Description
In this magnificent tour we will know the Colca Canyon, known for being one of the deepest canyons in the world, approximately reaches a depth of 3850 meters, we will also have the privilege to observe the largest flying bird on the planet: The Condor, we can appreciate its majestic flight in the skies of the Andes and in this part of the Colca Canyon, in addition to all this we can have a direct contact with the nature surrounding the canyon as mountains, vultures, snow-capped mountains and more.
- Price: 64.00 US dollars per person.
- Confirmed departures: Every day.
- Duration: 02 Days.
Tour Details
Tourist transport.
Professional English/Spanish guide.
Meals (1 breakfast + 1 lunch).
Lodging.
Entrance to the Colca Canyon ( Foreigners: S/.70.00 Latin American: S/.40.00 Peruvian: S/.20.00) – OBLIGATORY.
Entrance to the thermal baths La Calera(S/. 15.00 ) – OPTIONAL.
Buffet lunch in Chivay.
Others not mentioned in the Tour.
A bottle of water (1 litre).
Light and warm change of clothes (it is cold in the morning and hot during the day).
Personal backpack with all the essentials for the tour.
Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
Personal medication.
Camera.
Comfortable shoes for the hike.
Extra money in soles.
Snack, chocolate or energizing candy.
Itinerary
A.M. | AREQUIPA – CHIVAY
At 07:30 am we will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa city centre in our tourist transport to start the excursion to the northeast of Arequipa, until we reach Pampa Cañihuas (National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas), habitat of beautiful South American camelids such as vicuñas and guanacos. In the Bofedales de Tojra we will be able to appreciate a variety of migratory birds, including flamingos, Andean gulls, wild ducks, among other animals. Continuing with our tour we arrive at the Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest point of the trip (4,800 m.a.s.l.) from where we can appreciate a great part of the landscape. ) from where we can appreciate a large part of the Cordillera Occidental. On the way we will pass through typical and colonial villages that are located in the valley, arriving at the town of Chivay at approximately 01: 30 pm approximately, where we will have lunch in the restaurant and after a rest we will settle in our lodging, also we will visit the thermal baths of La Calera, a paradisiacal place, surrounded by mountains where the water flows from the interior of the hills to a maximum temperature of 80º C, which are combined with cold waters in a swimming pool until reaching 35º C, ideal temperature for a relaxing bath, later we will return to rest to our lodging.
A.M: | CHIVAY-MIRADOR CRUZ DEL CÓNDOR – AREQUIPA
At 06:00 am after breakfast, we pick up our passengers from the lodge to travel for about 2 hours towards the Cruz del Condor Natural Viewpoint, passing through impressive landscapes along the canyon.
During our trip we will appreciate beautiful views of the Colca River, tombs dating back to pre-Columbian times, agricultural terraces more than a thousand years old, among others. Our local guide will explain aspects about the different population groups that inhabited and still inhabit the Colca Valley.
We will arrive at the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where we will have (2 hours approx.) to admire the natural beauty that the canyon offers and also to observe the majestic flight of the Condors and to make short walks in the surroundings.
Then we will return to the town of Chivay, on the way we will visit some picturesque villages on the route such as: Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque which houses beautiful colonial churches.
Arriving in the town of Chivay we will make a last stop for lunch. Finally we will return to the city of Arequipa, arriving approx. at 5:00 pm.
From: $65.00
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