The Colca Valley is one of the largest tourist destinations in Peru, Colca comes from the words Collaguas and Cabanas, two ethnic groups that lived along the Colca River . This tour is one of the most requested by nature-loving visitors.
Departure place
Pick up at the hotel: we will pick you up from your lodging (as long as it is within the historic center of the city)
Days of operation: from Monday to Saturday
Itinerary
Day 1
COLCA CANYON
Very early, from 3:00 to 3:30 am. We will pick you up from your accommodation (as long as it is within the historic center of the city) to go to the Colca Valley.
After 3 hours approx. We will arrive in Chivay where we will have breakfast.
Then we go to the Cruz del Cóndor (travel time: 1 1/2 hours approx.). This place, considered sacred and mystical, is where we can appreciate one of the deepest canyons in the world and where the Sanctuary of the Condor is located, a place to observe the spectacular flight of the Condor.
We continue the tour making stops at all the viewpoints , visiting attractions such as pre-Inca and Inca terraces.
From the Antahuilque viewpoint , in the town of Pinchollo, you can see hanging tombs and lithomaquetas.
In the town of Maca, the most beautiful church of the colonial era stands out: Santa Ana. And in Yanque , near the river, you can enjoy the thermomedicinal waters with temperatures ranging between 30 ° to 34 °.
Optional: We find activities such as Zip Linning.
12:00 noon. The buffet lunch service will be in the picturesque town of Chivay.
Then we return to Arequipa.
On the way we will stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes (4,910 meters above sea level), from where you can see the Chila mountain range, the Ampato mountains (where the Inca girl Juanita was found) and Hualca Hualca, the Sabancaya volcano that is in activity, the chain of Chachani Misti and Pichu Pichu and others.
On the route we find thaws, the Bofedales de Tocra (diversity of wild birds is appreciated), llamas and alpacas in their habitat and Pampa Cañahuas (National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas) where we will see vicuñas in the wild protected by the laws of Peru .
5:00 pm. approx. Arrival to Arequipa.
End of service.
Includes
Tourist Mobility.
Bilingual professional guide.
Permanent assistance.
Breakfast.
Lunch buffet service.
Not included
Tourist Ticket to access Colca
Entrance ticket to the Thermal Baths (Optional): S/.15.00
Gifts, souvenirs.
Snacks and drinks during the tour.
Tips for service (optional, voluntary).
Activities
Bird watching (included)
Flora, wildlife observation (included)
Guided visits (included)
Cultural visits (optional)
Notes
COLCA PERUVIAN TICKETS:
VISITOR S/. 20.00
CHILD (6-15 YEARS OLD) S/. 5.00
STUDENT (UNDERGRADUATE) S/. 5.00
SENIOR ADULTS (60 YEARS OLD AND OLDER) S/. 5.00
COLCA LATIN AMERICAN TICKETS:
VISITOR S/. 40.00
CHILD (6-15 YEARS OLD) S/. 20.00
COLCA TICKETS FOR OTHER NATIONALITIES:
VISITOR S/. 70.00
CHILD (6-15 YEARS OLD) S/. 20.00
IMPORTANT:
Keep in mind that the cost of the tickets may vary according to the authorities in charge of the place, always check the validity of the tickets on the web.
Bring sunscreen and rain poncho
Politica de Cancelaciones
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancel for 24 hours before the trip