Arequipa – Colca Canyon (1 Day)
Pick up and transfer from hotels located in the city center. 15 minutes before scheduled pick up time.
FROM AREQUIPA / CHIVAY / COLCA – CRUZ DEL CONDOR / AREQUIPA
Pick up at the hotel between 03:00 am to 03:30 am to travel to Chivay(one of the deepest canyons in the world), on the way we will appreciate the famous Vicuña (South American camelid) and flamingos (migratory bird), we will also stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes (highest point of the trip 4,910 m.a.s.l.) from where we will appreciate the western mountain range.
After 3 hours of travel, we arrive in Chivay at 3,651 meters, on the way we will observe the spectacular view of the Colca Valley.
We head to the famous Cruz del Condor, where we will have enough time to observe the depth of the canyon, take pictures and appreciate the flight of the condor.
At the coordinated time, we return to Chivay. Visit to the viewpoints of Pinchollo and Antahuilque where we will appreciate the Inca terraces built by the Collagua culture. Stop at the hanging tombs of Choquetico and the litomaquetas. We continue visiting Maca and Yanque with the most beautiful church in the valley. Return to Chivay where we will have lunch.
After lunch, we head to the thermal baths of La Calera, where we can relax for about 1 hour. After the baths we return to Chivay and return to Arequipa.
Arrival to Arequipa 05:30 pm
NOTE: Finishing, being in Chivay after lunch, it is possible to go to the city of Puno instead of returning to Arequipa, arriving at 7pm at the terminal of Puno, where we will be waiting to take you to your hotel (You must add $30.00 per person).
| ITINERARY | APPROX. TIME |
|---|---|
| Transfer from your hotel. | 03:30 a.m. |
| Arrival to Chivay and continental breakfast | 07:00 a.m. |
| Departure to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint. | 07:30 a.m. |
| Visit to the villages near the Colca Canyon and visits to natural viewpoints of the area and colonial temples. | 09:00 a.m. |
| Arrival at LA CALERA (Hot springs). | 12:00 pm. |
| Lunch in Chivay. | 01:00 p.m. |
| Departure from Chivay to Arequipa. | 01:45 p.m. |
| Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to downtown hotels. | 05:30 p.m. |
Includes:
- Transfers to and from your centrally located hotel.
- Tourist Mobility.
- Tour Guide (Spanish/English).
- Continental breakfast.
- Buffet lunch.
Does not include:
- Extra expenses.
- BTC (Colca Tourist Ticket).
- NATIONALS: S/ 20.00 Soles.
- SOUTH AMERICAN S/40.00 Soles.
- FOREIGNERS: S/ 70.00 Soles.
- Entrance to the baths of La Calera (Optional) S/15.00 Soles per person.
Recommendations:
- Carry a valid passport and/or identity card.
- Bring clothes for both climates (Cold in the morning) (Hot in the middle of the day) (Windy in the afternoon).
- Caps / Hats, sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Drinks and/or snacks.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Cash if you wish to purchase sounenirs/Recuerdos.
- Take precautions against altitude sickness/soroche (Buy Sorojchi Pills).
- Bring bathing suit (optional) for the thermal baths of La Calera.
- Bring cash soles (for payment at the entrance to Chivay).








