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Colca Canyon Full Day
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Make the most of your time to explore one of Peru's most spectacular destinations. Marvel at the flight of the condor, fall in love with breathtaking landscapes, and experience unforgettable cultural encounters in picturesque Andean villages.
Colca Canyon Full Day
Colca Canyon
5,000 m.s.n.m
Adventure, nature, and culture
Easy
Group tour
English & Spanish
15 hrs
Cruz del cóndor, Chivay, Pinchollo, Maca, Yanque
Make the most of your stay in Arequipa and enjoy a full day in the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. The day begin with a journey of approximately 4 hours to our destination. We'll stop in Chivay for breakfast before continuing to the Colca Valley. Along the way, we will arrive at the Cruz del Condor to admire the breathtaking view of the canyon and marvel at the flight of this iconic bird symbolizing freedom in the Andes. On the return journey, we are going to explore the charming villages of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, rich in history, traditions, and customs. Moving forward with the tour, we'll be visiting strategic viewpoints like Antahuilque and Achoma with privileged views. After a delicious lunch in Chivay, we will begin the return journey, making stops at the volcano viewpoint, the Tocra wetlands, and the Pampa Cañahuas area, where llamas, alpacas, and a variety of wild birds, including the majestic vicuñas, can be spotted in their natural habitat. Then, indulge in some relaxing hot springs before the final return to Arequipa, arriving at sunset.
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- We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa.
- A bilingual professional guide will accompany you during the tour.
- You will visit the incredible viewpoint of Cruz del Condor.
- You will explore various charming villages along the way.
- You will have the opportunity to bathe in hot springs.
- You will travel in comfortable tourist transportation.
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- We will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Arequipa before dawn.
- You will meet the professional guide who will accompany you on this adventure.
- We will travel for approximately 4 hours to Chivay, where we will enjoy a delicious continental breakfast.
- Continuing our journey, we will arrive at Cruz del Condor (1hr30min), where we can appreciate breathtaking views of Colca Canyon.
- Be amazed by the majestic flight of the condor, in a unique moment of your trip.
- We will have some free time to enjoy the landscapes and soak in the energy of the place (1hr approx).
- On the way back we will visit the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Achoma, from where we can admire the beautiful landscape of the valley with its impressive terraces.
- We will make stops in the villages of Maca and Yanque, visiting their beautiful colonial churches.
- For those who wish, there will be the opportunity to take a bath in the thermal baths of Yanque (30min).
- Then, we head to the town of Chivay, where we will have time to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (1hr).
- We will begin our return journey.
- We will make stops at the Volcanoes viewpoint and the Tocra wetlands, where we will see herds of llamas, alpacas, and a wide variety of wild birds.
- We will visit Pampa Cañahuas, where we will observe vicuñas in their natural habitat.
- We'll return to the city of Arequipa, arriving at sunset.
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