Nature
Easy
Colca Full Day
Duration
14
Location
Colca Valley
Group
1-15 People
Description
Full-day excursion to the Colca Valley, one of the deepest canyons in the world: Andean breakfast in Chivay, condor-watching at Cruz del Condor, towns with colonial churches, Chacapi hot springs, and scenic stops at the volcano viewpoint.
Highlights
Condor flight at Cruz del Condor
Live traditional Wititi dance and visit to the Yanque church
Wayrapunku, Choquetico (hanging tombs), and Antahuilque viewpoints
Chacapi hot springs
Volcano viewpoint at Patapampa (4,910 masl)
Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, with vicuñas and migratory birds
Itinerary
- Pickup at the hotels between 2:30 and 3:15 a.m., with transfer to Chivay for an Andean continental breakfast.
- On the way to Cruz del Condor, stop in Yanque: visit its colonial church, take photos with birds, alpacas, and llamas, and watch a Wititi dance performance. (Optional: walk from Cruz del Cura to Cruz del Condor).
- Cruz del Condor: 45 minutes to observe the condor flight and the depth of the canyon.
- Return to Chivay with stops at the Wayrapunku, Choquetico (hanging tombs), and Antahuilque viewpoints, and a visit to the town of Maca (Santa Ana church and the eagle "Juan el Bueno").
- Chacapi hot springs (about 50 minutes) and lunch (not included).
- Return to Arequipa via Patapampa —volcano viewpoint at 4,910 masl— and the Toccra wetlands.
- Visit to the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve (4,000 masl) to observe flora, fauna, and vicuñas, with a final stop in Patahuasi for restrooms before arriving in Arequipa.
Equipment included
Tourist transportation
Professional tour guide
Andean continental breakfast
Ongoing assistance
Not included
Colca Valley entrance ticket
Hot springs entrance fee
Lunch
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit (for the hot springs)
Tour details
Optional includes
Optional walk from Cruz del Cura to Cruz del Condor.
Departure schedule
Pickup between 2:30 and 3:15 a.m.
Difficulty note
Mostly a vehicle-based tour with scenic stops; includes an optional short walk and a 45-minute stop on foot at Cruz del Condor.
Tour route
See the path from the hotel to the meeting point and the tour route.
This tour does not have a configured route yet.
S/ 80
per person
Free Cancellation
Immediate Confirmation
Spanish Guide
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