From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full Day + thermal waters
ID: GYG850769-1344486
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the beauty of the Colca Canyon on a full-day tour from Arequipa. Admire the views of the canyon, see the Cruz del Condor, and visit the Chacapi hot springs.
Discover the natural beauty of the Colca Canyon on a full-day guided tour from Arequipa. Admire the Andean landscapes, visit the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, and relax in the Chacapi hot springs.
Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Arequipa and head to the picturesque Andean town of Chivay. Stop for a light breakfast of local specialties before continuing to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint.
Spend an hour at the viewpoint to admire the views of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Keep an eye out for the majestic condors that soar through the skies of the Andes.
Continue your journey to the Wayrapunko and Antahuilque viewpoints to see the hanging tombs, lithic models, and pre-Inca and Inca terraces. Then, stop at the Chacapi hot springs to relax in the healing waters for 45 minutes.
If you prefer, you can take part in optional activities like zip-lining or kayaking. After your time in the hot springs, stop for lunch in Chivay or another nearby town.
Continue your journey to the Mirador de los Volcanes viewpoint to see the Chila mountain range, the snow-capped peaks of Ampato and Hualca Hualca, the Sabancaya volcano, and the Pichu Pichu volcano.
Finally, drive through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a majestic natural space where you can see the silhouettes of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. Return to Arequipa where your tour ends.
Highlights
- Admire the stunning views of the Colca Canyon from the Cruz del Condor
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast in Chivay, a picturesque Andean village
- Visit the Wayrapunko and Antahuilque viewpoints for more breathtaking views
- Relax in the Chacapi hot springs or try ziplining or kayaking on your own
- See the Misti and Chachani volcanoes in the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pick up from hotel in arequipa
- Tourist transportation
- English/Spanish speaking guide
- Continental breakfast.
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fee to the Colca Canyon natural area: 70 S/ (18.60 US$) per person.
- Entrance fee to the Colca hot springs: 15 S/ (4 US$) per person.
- Lunch
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
