This exciting tour features a brief 2 to 3-hour hike in the Colca Valley. Participants will enjoy an overnight stay in a peaceful, quaint village. This unique tour offers a fresh alternative, engaging with local residents.
This exciting tour features a brief 2 to 3-hour hike in the Colca Valley. Participants will enjoy an overnight stay in a peaceful, quaint village. This unique tour offers a fresh alternative, engaging with local residents.
Arequipa - Salinas National Reserve - Colca with a Short Hike at Yanque Village
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - At 07:30, the operator will pick guests up from their hotel in Arequipa. There will be several stops: first, to admire the herds of wild vicuñas, followed by herds of alpacas and llamas. The next stop will be at the highest…
Arequipa - Salinas National Reserve - Colca with a Short Hike at Yanque Village
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - At 07:30, the operator will pick guests up from their hotel in Arequipa. There will be several stops: first, to admire the herds of wild vicuñas, followed by herds of alpacas and llamas. The next stop will be at the highest point of the journey, reaching over 4900 meters above sea level.
Entrance fee: USD 21 per person
Group size: Private tour, exclusively for you.
Abra Patapampa - The next stop will be at this high point, reaching over 4900 meters above sea level. Guests have the option to step out of the vehicle.
Chivay - After 3 hours of travel and a total of 4 hours including stops, the tour will arrive at the town of Chivay, the capital of the valley. Lunch can be enjoyed at guests’ own expense. Following lunch, guests will check into their hotel. In the afternoon, a short hike will be taken to explore Inca terraces and the local atmosphere, with an option to visit hot springs at 35 degrees Celsius.
Uyo Uyo Archaeological Site - At 15:00, the hike to Uyo Uyo Archaeological Site begins, offering views of Incan ruins and breathtaking natural scenery. The trail is relatively easy, providing panoramic views of Colca.
Entrance fee: USD 1.5 per person
Group size: Private tour, exclusively for you.
Hot Springs Chacapi - This optional visit features hot springs at 35 degrees Celsius.
Entrance fee: USD 5 per person
Colca Canyon Viewpoint - Condors - Return to Arequipa
Colca Canyon - At 06:45, after breakfast, the journey continues to the Colca Canyon viewpoint, including the Condors Cross for a spectacular view of the condors in flight and the canyon’s depth. The tour will spend over an hour here. On the return trip, there will be brief stops in traditional villages such as Maca and Yanque, and at viewpoints like Choquetico and Antahuillque. The trip concludes in this serene and picturesque valley before heading back to Arequipa city. There will also be time to purchase or enjoy lunch during the journey.
Drop-off in Arequipa: 17:00 hours
Mirador Cruz del Condor - Guests will spend over an hour enjoying the incredible scenic landscapes.
Entrance fee for Colca Canyon, including the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca: USD 21 per person, payable directly.
Maca - A brief stop will be made.
Mirador Antahuilque - The tour will pass by this viewpoint.
Yanque - A brief stop will be made.
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - The tour will pass through.
Arequipa - Arrival at the hotel in Arequipa is expected at approximately 17:00.
- Expert tour guide for the entire trip
- Guided short hike to the Uyo Uyo ruins and Inca terraces
- Inclusive daily breakfast
- Comfortable overnight stays in 3-star hotels with options for double or twin rooms
- Convenient transportation via bus or van, including all pick-ups, drop-offs, and transfers
- Expert tour guide for the entire trip
- Guided short hike to the Uyo Uyo ruins and Inca terraces
- Inclusive daily breakfast
- Comfortable overnight stays in 3-star hotels with options for double or twin rooms
- Convenient transportation via bus or van, including all pick-ups, drop-offs, and transfers
- Meals and snacks (lunch-dinner optional)
- Fees (Entrance fee to Colca USD 21.00 p/p - Hot spring USD 5.00 p/p
- Meals and snacks (lunch-dinner optional)
- Fees (Entrance fee to Colca USD 21.00 p/p - Hot spring USD 5.00 p/p
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
