Enjoy the Colca Canyon in Arequipa: Full Day Tour

Day tripArequipa, Perú

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One of the most emblematic tours in Arequipa is the Colca Canyon Full Day. It is a trip to the Arequipa Andes from where you can appreciate one of the most beautiful spectacles that nature can give us, we are talking about the flight of the condors. The Colca Canyon is popular because it is recognized worldwide as one of the deepest canyons on the entire planet Earth. In addition, it has a length of more than 200 kilometers long. It is easy to visit this place from Arequipa and you only have to make a trip of approximately 4 hours.

General information

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GuideEnglish, Español

Pickup service includedOnly for hotels located in the city center.

from53.00 USDby person

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What will you do

You will have to be attentive during pick-up hours. We will stop by the hotels in Arequipa at 3:00 to 3:30 in the morning. Once we are all on board we begin the trip to Chivay. In Chivay we can have breakfast, the service will be a continental breakfast. During this first trip you can rest and take advantage of the comfort of our vehicles.

After our breakfast, we will continue a short trip until we reach the first viewpoints of the Colca Canyon. We will also be able to appreciate the flight of the condors. From this moment we will contemplate the beautiful landscapes of the Arequipa Andes and the topography of these mountains. Thanks to the presence of our guide, we will understand more about this entire natural space.

Before returning to Arequipa, we can visit the Chacapi Thermal Baths and have an exquisite lunch. After a well-deserved rest we begin the trip towards Arequipa. During this trip it will be possible to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the Colca Valley in greater detail. Likewise, it will be possible to see alpacas, llamas and vicuñas. The trip will conclude in a central location in Arequipa.

Itinerary

From 3:00 to 3:30 in the morning we will have to wait for transportation in the lobby of our hotel.
The exact pickup time will be coordinated in advance.
We will begin the trip towards Chivay. During this leg of the trip you can take advantage of the opportunity to sleep.
The trip to Chivay is by road. It follows 166 kilometers, so the travel time is 3 to 4 hours on average.
In Chivay, we will visit a local restaurant and have a continental breakfast.
After breakfast and a short rest, we continue with the trip.
It will be the turn to ascend the viewpoints of the Colca Canyon.
The first of them is called Cruz del Cóndor. Because it often allows a better expectation of these enigmatic animals.
We will continue passing through two more viewpoints. Likewise, with a lot of luck we will be able to see the condors in full flight.
These viewpoints also serve to contemplate the entire depth of the canyon and all the natural formation it has.
After finishing the tour of the viewpoints, it will be time to visit the town of Maca.
There we can shop for souvenirs and the like.
We will also have approximately one hour to enter the Chacapi thermal baths.
After freshening up, it will be time to regain energy with lunch.
After lunch we will have a short break, where we can buy souvenirs or drinks for the return trip.
We will begin the return trip, leaving behind the beautiful views of the Andes.
On this return trip we will be able to see a large number of alpacas, llamas and vicuñas. This geographical area is the favorite for these animals.
We hope to arrive in Arequipa before 5:00 p.m.
The service will conclude in the center of Arequipa.

What includes

Pick up from your hotel.
Round trip transportation.
Comfortable and ideal transportation for travel.
Expert driver.
Entry ticket to all indicated destinations.
Bilingual guide: Spanish and English.
Breakfast and lunch.
Guided in Spanish and English.
Transportation to other places.
Entry tickets to other places.
Snacks or drinks.
Tips.
Dinner.

Important information

What to bring

Always carry your identification documents.
You will need to have a jacket. During the early morning and in Colca it is cold.
Bring a sun hat.
Have sunscreen.

Before travelling

You can have a day of acclimatization in Arequipa.
Prepare the belongings you will need for the trip the night before.
Bring cash.
Try to carry only what is necessary.

It is not recommended:

Walk away from the group without informing the guide.
Throwing garbage where it does not belong.
Wear little or no clothing.
Not sleeping well the night before.

Frequent questions

What will I find in the Colca Canyon?

The Colca Canyon is shown as one of the most visited destinations in Arequipa. There it is possible to find beautiful landscapes, some traces of Inca constructions, such as their platforms. We will also see the fauna and flora of this place. This tour also includes a visit to the Chacapi thermal baths, which also shows beautiful views.

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What are the Chacapi thermal baths like?

Is the trip very heavy, do you recommend it to older people?

Will it be strictly necessary for me to acclimatize?

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