The Colca Canyon is the deepest in the world and truly an incredible site. This tour is a great escape from the city and gives travelers the opportunity to experience Andean culture. Below is a general outline of our full day tour.
· You will be picked up from your hotel or hostel between 3:00am and 3:30am and drive north to Chivay where you will eat a simple breakfast.
· We then head west to the Condor Cross located on the rim of the Colca Canyon. You will have one hour to enjoy the views and look for condors.
· We will make our way back towards Chivay making stops at Antawilke to see pre-Incan terraces, a small colonial town called Maca, and the Yanque hotsprings to bathe in the hot pools for one hour.
· Upon arriving to Chivay we will stop at a local restaurant to eat a buffet lunch.
· We then head back towards Arequipa making two final stops along the way at Patapama and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
· You will be dropped off back at your hotel around 5:30pm.
Not wheelchair accessible. Near public transportation. Infants must sit on laps. Most travelers can participate. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Colca Full Day Tour - Private
6/14/2021 - 12/25/2024
Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
Colca Full Day Tour - Group
6/14/2021 - 12/25/2024
Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
6/14/2021 - 12/25/2024
Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up clients from hotels and hostels in Arequipa's city center. We can also pick you up from Arequipa's Plaza de Armas if your hotel, hostel or AirBnB is not located in the city center.