Arequipa: Full Day Tour to the Colca Canyon

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ID: GYG531575-922992
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Country: Peru

Duration: 14:00 hours


Description

Be part of a full day tour to see the Andean Condor fly over in its natural habitat through the Colca Canyon in the Arequipa region.
At approximately 3:00 AM our transportation will pick you up at your hotel in the center of the city of Arequipa to begin your day tour to the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world, then we will take the Yura highway. , bordering the high Andean mountains that are within the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve, which is the habitat of South American Camelids such as the Vicuña and the Guanaco. At approximately 6:00 am we will arrive at the town of Chivay; where you will have time to enjoy breakfast, then we will continue with the trip for approximately one hour until we reach the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor. Here we will stop at a strategic point to contemplate the natural beauty of the Colca Canyon and also to observe the flight. of the condors. On the way back, we will make stops in the different towns of Yanque, Maca and Pinchollo, which have beautiful colonial churches. We will also go to the Choquetico and Antahuilque viewpoints from where we will observe the surprising platforms of the valley, the tombs from the pre-Inca era. Later we will return to the town of Chivay to enjoy a Buffet lunch. Next you will have the opportunity to enjoy the thermal baths in La Calera (optional) where you can also do adventure activities such as Cayac and atvs for an additional cost, we will stay there for approximately one hour.
At approximately 2:00 PM the return trip to Arequipa begins, where on the way you will visit the highest point between Arequipa and the Colca Canyon: Patapampa (4800 meters above sea level), from where you can see the volcanic mountain range. . The tour will end around 5:00 p.m. when we arrive at the center of the city of Arequipa.

Highlights

  • Travel through the high Andean mountains of the Arequipa region.
  • Observe the flight of the Andean condors in their natural habitat
  • Visit the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest canyons in the world
  • Enjoy a high Andean lunch with local ingredients.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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NOT INCLUDED

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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.