The Colca Canyon is located above 4910 meters above sea level, considered one of the most important tourist attractions of Peru, with a depth of 4160 meters, is located in the Colca Valley, Caylloma province of the city of Arequipa.
Duration
2 days
Tour type
Difficulty
Moderate
Guide
Inglés, español
Group size
10 to 20
Maximum altitude
4910 masl
Itinerary
Day: 01 Transfer Arequipa - Chivay, La Calera thermal baths.
At 7:00 am, we will start with the pick up of our passengers from their hotel to start the Colca Canyon Tour.
We will start the trip to Yura, visiting the Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahuas, where we can observe the South American camelids such as the Vicuña, llamas and Alpacas.
Continuing we will arrive to the town of Viscachani where we will be able to enjoy a hot coca tea, in this part of the road we will be able to appreciate bojedales and lagoons where the migratory birds such as the Flamingo fly.
Then, continuing the journey we will arrive at the highest point of our journey Patapampa, known as the Volcanoes viewpoint , after a short rest we will continue to the town of Chivay (3600 masl), where we will have lunch and spend the night.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Arriving to Chivay we will have the afternoon free to visit the town of Chivay, optionally we can visit the thermal baths of La Calera. These thermal medicinal waters exceed 40 °C.
Day: 02 Colca Canyon - Arequipa
Very early at 5:30 a.m., we will have breakfast at the hotel, then start our visit to the Colca Canyon (4910 masl), from the viewpoint we can enjoy the immense depth of the Canyon. We will also be able to witness the flight of the Condor, a unique experience that can be explored in this part of Peru.
At the end of our visit we will have time to have lunch in Chivay, and take our way back to Arequipa.
On the way back we will observe pre-Inca agricultural terraces, visit the villages of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, in Yanque we will be able to observe the typical churches and the typical clothing of its inhabitants.
Lodging: At the client’s choice; standard hotels, deluxe hotels in double, triple or family accommodation (single room at additional cost).
Group Size: Groups of 20 passengers, we also offer private services.
Arequipa:
Known as “the White City”, it is located at 2337 masl, it is surrounded by imposing volcanoes such as Misti, Chachani and Pichu Picchu, it bears the name of the White City since its historic center has palace constructions based on white ashlar.
Colca Canyon Peru:
Considered as one of the most important tourist attractions of Peru, it is located 170 km from Arequipa, and more than 4921 masl, along the road that leads to the Colca Valley is more than 80 Volcanoes.
Patapampa:
The town of Patapampa is Known as the viewpoint of the Andes which is located over 4910 meters above sea level, from this height you can enjoy the entire valley of volcanoes.
Included
Tourist transportation for the tour.
Official tour guide.
01 night hotel in Chivay.
01 breakfast at the hotel.
No Included
Breakfast teh 1st Day
Lunch and dinner
Passenger’s extra expenses.
Entrance Ticket to Colca Canyon. Peruvians s/20.00 soles, Latinos s/40.00 soles, other countries s/70.00 soles.
Entrance fee to La Calera thermal baths s/15.00 soles (optional).
A small backpack.
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, towel, sandals.
Walking shoes.
Sun and warm clothes.
Flashlight, batteries.
Colca Canyon prices:
Hotel Colca Inn: US$. 48.00 dollars
Hotel Colca Llaqta: US$. 69.00 Dollars
Hotel Casa Andina: US$. 89.00 dollars
Hotel Colca Lodge: US$. 145.00 Dollars
Hotel Aranwa: US$. 182.00 dollars.
*Prices in Accomodation doble, Marital or triple Room, not included for single room
Colca Canyon private Tour:
1 person: US$. 350.00 dollars
2 persons: US$. 199.00 dollars
3 persons: US$. 139.00 dollars
4 persons: US$. 129.00 dollars
*Price does not include hotel in Chivay, food and entrance fees, cost per person, does not include bank transfer fees and taxes.
How many days are required to visit the Colca Canyon tour?
To visit the Colca Canyon we can do it in the following options: