COLCA CANYON | 2 DAYS TOUR
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Tour Highlights
- Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve: vicuñas in the wild
- Patapampa (4,910 masl): highest viewpoint of the volcanoes and the Andes Mountains
- Chivay and La Calera hot springs (volcanic heated pools, 32–35 degrees)
- Rock and folk dance show at night
- Yanque village and its colonial-style church
- Choquetico and Antahuilque viewpoints: hanging tombs, Lito model, and mysterious gaps
- Cruz del Cóndor: depth of the Colca Canyon and flight of the condors; short walk to Cruz del Cura
- Mirador de Wayrapunko: ancient agricultural terraces
- Maca village and its colonial-style church in gold leaf
Included/Excluded
- Pick up from your hotel
- 1 night accommodation in private room
- Breakfast
- Food (2 lunches)
- Professional bilingual guide
- Tourist transport vehicle
- Entries (Colca Valley and La Calera)
- Transfer back to your hotel
- Overnight in Arequipa
- Beverages
- Extras and tips
Tour Plan
7:30–8:00 am (Hotel Pick-up): Guide picks you up from your respective hotels
Pampa Cañahuas Reserve: Stop at the Natural Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas to observe vicuñas
Patawasi – Coca Tea: Stop at Patawasi for coca tea, good for altitude (about 20 minutes)
Pampa Tocra: Stop at Pampa Tocra to see families raising llamas and alpacas
Patapampa: Stop at Patapampa (4,910 masl), the volcano viewpoint and highest point of the route
1:00–1:30 pm (Arrival in Chivay & Lunch): Arrival in Chivay; lunch
Afternoon (La Calera Hot Springs): Visit to La Calera hot springs; relaxing swim in volcanic-heated pools (32–35 degrees), 5 minutes from Chivay (1 to 1.5 hours)
Night (Rock and Folk Dance Show): Dinner at a restaurant offering Rock and Folk dances of the area
5:30 am: Wake up
6:00 am: Breakfast
6:30 am (Departure from Chivay): Departure from Chivay heading to Cruz del Cóndor
Yanque Village: Stop at the village of Yanque (typical colonial-style church)
Choquetico & Antahuilque Viewpoints: Viewpoints of Choquetico (hanging tombs, Lito model) and Antahuilque (mysterious gaps)
~1 hour after departure (Cruz del Cóndor): Arrival at Cruz del Cóndor; views of the canyon's depth and the condors' flight; short walk to Cruz del Cura
Mirador de Wayrapunko: Stop at Wayrapunko viewpoint to see ancient agricultural terraces
Maca Village: Stop at the town of Maca with its colonial-style church in gold leaf
Return to Chivay & Lunch: Return to Chivay; lunch
5:00–5:30 pm (Arrival in Arequipa): Return to the city of Arequipa
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