If you're short on time but still want to experience the best of Peru’s natural beauty and culture, this two day trip is a great choice. With a friendly bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and plenty of well, timed stops, you’ll get to see a lot without feeling rushed.
Whether it’s the sight of condors flying overhead, a soak in the hot springs, or simply taking in the incredible mountain views, this journey through the Colca Valley is the kind of experience you’ll remember long after it’s over.
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If you're short on time but still want to experience the best of Peru’s natural beauty and culture, this two day trip is a great choice. With a friendly bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and plenty of well, timed stops, you’ll get to see a lot without feeling rushed.
Whether it’s the sight of condors flying overhead, a soak in the hot springs, or simply taking in the incredible mountain views, this journey through the Colca Valley is the kind of experience you’ll remember long after it’s over.
7:30 AM – Departure from Arequipa (2,335 m.a.s.l.)
Our journey begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in the city of Arequipa, also known as the "White City," surrounded by majestic volcanoes. Morning temperatures typically range between 10°C and 15°C. From here, we begin our scenic drive toward one of Peru’s most breathtaking natural wonders, the Colca Canyon.
45 minutes
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Yura
We travel along the Yura highway, a stunning scenic road offering impressive views of the surrounding volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. As we ascend toward the highlands, the landscape changes dramatically, the air becomes crisper and cooler, and the terrain opens up to vast plains and towering mountains.
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Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
We’ll enter this protected national reserve, a high Andean ecosystem of wetlands and plains. It is home to emblematic South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos, as well as high-altitude birds including wild ducks, ibises, and flamingos. This is a great spot to appreciate the quiet beauty of the Altiplano.
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Patahuasi
Patahuasi (4,000 m.a.s.l.) – Coca Tea Stop & Rock Formations
We stop in Patahuasi, known for its surreal, wind-carved rock formations. Here, we’ll enjoy a traditional hot coca tea, a natural remedy that helps prevent altitude sickness (optional).
The area offers fantastic photo opportunities of the landscape shaped by centuries of erosion.
30 minutes
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Pampa de Toccra
We continue through the wetlands of Tojra Pampa, where small lagoons and grasslands attract migratory birds and grazing alpacas. Morning temperatures here can drop between 0°C and 10°C, so a warm jacket is recommended.
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Mirador de los Andes
Mirador de los Andes (4,910 m.a.s.l.) – Highest Point
At this iconic viewpoint, we reach the highest elevation of our journey. From 4,910 meters above sea level, we enjoy panoramic views of the Andes mountain range and towering volcanoes:
Ampato, Sabancaya (active), and Hualca Hualca.
It’s the perfect spot to breathe the crisp mountain air, stretch your legs, and take incredible photos of the dramatic highland landscape.
30 minutes
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Chivay
Lunch in Chivay (3,632 m.a.s.l.)
Around midday, we arrive in Chivay, a charming Andean village nestled in the Colca Valley. We'll enjoy a buffet lunch featuring traditional dishes made with local ingredients such as quinoa, trout, potatoes, cheese, and Andean corn.
1 heure
8
Aguas Termales la Calera
Thermal Baths of Chivay (optional visit)
In the afternoon, you'll have the option to visit the nearby natural hot springs, where mineral rich waters reach up to 38°C (100°F). Surrounded by scenic mountains and fresh air, this is a great way to relax sore muscles and unwind.
1 heure
9
Chivay
After checking into a comfortable 3-star hotel, we’ll enjoy a delightful Andean dinner accompanied by a live cultural show.
Local musicians and dancers will perform traditional songs and dances of the Colca region, offering a rich and authentic cultural experience.