If you are looking for an exciting day trip in Arequipa that takes you off the beaten path through beautiful Andean landscapes, explore the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world and appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean condor, also enjoy beautiful landscapes and diversity of flora and fauna such as llama, alpaca, vicuña and others in their natural habitat. Refresh yourself in its thermal pools, taste the gastronomy of the Colca Valley based on high Andean products.
Highlights
From 15 hours to 16 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 15 hours to 16 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Official tour guide
Our breakfast consists of bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee and juice.
We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free varied buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes based on high Andean products
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tourist Ticket: Peruvians: Foreigners: S/70.00; Latin Americans: S/ 40.00 and Peruvians S/ 20.00
Taxi price outside of pickup locations.
Tasting drink in Maca.
Chacapi Hot Springs
Lunch does not include drink, but if you are offered options to accompany it. The extra cost is paid directly at the restaurant.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Keep in mind that it is a tiring tour (from 3:00am to 5:30pm). If you have more time, our suggestion is that you take the tour for 2 days and 1 night.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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If you are looking for an exciting day trip in Arequipa that takes you off the beaten path through beautiful Andean landscapes, explore the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world and appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean condor, also enjoy beautiful landscapes and diversity of flora and fauna such as llama, alpaca, vicuña and others in their natural habitat. Refresh yourself in its thermal pools, taste the gastronomy of the Colca Valley based on high Andean products.
Highlights
From 15 hours to 16 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 15 hours to 16 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Official tour guide
Our breakfast consists of bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee and juice.
We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free varied buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes based on high Andean products
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tourist Ticket: Peruvians: Foreigners: S/70.00; Latin Americans: S/ 40.00 and Peruvians S/ 20.00
Taxi price outside of pickup locations.
Tasting drink in Maca.
Chacapi Hot Springs
Lunch does not include drink, but if you are offered options to accompany it. The extra cost is paid directly at the restaurant.
Itinerary
1
Abra Patapampa
We start the excursion at 3:00 am, We go to Patapampa, where we will make a stop at the impressive Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest part of our tour at 4900 meters above sea level, from this point you will get great views of the mountain ranges that surround Arequipa and the Colca Valley.
15 minutes
2
Chivay
We headed to Chivay, located at 3630 meters above sea level; Here we will enjoy breakfast, and then embark on a tour where we will appreciate wonderful landscapes, pre-Inca terraces, as well as native flora and fauna.
20 minutes
3
Yanque
Visit the Town of Yanque, a traditional town, where we will observe the typical dance of the Colca Valley, the "Wititi" known as the dance of love, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
In addition, you can visit the temple of La Santísima Concepción de Yanque, rebuilt in the 17th century.
15 minutes
4
Mirador Antahuilque
On the way back, we will stop at the Huayra Punko viewpoint, in Pinchollo, and then at the Antahuilque viewpoint, in order to observe some models and pre-Inca hanging tombs. Likewise, we will observe the pre-Inca terraces.
10 minutes
5
Mirador Cruz del Condor
We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor to observe the majesty of the Colca Canyon from a strategic point, as well as the flight of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest non-marine bird on the planet, named cultural and natural heritage of South America.
40 minutes
6
Maca
The next stop will be in Maca, a small and picturesque town in the region, where we will taste the traditional Colca Sour drink.
15 minutes
7
Hot Springs Chacapi
We will visit the hot springs, where you can bathe and relax with its thermo-medicinal properties. Admission is S/15.00
40 minutes
8
Chivay
We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes made from Andean products
1 hour
9
Pampa de Toccra
We will make another stop at the Toccra Bofedales, where we will see camelids and birds such as Andean ducks and flamingos, as well as migratory birds.
10 minutes
10
Patahuasi
The last stop will be in Patahuasi, to enjoy a panoramic view in front of Misti and Chachani with stone forests and curious rock formations.
