Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
Enjoy an exciting adventure that is the most popular in the white city of Arequipa. During this tour, we will explore the charming town of Chivay, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a folklore show and relax in the hot springs.
A highlight of our tour is the visit to La Cruz del Cóndor, known as the Colca Canyon viewpoint. From here, you can marvel at the majestic appearances of the Andean condors, while admiring the stunning views of the canyon. Additionally, we’ll make stops at picturesque traditional villages along the way and enjoy spectacular views of different types of auquénids, expansive landscapes, and archaeological remains.
This 2-day tour will immerse you in the natural beauty and culture of the region, giving you an unforgettable experience in the Colca Canyon.
Itinerary Colca Canyon 2 Days
DAY 1: Scenic Landscapes, Charming Towns, and Relaxing Thermal Baths
We begin the tour by picking you up at your hotel in Arequipa at 8:00 in the morning. We will board the transport that will take us to the town of Chivay. Along the way, we will make some stops to appreciate and take photos of places of interest, such as the Pampas of Cañahuas, Patahuasi , Taqora and Patapampa . These extensive landscapes present rock formations, lagoons, snow-capped mountains, flora and fauna typical of the region.
Approximately at noon, we will arrive in Chivay and we will go to the reserved hostel to settle in and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the thermal baths of La Calera and a small museum next to them, where we will enjoy a folklore show. In the evening, we will have dinner on our own and spend the night.
DAY 2: Condor Watching, Colonial Towns, and Canyon-edge Strolls
We will start the day early, at 5:30 in the morning, after having breakfast. We will go to the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint. On the way, our first stop will be in the town of Yanque, where we can appreciate some typical dances and its colonial church with beautiful portals.
At approximately 8:00 in the morning, we will arrive at La Cruz del Cóndor, from where we will be able to observe the flight of the condors, immense birds in danger of extinction, and we will enjoy spectacular views of the canyon. We will also have the option of taking a 40-minute walk along the edge of the canyon (optional).
On our return route to Chivay, we will make a stop at the Antahuilque viewpoint , from where we can take impressive photos of the Colca Canyon in its entirety. Then, we will visit the tombs of Choquetico , where we will contemplate its archaeological remains, holes excavated in the slopes of Cerro Cabanaconde. Next, we will visit the town of Maca and its mestizo baroque style church.
Finally, we will arrive in Chivay for lunch and begin our return trip to Arequipa, arriving around 5:30 in the afternoon.
Includes
- Private tourist transportation.
- Official Bilingual Guide.
- Accommodation in Chivay
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- Folklore show.
No Incluye
- Tourist ticket. (S/.70.00)
- Enter the thermal baths of La Calera. ( S/.15.00)
- 02 lunches
- 01 dinner
Packing list Colca Canyon 2 Days
- A bottle of Water (1 Liter).
- Light, warm clothing (it is cold in the morning and hot during the day).
- Personal backpack with the essentials for the tour.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and cap.
- Personal medication.
- Photographic camera.
- Comfortable hiking shoes.
- Energizing snack, chocolate or candy.
Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
Enjoy an exciting adventure that is the most popular in the white city of Arequipa. During this tour, we will explore the charming town of Chivay, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a folklore show and relax in the hot springs.
A highlight of our tour is the visit to La Cruz del Cóndor, known as the Colca Canyon viewpoint. From here, you can marvel at the majestic appearances of the Andean condors, while admiring the stunning views of the canyon. Additionally, we’ll make stops at picturesque traditional villages along the way and enjoy spectacular views of different types of auquénids, expansive landscapes, and archaeological remains.
This 2-day tour will immerse you in the natural beauty and culture of the region, giving you an unforgettable experience in the Colca Canyon.
DAY 1: Scenic Landscapes, Charming Towns, and Relaxing Thermal Baths
We begin the tour by picking you up at your hotel in Arequipa at 8:00 in the morning. We will board the transport that will take us to the town of Chivay. Along the way, we will make some stops to appreciate and take photos of places of interest, such as the Pampas of Cañahuas, Patahuasi , Taqora and Patapampa . These extensive landscapes present rock formations, lagoons, snow-capped mountains, flora and fauna typical of the region.
Approximately at noon, we will arrive in Chivay and we will go to the reserved hostel to settle in and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the thermal baths of La Calera and a small museum next to them, where we will enjoy a folklore show. In the evening, we will have dinner on our own and spend the night.
DAY 2: Condor Watching, Colonial Towns, and Canyon-edge Strolls
We will start the day early, at 5:30 in the morning, after having breakfast. We will go to the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint. On the way, our first stop will be in the town of Yanque, where we can appreciate some typical dances and its colonial church with beautiful portals.
At approximately 8:00 in the morning, we will arrive at La Cruz del Cóndor, from where we will be able to observe the flight of the condors, immense birds in danger of extinction, and we will enjoy spectacular views of the canyon. We will also have the option of taking a 40-minute walk along the edge of the canyon (optional).
On our return route to Chivay, we will make a stop at the Antahuilque viewpoint , from where we can take impressive photos of the Colca Canyon in its entirety. Then, we will visit the tombs of Choquetico , where we will contemplate its archaeological remains, holes excavated in the slopes of Cerro Cabanaconde. Next, we will visit the town of Maca and its mestizo baroque style church.
Finally, we will arrive in Chivay for lunch and begin our return trip to Arequipa, arriving around 5:30 in the afternoon.
Includes
- Private tourist transportation.
- Official Bilingual Guide.
- Accommodation in Chivay
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- Folklore show.
- Tourist ticket. (S/.70.00)
- Enter the thermal baths of La Calera. ( S/.15.00)
- 02 lunches
- 01 dinner
- A bottle of Water (1 Liter).
- Light, warm clothing (it is cold in the morning and hot during the day).
- Personal backpack with the essentials for the tour.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and cap.
- Personal medication.
- Photographic camera.
- Comfortable hiking shoes.
- Energizing snack, chocolate or candy.
