Arequipa – Colca Canyon (2D 1N)
FIRST DAY: Pick up from the hotel between 07:30 am to 08:00 am departure to Chivay. On the way we will observe the vicuña and alpaca. Visit to Patahuasi, perfect place to drink coca tea for altitude sickness. Visit Bofedales de Toqrapampa and wild animals. Patapampa: Considered the highest point is 4900m.a.s.l. we will observe the chain of volcanoes Sabancaya, Ampato, etc.
12:30 Hrs. Approx. arrival to Chivay, lunch and accommodation at the hotel. Then visit to the thermal medicinal waters. Return to the hotel. At night we will go to a peña with folkloric show where we can participate in the different dances, where you will also taste a typical dinner.
SECOND DAY: 05:00 Hrs. Approx. breakfast in Chivay. We will visit the villages of Yanque and Maca. Cross of the condor, from this point we will be able to observe the flight of the condor and the depth of the canyon. On the way back to Chivay we will stop at the viewpoints of Pinchollo, Choquetico and Antahuilque. Lunch in Chivay and return to the white city of Arequipa at 05:30 pm approximately.
NOTE: Ending the tour on the second day, 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 would be waiting to take you to your hotel (You must add $30.00 per person).
| ITINERARY DAY 01 | APPROX. TIME |
|---|---|
| Transfer from downtown hotels | 07:30 a.m – 07:45 a.m. |
| Departure by bus from Arequipa to Chivay | 08:30 a.m. |
| Stop at the “Mirador de los Volcanes”. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Arrival to Chivay. | 12:30 a.m. |
| Accommodation at the Hotel in Chivay. | 12:45 p.m. |
| Lunch | 01:00 p.m. |
| Arrival to LA CALERA (Hot springs). | 03:00 p.m. |
| Dinner show | 06:30 p.m. |
| ITINERARY DAY 02 | APPROX. TIME |
|---|---|
| Continental Breakfast | 05:30 am. |
| Departure from Chivay to the “Mirador de la Cruz del Condor”. | 06:15 am. |
| Stay at the “Mirador de la Cruz del Condor”. | 07:30 am. |
| Tour of the villages around the Colca Canyon and visits to natural viewpoints in the area and colonial temples. | 09:30 am. |
| Arrival in Chivay and lunch | 12:00 pm |
| Departure from Chivay to Arequipa. | 01:30 pm. |
| Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to downtown hotels. | 05:30 pm |
Includes:
- Shared mobility for arrival and departure transfers.
- Tour Guide (Spanish/English).
- Basic lodging in Chivay.
- Continental Breakfast (2nd day).
- 02 buffet lunches (1st and 2nd day).
- Buffet dinner with show.
Does not include:
- Extra expenses.
- BTC (Colca Tourist Ticket).
- NATIONALS: S/. 20.00 Soles
- SUDAMERICANOS S/40.00 Soles
- FOREIGNERS: S/. 70.00 Soles
- Entrance to the baths of La Calera (Optional) S/15.00 Soles per person.
- Breakfast on the 1st day.
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 of Chivay).










