From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Adventure Tour
ID: GYG960942-1494778
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the Colca Canyon on a 2-day adventure tour from Arequipa. See the Cruz del Condor, visit the Callalli Castles, and relax in the Chacapi hot springs.
Embark on a 2-day adventure from Arequipa to Cusco. Visit the Cruz del Cóndor, the Colca Canyon, and the Colca Valley. Admire the natural beauty of the Colca Canyon and the Colca Valley.
Day 1:
Start your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Arequipa. Head to the Cruz del Cóndor, stopping only for breakfast. Arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor and admire the view of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world.
On your way back, stop at the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, which have beautiful colonial churches. Visit the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints, where you can see pre-Inca tombs and models and the beautiful landscape of the Colca Valley.
See the traditional costumes, camels, and trained birds, and try traditional drinks such as Colca Sour. Stop for lunch in Chivay and then head to the Chacapi hot springs. Relax in the natural pools or enjoy the beautiful views.
Choose from a range of adventure activities such as canopy, ATV, or kayaking. Afterward, head to your hotel in Chivay. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2:
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Chivay. Head to the high part of the Colca Valley, passing through traditional towns like Tuti and Sibayo. Stop to admire the impressive Callalli castles, rock formations that look like medieval castles formed by water and wind erosion.
Pass by the Condoroma Dam and the Stone Forest in Yauri. Continue to Cusco, stopping at the Langui Lagoon, a 25-kilometer natural mirror. Stop in Sicuani for lunch before passing through Andahuaylillas and Urcos. Arrive in Cusco in the late afternoon.
Highlights
- Discover the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world
- Admire the impressive rock formations of the Callalli Castles
- Visit the Cruz del Condor and see the Andean condors in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a relaxing soak in the Chacapi hot springs with stunning views
- Learn about the traditional customs and costumes of the local people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking.
Bring swimwear for the thermal baths.
Consider bringing snacks and water for the journey.
Be prepared for early morning departure.
Adventure activities are optional and at additional cost.
INCLUDED
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
- 1 night at a hotel in Chivay (Colca)
- 2 breakfasts per person
- Tour with ongoing assistance
- Personalized transportation from Chivay to Cusco with sightseeing stops
- Transfers
NOT INCLUDED
- Mandatory entrance ticket: 20 Peruvian soles, 40 South American soles, and 70 soles for others
- Optional entrance ticket to the hot springs: 15 soles
- Meals not mentioned
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.
