Calle Palacio Viejo 206-B - Cercado - Arequipa
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EnglishColca Canyon 1 Day Tour
PRICE
$ 23.00
Daily departures
QUALIFICATION
According to the opinion of 25 people
TOUR TO THE COLCA CANYON FROM AREQUIPA IN A FULL DAY AND MAJESTIC FLIGHT OF THE ANDEAN CONDOR
SUMMARY
Pick up time from hotels: Between 03:00am to 03:30am
Duration: 14 hours approximately
Ending time: 05:00pm
End place: Moral Street with Santa Catalina
Number of participants:
- SHARED: 19 people
- PRIVATE: Upon request
THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Pick up from your Hotel in the center of Arequipa
Continental breakfast
Tourist stops throughout the tour
Tourist transport for the entire tour
Professional guide in Spanish and English throughout the tour
THIS PROGRAM DOESN´T INCLUDE:
- Lunch in a tourist restaurant in Chivay
- Entrance to the Colca Canyon:
- Europe/USA: S/. 70.00
- Latin American: S/. 40.00
- Peruvian: S/. 20.00
- Entrance to the Hot Springs: S/. 15.00
WHAT PLACES WILL WE KNOW?
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Patahuasi
At this point we can observe the stone castles of Patahuasi, located on a mountain.
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Patapampa, viewpoint of the Volcanoes
It is the highest point of the route located at 4800 m.s.n.m, from which we can observe the Ampato and Sabancaya volcanoes.
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Chivay town
Located at 3500 m.s.n.m., it is the main town of the Colca Valley.
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Viewpoint of the Cross of the Condor
Main point of the tour, and a propitious place for the sighting of the majestic flight of the Andean Condor.
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Colca Valley viewpoints
During the tour to the viewpoint of the cross, we will be able to observe different points from where the spectacular Colca Valley can be seen.
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Maca town and church
Representative church of the Colca Valley, it has luxurious relics inside.
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Chacapi hot springs
A relaxing bath in this place to be able to regain strength, and cure ills since they are healing waters..
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Tocra
In the tocra wetlands we can see South American camelids such as Llamas and Alpacas grazing freely..
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Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve
In the Salinas reserve we will observe Vicuñas that live freely and the back of the Misti Volcano.
DETAILED ITINERARY
03:00am to 03:30am – Pick up from hotels in the center of Arequipa.
03:30am- Departure from Arequipa to Chivay.
After 03 hours of travel we will arrive at the town of Chivay where we will taste a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we will move to the Viewpoint of the Cruz del Condor, which is 01 hour away, it is the observation point of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Condor. At this point we will spend an average of 45 minutes to observe the beauty of the Colca canyon.On the way back we will stop at the viewpoints of the area from where we will observe the impressive terraces of the Valley and in the town of Maca, where we will see its church and optional taste of local drinks such as Colca Sour, made with products from the zone.
Before lunch we will enjoy a relaxing bath in the Yanque Hot Springs (optional entrance) whose thermal medicinal waters range between 35º C to 38º C in the pools.
12:30pm - Lunch in Chivay.
We start our way back to Arequipa and during the journey we will stop at the Viewpoint of the Cruz del Condor, which is also the highest area of the road (4800 m.s.n.m) from where we will appreciate a large part of the western mountain range. Then we will also make a small stop in the Toccra wetlands where we will observe a large number of Alpacas grazing freely in the area.
Bordering the snowy Chachani towards Pampa Cañahuas we will pass through the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, home to vicuñas which live freely in this area.
05:00pm – We will arrive in the city of Arequipa and we will leave you very close to the Main Square.
WHAT TO BRING?
- Warm clothes
- Suitable sneakers for short walks
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Little suitcase
- Bathing suit for hot springs
PRIVATE TOUR TO THE COLCA CANYON
If you are traveling alone, as a family, partner or friends and you want a more personalized tour, we can offer you the private tour to the Colca Canyon, it includes a transport and private guide, as well as pick up from your hotel and upon return we leave you at the door of his hotel. The times are more flexible so that they can enjoy the tour in their own way.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
- Prices not valid for long holidays: Holy Week, National Holidays, Christmas, New Years. For these dates add 25%.
- Prices include IGV, in case the client wants a ticket or invoice, it will be granted without adding any amount.
- The prices are expressed in soles, they are per person. If the client wishes to make the payment in dollars, the exchange rate in force on the day of purchase will be applied.
- To confirm a reservation, the payment of 100% of the service is requested before the tour, otherwise the service will be canceled.
- MINORS: Children under 03 years have a 100% discount on the price, sharing a seat and food with adults. Children from 03 to 08 years old have a 10% discount on all services. Children from 09 years old pay adult rate. Only 01 child under 03 years old is accepted with a 100% discount for every 04 adults.
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