- Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - Very early in the morning, and after picking you up from the hotel located in the city of Arequipa, we are going to start the Colca tour to the Valley of Colca. This amazing experience begins with a sightseeing tour to the National Reserve of Salinas y Aguada Blanca located at 4,000 meters above sea level. In this place we will admire vicuñas.
- Mirador Cruz del Condor - After a 4-hour of travel by road we will reach the town of Chivay. This amazing Andean village is located in the highest point of the canyon, and it has an altitude of 3,635 m.a.s.l. The tour continues to Cruz del Condor viewing points located at 4,700 meters above sea. Admires the Colca River at the bottom.
We will have the opportunity to admire incredible landscapes of the volcanoes. Also, we will see the amazing flight of the Condor in their natural habitat, a unique spectacle. The Condor is considered a South American Heritage, and is one of the biggest flying birds of the world.
- Mirador Antahuilque - We will visit different religious towns as Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque. We will visit the viewpoint of Antahuilque located 3,700 m.a.s.l. with amazing views to colorful lagoons and to the platforms of Choquetico.
- Chivay - Enjoy a lovely lunch at a local restaurant in Chivay (optional). Then, you will have the option to visit the hot springs (optional) with healing properties.
- Mirador de los Andes - During our way back to Arequipa we are going to pass through the Chucura crater, and Patahuasi, a place where we can see birds, llamas and alpacas. We will visit the volcanoes viewpoint at 4,800 m.a.s.l., and here we will admire amazing views to the volcanoes of Misti, Sabancaya, Chachani, Ampato, among others.
To finish this long day tour visiting the Colca Canyon, we will back to Arequipa, to transferred you to the hotel.
- First Aid Kit
- Professional guide
- Round trip transportation from centrally located Arequipa hotels to the Colca Canyon
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Ticket entrance to Colca (S/ 40.00 Latins, S/ 70.00 Foreigns)
- Ticket entrance to hot springs (S/ 15.00 per person)
- Lunch at Chivay (between S/ 25.00 and S/ 35.OO per person)
The Colca Canyon Expedition commences at the crack of dawn, offering you the chance to discover one of the world’s most profound canyons and witness the awe-inspiring flight of the renowned Andean Condors.
A scenic journey to the National Reserve Salinas y Aguada Blanca will eventually lead you to Chivay’s Cross of Condor, and allow you to roam traditional towns adorned with colonial churches.
Don’t miss out on this full day excursion to the spectacular Colca Canyon.
- You should bring coat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable clothes and shoes, camera, spending cash for personal expenses
- We recommend being in good physical condition, as the Colca Canyon has an average height of 3400 m.a.s.l.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
