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Colca Canyon - Pickup from your accommodation in Arequipa around 03:00am to start our journey to one of the deepest canyons in the world, taking the Yura road, bordering the Chachani mountain towards Pampa Cañahuas habitat of the beautiful South American camelids, the vicuñas. We will continue to arrive at Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, strategic point of observation of the Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Condor.
We will return to the town of Chivay for lunch and to rest walking through the little streets.
At 2:00 pm we will start our drive back to Arequipa, along the way we will visit the highest point between the Colca Canyon and Arequipa: Patapampa (4800m), from this place we can see the volcanic mountain range. We will be back to our accommodation in Arequipa around 5pm.
- Professional guide in English or Spanish
- Hotel pick-up and drop off from accommodation in Arequipa
- Transportation
- Breakfast in Chivay
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance fee to Colca Canyon ( S/70.00 per person)
- Entrance to the hot springs
- Lunch in Chivay
We will collect you from your lodging in Arequipa at roughly 03:00am to embark on our expedition to one of the most profound canyons in the world. The journey involves taking the Yura route, skirting the Chachani mountain, which leads us towards Pampa Cañahuas, a habitat populated by the elegant South American camelid, the vicuña. We project to reach the village of Chivay at about 6:00 a.m., where we can refresh with breakfast before continuing our journey for approximately one hour to Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, a prime viewing spot for the Canyon and the breathtaking flight of the Condor. We will loop back to the town of Chivay for a midday meal and a chance to relax while exploring the local streets. We initiate our journey back to Arequipa at 2:00 pm, making a stop at Patapampa (4800m), the highest point between the Colca Canyon and Arequipa where we’ll catch sights of the volcanic mountain range. By 5pm, we aim to return to your stay in Arequipa.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
