Arequipa: Colca Day Trip with Views & Condor
ID: GYG1359473-2074490
Catégorie:
Pays: Pérou
Durée du projet:
13:30 horaires
Description
Escape the crowds. Enjoy a picnic breakfast by Colca Canyon, witness the Andean Condor, hike hidden pre-Inca trails, and explore traditional villages in a small group from Arequipa.
Leave the conventional tourist trail behind and experience the Colca Canyon in an intimate, authentic way. Your adventure begins with an early morning scenic drive from Arequipa, crossing the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you will spot wild vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas in their natural habitat.
Instead of rushing into noisy, crowded buffet halls like standard tours, your morning features a curated artisan picnic breakfast. Enjoy fresh, locally sourced ingredients in the open air, with the breathtaking Andean landscape as your private backdrop.
Next, we head to the famous Condor's Cross (Cruz del Cóndor) to witness the awe-inspiring flight of the world's largest flying birds. Once the main crowds begin to scatter, we will steer away from the heavy bus routes for a leisurely guided hike along ancient agricultural paths. This gentle walk allows you to truly connect with the valley's nature and admire the pre-Inca terraces up close, which are still farmed by locals today.
Before heading back to Arequipa, we will visit a traditional village to explore its colonial church and living culture, followed by a relaxed lunch highlighting authentic regional gastronomy. We conclude the day by crossing the Patapampa Pass at 4,860 meters (15,944 feet), enjoying panoramic views of the volcanoes before dropping you off at your hotel.
Faits saillants
- Explore a less-visited Colca Valley route away from the classic circuit
- Admire volcano views, ancient terraces, and peaceful Andean landscapes
- Enjoy breakfast and a buffet lunch during your full-day Colca experience
- Relax during optional free time at hot springs in the Colca area
- Escape the massive tourist crowds with an exclusive, smartly timed itinerary.
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
This tour starts very early in the morning and reaches high-altitude areas.
Shared tourist transport may be a van, minibus, or coach depending on group size and daily operation.
Pickup is available only from hotels located in or near Arequipa’s historic center. If your accommodation is outside the pickup area, a nearby meeting point will be assigned.
The itinerary may vary slightly due to weather, traffic, road conditions, local availability, or operational circumstances.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Traditional dances, local tastings, handicrafts, and photos with animals depend on local availability and may require an extra payment.
The Colca tourist ticket and hot springs entrance are not included and must be paid locally in cash.
This activity is not recommended for people with serious heart problems, respiratory issues, severe …
INCLUS
- Shared tourist transport
- Pickup from hotels located in or near Arequipa’s historic center
- Professional tour guide
- Simple breakfast in Chivay
NON INCLUS
- Colca tourist ticket
- Entrance to the hot springs
- Buffet lunch in Chivay
- Personal expenses
- Local tastings, handicrafts, or photos with animals
- Tips
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
