Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
With the Colca Canyon Tour, you will enjoy the Valley of the Volcanoes, the region’s rich flora and fauna, and the breathtaking Colca Canyon. The Colca Valley is located in the northeastern part of the Arequipa region, at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level, near the Ampato and Sabancaya volcanoes. It is considered one of the deepest canyons in the world, reaching approximately 4,160 meters in depth. Blessed with privileged Andean vegetation due to its climate, it is one of the most extraordinary destinations in the country. Throughout the valley, you can see colorful pre-Inca terraces, and at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, you can witness the majestic flight of the Andean condors.
At the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, you will be able to admire the flight of the condor, a majestic and endangered bird that inhabits the canyon. The region’s diverse fauna allows travelers to spot animals such as alpacas, vicuñas, viscachas, foxes, pumas, eagles, hawks, and owls. You can experience all of this on the Condor Flight Tour.
During the Colca Canyon Tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit the La Calera Hot Springs, located 5 kilometers from the town of Chivay. These thermal baths offer five pools with water temperatures of 38°C, allowing visitors to bathe and enjoy their healing properties, which help with bone, muscle, and skin ailments. The waters of La Calera contain 30% calcium, 19% zinc, and 18% iron, elements known to relieve muscle and bone pain. Here, you can also visit a small archaeological museum, walk across a hanging bridge, and take in a magnificent view, as the complex is located on the banks of the Colca River.
This will be a reward for those with tired legs!
Highlights
- Arequipa (2,335 m.a.s.l.)
- Colca Canyon (4,500 m.a.s.l.)
- Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint (3,800 m.a.s.l.)
- La Calera Hot Springs (3,618 m.a.s.l.)
Itinerary Colca Canyon trek 2 Days / 1 Night
DAY 1: AREQUIPA – CHIVAY
We start from Arequipa at 7:30 am.; we pick you up from your hotel. After 2 hours driving we cross by the National Reservation of Vicuñas (Salinas and Aguada Blanca). Then we stop at Patahuasi, where we can appreciate the Misti Volcano. Here we have to drink a “Coca Tea” (Mate de coca) to avoid altitude sickness, in this stop there is a market of local handicrafts, then we continue and arrive at 4,900 mts., of altitude, and from therewe can appreciate the view of all the volcanoes of the area, like Misti, Chachani, and Ampato (the mountain where Mummy Juanita was found), a nd also we can see mountains like Sabancaya, Halka Halka, Chucura and more. We continue in our transport and we arrive to Chivay at 13.00 (the capital of Colca/Caylloma region). Here we have lunch in a traditional restaurant.After that we visit the Hot Springs, very hot and cleanswimming pools, then we go to our hotel. Dinner accompanied by a folklore show.
DAY 2: CHIVAY- COLCA- AREQUIPA
We have breakfast at 6:00 am. 06:30 We will go to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, a strategic observation point of the canyon and the spectacular flight of the condor. On the way back we will
stop in the towns of Maca and Yanque; which have beautifulcolonial churches, as well as the viewpoints of Antahuilque, Huayrapunko and Peña Blanca, from where we can appreciate
the beautiful landscape of Colca with its impressive pre-Inca terraces. After having lunch in Chivay, then we will go to Arequipa arriving at 16:30 hours.
Includes
- Tourist transport
- Professional guide
- Breakfast
No Incluye
- Thermal baths entrance
Packing list Colca Canyon trek 2 Days / 1 Night
- 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.
Prices Colca Canyon trek 2 Days / 1 Night
- Entrance to the hot springs in Chivay (S/. 15.00 Peruvian Soles).
- Buffet lunch in Chivay (S/. 25.00 Peruvian Soles).
- BTC (Colca Tourist Ticket, allows entry to the Colca Canyon):
- NATIONALS: S/. 20.00 Peruvian Soles
- SOUTH AMERICANS: S/. 40.00 Peruvian Soles
- FOREIGNERS: S/. 70.00 Peruvian Soles
Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
With the Colca Canyon Tour, you will enjoy the Valley of the Volcanoes, the region’s rich flora and fauna, and the breathtaking Colca Canyon. The Colca Valley is located in the northeastern part of the Arequipa region, at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level, near the Ampato and Sabancaya volcanoes. It is considered one of the deepest canyons in the world, reaching approximately 4,160 meters in depth. Blessed with privileged Andean vegetation due to its climate, it is one of the most extraordinary destinations in the country. Throughout the valley, you can see colorful pre-Inca terraces, and at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, you can witness the majestic flight of the Andean condors.
At the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, you will be able to admire the flight of the condor, a majestic and endangered bird that inhabits the canyon. The region’s diverse fauna allows travelers to spot animals such as alpacas, vicuñas, viscachas, foxes, pumas, eagles, hawks, and owls. You can experience all of this on the Condor Flight Tour.
During the Colca Canyon Tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit the La Calera Hot Springs, located 5 kilometers from the town of Chivay. These thermal baths offer five pools with water temperatures of 38°C, allowing visitors to bathe and enjoy their healing properties, which help with bone, muscle, and skin ailments. The waters of La Calera contain 30% calcium, 19% zinc, and 18% iron, elements known to relieve muscle and bone pain. Here, you can also visit a small archaeological museum, walk across a hanging bridge, and take in a magnificent view, as the complex is located on the banks of the Colca River.
This will be a reward for those with tired legs!
Highlights
- Arequipa (2,335 m.a.s.l.)
- Colca Canyon (4,500 m.a.s.l.)
- Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint (3,800 m.a.s.l.)
- La Calera Hot Springs (3,618 m.a.s.l.)
DAY 1: AREQUIPA – CHIVAY
We start from Arequipa at 7:30 am.; we pick you up from your hotel. After 2 hours driving we cross by the National Reservation of Vicuñas (Salinas and Aguada Blanca). Then we stop at Patahuasi, where we can appreciate the Misti Volcano. Here we have to drink a “Coca Tea” (Mate de coca) to avoid altitude sickness, in this stop there is a market of local handicrafts, then we continue and arrive at 4,900 mts., of altitude, and from therewe can appreciate the view of all the volcanoes of the area, like Misti, Chachani, and Ampato (the mountain where Mummy Juanita was found), a nd also we can see mountains like Sabancaya, Halka Halka, Chucura and more. We continue in our transport and we arrive to Chivay at 13.00 (the capital of Colca/Caylloma region). Here we have lunch in a traditional restaurant.After that we visit the Hot Springs, very hot and cleanswimming pools, then we go to our hotel. Dinner accompanied by a folklore show.
DAY 2: CHIVAY- COLCA- AREQUIPA
We have breakfast at 6:00 am. 06:30 We will go to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, a strategic observation point of the canyon and the spectacular flight of the condor. On the way back we will
stop in the towns of Maca and Yanque; which have beautifulcolonial churches, as well as the viewpoints of Antahuilque, Huayrapunko and Peña Blanca, from where we can appreciate
the beautiful landscape of Colca with its impressive pre-Inca terraces. After having lunch in Chivay, then we will go to Arequipa arriving at 16:30 hours.
Includes
- Tourist transport
- Professional guide
- Breakfast
- Thermal baths entrance
- 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.
