SUMMARY
Pick up time from hotels: Between 07:30am to 08:00am
Duration: 02 days
Ending time: 04:00pm (second day)
End place: Moral Street with Santa Catalina
Maximum number of participants:
Chivay town
Located at 3500 m.s.n.m., it is the main town of the Colca Valley.
Patahuasi
At this point we can observe the stone castles of Patahuasi, located on a mountain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maca town and church
Representative church of the Colca Valley, it has luxurious relics inside.
Chacapi hot springs
A relaxing bath in this place to be able to regain strength, and cure ills since they are healing waters..
Tocra
In the tocra wetlands we can see South American camelids such as Llamas and Alpacas grazing freely..
Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve
In the Salinas reserve we will observe Vicuñas that live freely and the back of the Misti Volcano.
DAY 01:
07:00am Pick up from hotels in the center of Arequipa.
08:00am We begin our journey to one of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in the world. Our point of operations will be the town of Chivay, which we will arrive in approximately 04 hours, counting all the tourist stops. As a first point we will pass through the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, where we can appreciate the vicuñas that inhabit this area, after that very close we will visit Patahuasi to drink the traditional Mate de coca, a traditional drink essential for altitude sickness. (mountain sickness). 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. An obligatory stop at the Viewpoint of Volcanoes, the highest point on the road that reaches 4800 m.s.n.m, from where we will appreciate much of the western mountain range, from this point it would only take 40 minutes to reach the town of Chivay.
12:30pm We will arrive in Chivay to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch we will settle in our respective hotels. During the afternoon we will take a walk through the towns of the upper area of the Colca Valley, among which they count: Sibayo, Callalli, Tuti and we will also visit the Mollepunku Caves where we will find rock art made by ancient cultures. Overnight in Chivay.
Dinner in Chivay (payment on behalf of the client). Rest in hotel in Chivay.
DAY 02:
06:00am 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 our return we will stop at the viewpoints of the area from where we will observe the impressive terraces of 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.
12:00pm Buffet Lunch in Chivay. (payment on behalf of the client)
01:00pm We will return fully to the city of Arequipa. If on the first day of our tour we did not know a point on the way to Chivay, on the return we can make a stop to meet all the tourist stops, this depending on the weather and the group.
04:00pm We will arrive in the city of Arequipa, and we will leave you near the Main Square.
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.
PRICE:
The price depends on the number of people, in the following table the price per person according to the quantity is indicated.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
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