Activity Arequipa, Peru
2 Days of Natural Experience in the Colca Canyon
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About this activity
We delve into dazzling nature, lively culture and delicious gastronomy. We will see a valley with a great diversity of flora and fauna, beautiful terraces. Place where we can appreciate the majestic flight of the Condor. Colca guards a great natural and cultural heritage, highlighting in a pure way the survival of two fundamental ethnic groups: Collaguas and Cabanas.
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 12 people
- People per booking
- 1–12
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- PERUVIAN CULTURE TRAVEL
Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Youth (18–24 years) · Adults (25–50 years) · Seniors (51–75 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Tourist tickets for the cross of the condor
- Included: Transport service
- Included: Tour guide (certified)
Not included
- Not included: Feeding
- Not included: Tickets to the thermal baths (USD$ 5.00)
- Not included: Accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1 · From Arequipa to Colca
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Stop 1
15 min
Where we will see the habitat of the South American camelids and vicuñas.
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Patahuasi
15 min
We will make a stop in Patahuasi to taste Mate Coca, a traditional drink essential for altitude sickness.
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one hour
We will visit the Chivay square and its Market, then we will move to the La Calera thermal baths (temperature from 35º to 38º (centigrade degrees)
Day 2 · From Colca to the Cruz del Condor
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Mirador Cruz del Condor
one hour Admission included
Pick up and departure to the Cruz del Cóndor, enjoying the landscape of the Colca Valley, until reaching the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, from this point you can observe the beauty of the Colca Canyon and the enigmatic flight of the Condors.
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Mirador de Wayra Punku
15 min
We will continue to the town of Chivay on the way we will make stops visiting the town of Pinchollo where the Wayrapunko Viewpoint is located, it has a magnificent landscape view of the Colca Valley.
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Maca
20 min
Then we visit the town of Maca and we will visit its Colonial Church, optional to taste drinks from the area such as the Colca Sour.
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15 min
We continue to the town of Yanque, we visit its church, which is the most beautiful in the Colca Valley.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- El Portal de San Lazaro
- Leon Park Hostal
- Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
- Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
- Rosa Maria
- Terramistica Centro By Casa Consuelo
- Hotel La Posada Real
- Hostal Cristal de Luna
- Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
- Hotel Maison du Soleil
- Hotel Terrazas Del Sol
- Damelich Hostal
and 140 more pickup points
08:00 a.m. Pick up from the hotel and departure along the Yura road,
Using your ticket
Tickets for independent entrance are for the entrance to the Cruz del Condor
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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