Colca Canyon Arequipa 2D / 1N

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Viewpoint Colca Canyon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Colca Canyon Viewpoint — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We will visit the Colca Canyon, the deepest in Peru, with more than 4000 meters deep. We will enjoy beautiful landscapes that surround from the Arequipa Exit until we reach the Canyon, we will also observe the Vicuñas National Reserve in Arequipa.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–19
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Aremika Travel

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional Guide
Included: Transfer in tourist mobilities throughout the tour

Not included

Not included: Entrance to the Colca Canyon
Not included: Admission Thermal Baths la Calera (optional)
Not included: Transfer to hotels not in CHivay
Not included: Accommodation not included

Itinerary

Day 1 · Heading to the Colca Canyon

Chivay

50 min

At 07:00 am Pick up at the hotel and departure from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon.

We headed down the paved road towards Yura, crossing Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahuas. Observing the incompatible South American camelids like; vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and migratory birds.

After reaching Vizcachani. We enjoy a Coca tea, to acclimatize the body, for height. Continuing with the tour we appreciate the tocjras, lagoons and bojedales and at the same time observe some migratory birds such as Flamingos, ibis.

Continuing we reach the highest point of the Patapampa route, also called the viewpoint of the Volcanoes. From there you can see the volcanic chain in particular: al Hualcahualca, Sabancalla and Ampato. After the view we descend to the town of Chivay. (3600 m) Lunch.

Accommodation at the Hotel.
La Calera

40 min Admission not included

We will be able to enjoy the thermomedical waters in the town of Chivay.

Day 2 · Colca Canyon and Cruz del Condor

Colca Canyon

40 min Admission not included

In the morning at 05.30 am breakfast at the hotel. Then leave for the Cross of the Condor where we will stay for a period of 2 hours approx. Place where you can appreciate in its greatest dimension the depth of the Colca Canyon and also the flight of the Condor at close range.

Return to Arequipa we will observe archaeological remains, pre-Inca agricultural terraces and other panoramic views of Colca Canyon. We will pass through the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, Yanque in the latter we will make a stop, where we can observe its typical Churches, its artisan center, the typical dress of its inhabitants, among others.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

El Portal de San Lazaro
Hotel Cortaderas Arequipa
Hotel Rosa Mistika
Leon Park Hostal
Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
Terramistica Centro By Casa Consuelo
Asvea INN
Hotel Terra By Refugio Ecologico
Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
Hotel Maison du Soleil
Hotel Terrazas Del Sol
Hotel Rosa Mistika Inn

and 223 more pickup points

I pick them up from hotels in the historic center of Arequipa.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.