Full-Day Tour of the Colca Canyon from Arequipa
Visit the Cruz del Cóndor, the viewpoints, and the towns of Colca on a one-day tour from Arequipa, including transportation, a guide, and a continental breakfast.
Highlights
- Cruz del Cóndor Lookout
- Terraces and Landscapes of the Valley
- Departure from and return to the lodging in Arequipa
Service Details
- Type of experience: Full day
- Duration: 1 day
- Departure from: Arequipa
- Group: Medium
- Difficulty: Low
- Guide: Professional Travel Guide
Overview
The full-day tour to the Colca Canyon from Arequipa takes you through the valley's landscapes on a trip that begins at dawn. After breakfast in Chivay, you'll continue to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to take in the depth of the canyon and watch these birds, if they're around.
The program includes the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints, a visit to Yanque, and an optional visit to the hot springs (separate admission required). The return trip to Arequipa includes scenic stops at Patapampa and the areas around Salinas and Aguada Blanca. The service includes transportation, a guide, pickup and drop-off at your lodging, and breakfast; lunch and the indicated admission fees are not included.
Itinerary
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3:00 – 3:30 a.m.
Pickup and Transfer to Chivay
I'll be picked up between 3:00 and 3:30 to travel to Chivay.
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6:30–7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and departure for the lookout point
A continental breakfast is included before continuing on to Cruz del Cóndor.
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8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Cruz del Cóndor Lookout
Time to take in the canyon scenery and watch for condors, if they're around.
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9:30–11:00 a.m.
Viewpoints of the Valley
Stops in Antahuilque and Choquetico to admire the terraces and other features of the cultural landscape.
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Yankee and optional hot springs
Visit to Yanque and the opportunity to enjoy the hot springs (admission fee applies).
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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch on behalf of the passenger
Stop in Chivay for lunch; the cost is paid separately.
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2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Panoramic Return to Arequipa
Trip to Arequipa with scenic stops in Patapampa and the areas around Salinas and Aguada Blanca.
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5:00 p.m.
Arrival at the lodging
Arrival at the lodging at the end of the tour.
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End of service
End of the one-day tour.
What's Included
Includes
- Tourist transport.
- Professional travel guide.
- Pick up/return to accommodation.
- 01 Continental breakfast
Does not include
- Mandatory entrance fee to the Colca Canyon (Peruvians: S/20.00 soles; South Americans: S/40.00 soles; other nationalities: S/70.00 soles).
- Entrance to the Thermal Baths of Chivay: S/15 Soles.
- Buffet lunch S/.40
- Drinks, extras.
- IGV
Recommendations
- Just bring a little bag.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Camera.
- A warm jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The mandatory Colca ticket and the admission fee for the hot springs are paid separately.
No. A continental breakfast is included; lunch in Chivay is at the passenger's expense.
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