Full Day Tour to Colca from Arequipa
Overview
Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons globally, offers an exciting day trip in Arequipa, showcasing stunning Andean landscapes and the majestic flight of the Andean condor. Travelers will encounter diverse flora and fauna, including llama, alpaca, and vicuña in their natural habitat.
- 🦅 Witness the impressive flight of the Andean condor in its natural environment.
- 🌄 Experience breathtaking views and diverse ecosystems throughout the canyon.
- 💧 Refresh yourself in thermal pools during your visit.
- 🍽️ Taste local gastronomy featuring high Andean products from the Colca Valley.
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Pickup included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free varied buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes based on high Andean products
- Our breakfast consists of bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee and juice.
- Official tour guide
- Lunch does not include drink, but if you are offered options to accompany it. The extra cost is paid directly at the restaurant.
- Chacapi Hot Springs
- Tasting drink in Maca.
- Taxi price outside of pickup locations.
- Tourist Ticket: Peruvians: Foreigners: S/70.00; Latin Americans: S/ 40.00 and Peruvians S/ 20.00
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Abra PatapampaWe start the excursion at 3:00 am, We go to Patapampa, where we will make a stop at the impressive Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest part of our tour at 4900 meters above sea level, from this point you will get great views of the mountain ranges that surround Arequipa and the Colca Valley.
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ChivayWe headed to Chivay, located at 3630 meters above sea level; Here we will enjoy breakfast, and then embark on a tour where we will appreciate wonderful landscapes, pre-Inca terraces, as well as native flora and fauna.
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YanqueVisit the Town of Yanque, a traditional town, where we will observe the typical dance of the Colca Valley, the "Wititi" known as the dance of love, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In addition, you can visit the temple of La Santísima Concepción de Yanque, rebuilt in the 17th century.
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On the way back, we will stop at the Huayra Punko viewpoint, in Pinchollo, and then at the Antahuilque viewpoint, in order to observe some models and pre-Inca hanging tombs. Likewise, we will observe the pre-Inca terraces.
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Mirador Cruz del CondorWe will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor to observe the majesty of the Colca Canyon from a strategic point, as well as the flight of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest non-marine bird on the planet, named cultural and natural heritage of South America.
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MacaThe next stop will be in Maca, a small and picturesque town in the region, where we will taste the traditional Colca Sour drink.
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Hot Springs ChacapiWe will visit the hot springs, where you can bathe and relax with its thermo-medicinal properties. Admission is S/15.00
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ChivayWe will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes made from Andean products
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We will make another stop at the Toccra Bofedales, where we will see camelids and birds such as Andean ducks and flamingos, as well as migratory birds.
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PatahuasiThe last stop will be in Patahuasi, to enjoy a panoramic view in front of Misti and Chachani with stone forests and curious rock formations.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.