Panoramic tour of Colca Canyon (peraqp03)

Summary: Enjoy this two-day adventure to Colca Canyon, during which you will be able to enjoy the beauty and grandeur of this wonderful natural landscape.
Duration: 2 days
Availability: All year
Price per person: US$ 69.00
Minimum: 1 person
Times: 07:30 am to 05:30 pm + 1
Meeting point: Pick-up from hotel
Cancellation policy: 48 hours before the scheduled start of the tour

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arequipa – Chivay
We will pick you up from your hotel at 07:30 am for the start of this tour which begins in Arequipa. We will take the road to Yura towards Pampa Cañahuas, passing through the Tocra wetlands and enjoying glimpses of the camelids and birds that live there. We will continue past the Chucura volcano, stopping at the volcano viewing point, at 4800 meters above sea level. At 02:00 pm we will arrive in Chivay, where we will check in to our hotel and have time for lunch (not included). During the afternoon, there’ll be time to enjoy the thermal baths at La Calera. Overnight at hotel in Chivay.

• Pick-up from your hotel
• Tour in shared service
• Spanish and English speaking guide
• Breakfast included
• Standard category hotel in Chivay

Day 2: Chivay – Cruz del Condor – Chivay – Arequipa
At 06:00 am we will meet for breakfast, before setting off for Cruz del Condor, where we’ll have privileged views of the canyon, as well as being witnesses to the flight of the condor. Returning to Chivay, we’ll pass through the villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, and view their colonial-era churches. We will also visit the viewing points at Choquetico and Antahuilque, from where the agricultural terraces of the valley can be seen. After lunch (not included), we’ll return to Arequipa, arriving in the city at around 05:00 pm.

• Pick-up from your hotel
• Tour in shared service
• Spanish and English speaking guide
• Breakfast included
• Return to your hotel in Arequipa

Included:

• Pick-up from your hotel in Arequipa
• Shared transport
• Bilingual guide (in Spanish and English)
• Accommodation at hotel in Colca Canyon
• Breakfast on Day 2

Not included:

• Meals
• Tips
• Accommodation in Arequipa
• Entrance to the Canyon (BTC): 70 Peruvian soles
• Entrance to the thermal baths: 15 Peruvian soles

Optional services:

It is possible to end the excursion at Chivay. We can drop you off at your hotel in the center of Chivay if you wish. Please let us know at the time of booking and give us the name of your hotel.

How to book:

• Select your departure date from the calendar.
• Select the time.
• Select the number of persons.
• Select the optional services you’d like to add.
• Click on “Book now”.
• Pay online.

Once you have completed payment, the booking will be subject to confirmation according to availability. If you’d like to check availability before paying, write to us.

What to bring:

• Comfortable clothing
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sun block
• Rain jacket or rain poncho
• Canteen or sports bottle

Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book the tour?
We accept bookings a minimum of 3 days in advance.

Cancellation policy:
If you cancel your booking 48 hours before the scheduled start of the tour, we will refund 100% of the amount you paid at the time of booking.