Colca Canyon Tour

Visit the Colca, the deepest canyon in America, 4160 meters deep. Enjoy the wonderful landscapes of Colca, throughout the journey you will be amazed by these places since in the distance you will be able to see volcanoes, valleys, mountains, etc. Delight in the flight of the Andean Condor, a bird that is considered the largest and heaviest in the world. Lastly, you can visit some thermal baths where you can have some relaxation time.

Duration:
Noon
Dificult:
Intermediate
Group size:
from 2 to 8
Altitude:
2.900 a 4.500 msnm
Travel style:
Classic and Nature
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Terms

02:30 to 03:00 our transporter will pass by your hotels to begin the excursion through Yura, towards the Cruz del Condor (approx. 4 hours), stopping in the town of Chivay for breakfast.
At approximately 08:30 we will arrive at the Cruz del Condor from where we can appreciate one of the deepest canyons in the world and where the condor sanctuary is located, we will have the opportunity to appreciate its impressive flight.
On the way back, we will make a stop in the towns of Maca and Yanque, which have beautiful colonial churches; as well as at the Antahuilque, Huayrapunko and Peña Blanca viewpoints, from where you can enjoy the beautiful Colca landscape with its impressive pre-Inca terraces. Once in Chivay you can optionally take advantage of the thermal baths and relax. Lunch in Chivay.
At approximately 1:00 p.m. you return to Arequipa, on the route you will have a stop at the volcano viewpoint (highest point on the road 4,910 meters above sea level), also at the tocra wetlands to appreciate a diversity of wild birds, herds of alpacas and llamas; In Pampa Cañahuas we will observe herds of vicuñas (part of the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve). Arrival in the city of Arequipa at approximately 5:00 p.m.
NOTE: It is recommended to go quite warmly, because in the early morning you pass through Patapampa which is located at 4910 meters above sea level, during the day it is sunny so sunscreen and swimwear are recommended in case you want to enter the thermal baths.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Tourist transport
  • Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • Breakfast

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Canyon Revenue (BTC)
  • Lunch
  • Admission to the thermal baths

Group Tour

A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.

Private Tour

2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person

Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.

Additional Items

  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Cap/Hat
  • Clothing for cold
  • Snacks (Chocolates, sweets, fruits)
  • Bathing suit for thermal baths
  • Towel
  • Camera and binoculars

Frequent Questions

The maximum altitude reached during the tour is approximately 4,910 meters above sea level, at the volcano viewpoint.

In the Cruz del Cóndor, you can see one of the deepest canyons in the world and observe the impressive flight of the Andean condor.

The tour includes tourist transportation, professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish) and breakfast.

During the return to Arequipa, stops are made in the towns of Maca and Yanque, as well as at viewpoints such as Antahuilque, Huayrapunko and Peña Blanca. You also visit the volcano viewpoint and observe birds and animals such as alpacas, llamas and vicuñas.

It is recommended to bring warm clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear if you wish to enter the thermal baths.

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