hour. During the tour, we’ll take in the beautiful scenery of the canyon, which blends with the vegetation and the local people.

4. 9:30–11:00 a.m.

    Return to Chivay

   On the way back to Chivay, we’ll make several stops at notable sites in the area, such as the Antahuilque overlooks, where we’ll view the Inca and pre-Inca terraces, and the Choquetico overlook, where we’ll see the hanging tombs.

5.   Visit the town of Yanke

   We'll be able to enjoy the relaxing 38°C hot springs; we'll stay here for about an hour.

6. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

   Lunch in Chivay (at the passenger's expense)

7. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Return by bus to Arequipa

   On our return to the city of Arequipa, we’ll make stops at the most notable sites, such as Patapampa, located at 4,910 meters above sea level. From here, we’ll be able to see three different volcanoes: Hualcahualca, Sabancaya, and Ampampato; and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where we’ll be able to see South American camelids such as vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas.

8. 5:00 p.m.

    Drop off at the respective lodging

9.  End of service

What's Included

Recommendations

• Just bring a little bag.
• Sunscreen.
• Sunglasses.
• Camera.
• A warm jacket.