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Arequipa, Peru

Colca Canyon Full Day

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Trip summary

Full-day adventure to the Colca Valley. Pickup 2:30–3:15 a.m., Andean breakfast in Chivay, visit to Yanque village with its colonial church, Wititi dance and photos with alpacas. Cruz del Cóndor to watch condors soar over the canyon. Return with stops at Wayrapunku, Choquetico (hanging tombs), Antahuilque viewpoints and Maca village. Relax at Chacapi hot springs, buffet lunch. Return via Patapampa Volcano Viewpoint at 4,910 m.a.s.l., Toccra wetlands and Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve.

Detailed Itinerary

Stop 1

Hotel pickup from 2:30 to 3:15 a.m.

Stop 2

Arrival in Chivay — Andean continental breakfast

Stop 3

Yanque village — colonial church, Wititi dance, photos with alpacas and llamas

Stop 4

Cruz del Cóndor — condor flight over the canyon (45 min)

Stop 5

Viewpoints: Wayrapunku, Choquetico (hanging tombs), Antahuilque and Maca village

Stop 6

Chacapi hot springs — relax (approx. 50 min)

Stop 7

Buffet lunch

Stop 8

Patapampa Volcano Viewpoint — 4,910 m.a.s.l. (Sabancaya, Ampato, Hualca Hualca)

Stop 9

Toccra wetlands — llamas, alpacas and migratory birds

Stop 10

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve — vicuñas at 4,000 m.a.s.l.

What's included?

Tourist transport
Official tourism guide
Andean continental breakfast
Permanent assistance
Optional includesHike from Cruz del Cura to Cruz del Cóndor (or vice versa)

Recommendations

Tip 1

Sunscreen

Tip 2

Swimwear

Location

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Not included

  • Colca Valley entrance ticket (Peruvians S/20 / Latin Americans S/40 / Foreigners S/70)
  • Chacapi hot springs entrance S/15.00
  • Buffet lunch

per person

S/ 80/ per person