Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour promotional price

On this 2-day tour, we'll explore the Colca Canyon, known as one of the deepest canyons in the world. We'll also observing one of the largest birds on the planet: the Andean Condor
Day 1: Arequipa to Chivay - Cabanaconde

Depart from Arequipa and head to the town of Chivay. Travel from 4,850 meters DAY 01:
7:30am to 8:00am - Pick-up from hotels in downtown Arequipa.


8:00 AM - We begin our journey to one of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in the world. Our base of operations will be the town of Chivay , which we will reach in approximately 4 hours, including all tourist stops. Our first stop will be Pampa Cañahuas , where we can observe the vicuñas that inhabit this area. Nearby, we will visit Patahuasi to drink traditional coca tea , an essential beverage for altitude sickness (soroche). Next, we will make a brief stop at the Toccra Wetlands , where we will see a large number of alpacas grazing freely. A mandatory stop is the Mirador de los Volcanes (Volcanoes Viewpoint ), the highest point on the road at 4,800 meters above sea level , from where we will appreciate a large part of the western mountain range. From this point, it will only be 40 minutes to reach the town of Chivay.


12:30 pm - We will arrive in Chivay for a delicious lunch (at the client's expense). After lunch, we will check into our respective hotels. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs (optional entrance fee at the client's expense), where the thermal waters range from 35°C to 38°C in the pools.

For dinner (at the customer's expense) we will be able to enjoy a folkloric show with typical dances of the area.

Overnight stay in Chivay .
DAY 02:
Breakfast. After breakfast, we will travel to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint , located about an hour away. This viewpoint offers stunning views of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the condor . We will spend approximately 45 minutes here to admire the beauty of the Colca Canyon.


On the way back we will stop at the viewpoints in the area from where we will observe the impressive terraced fields of the valley and in the town of Maca, where we will see its church and optionally taste local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made from local products.


12:00pm - Lunch in Chivay. (Payment at the client's expense)


1:00 PM – We will return to the city of Arequipa. If we didn't visit any of the tourist sites on the way to Chivay on the first day of our tour, we can make a stop on the return trip to see all the sights, depending on the weather and the group.


5:00pm – We will arrive in the city of Arequipa, and we will drop you off near the main square.

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.

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.