2D/1N Colca Canyon Tour

2 Days/ 1 Night

DAILY DEPARTURES

START: 07:30 a.m.

RETURN: 17:30 p.m. (the next day)

WHAT TO BRING?

Warm clothes
Sneakers
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Little luggage
Bathing suit for hot springs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How far away is the Colca Valley from Arequipa?

The Colca Valley is located in the city of Arequipa; in a trip of 03 hours approx. You arrive at the town of Chivay, which is the capital of the Caylloma province, where you will be able to find all the main services such as accommodation, restaurants, night entertainment centers and others.

What is the best season to visit the Colca Valley?

You can visit the Colca all year round, however the best season to visit is between April and December since the rainy season is ending and these are the months that show the greatest greenery of the terraces of the Colca Valley and all its landscapes.

What clothes should I bring to Colca?

In the Colca valley varies the weather seasonally, it is recommended to bring a warm jacket for the morning and the night since it increases the cold and during the day we can use light clothing; You should also take into account wearing shoes for short walks, a cap or hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. If you plan to visit between December to March, it is advisable to wear waterproof clothing because it is the rainy season.

How high is the Colca Valley?

On the way we will make a stop at the Viewpoint of the Volcanoes; this is at 4900 m.a.s.l, it is the highest point of the whole road. And the town of Chivay is located at an altitude of 3635 m.a.s.l.

Can I pay by credit card in the Colca Valley?

It is advisable to bring cash as not all establishments have this service.

I have several suitcases, can I leave my suitcases at the Hotel in Arequipa?

We recommend taking only what is necessary to spend the night on this tour so if you can leave your luggage at the Hotel in Arequipa with the corresponding check and on the second day you can pick it up.

Is it advisable to do this tour with older adults and children?

The tour can be done with older adults and children after acclimatization in the city of Arequipa, it is recommended to stay at least 01 day in the city to avoid altitude sickness when they take the tour.

Is there a fee to enter the Colca Valley?

Yes, payment is made when entering the valley according to the nationality of each passenger.

Nationals S/20.00.
Latinos S/40.00.
Foreigners S/70.00.
Students with ID card(Perú) S/5.00.

It includes

Tourist mobility.

Pick up from your hotels (within the historic center).

Certified guide.

Hotel in the town of Chivay.

Breakfast(Day 2).

Permanent assistance.

Does not include

Lunches and dinners.

Entrance to the valley (detailed above).

Entrance to the thermal baths of 15 soles.

ITINERARY

DAY 01:

We start the pick up from your corresponding hotels in downtown Arequipa at 7:30 a.m.

In this tour we will visit one of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in the world. We will arrive to the valley by lunch time.

First we will take the road to Yura and enter the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, where we can appreciate one of the animals protected by this reserve, the vicuñas, which belong to the family of South American camelids and are wild.

Also nearby is the village of Patahuasi where we recommend taking the traditional Inca Mate, a traditional drink essential for altitude sickness (soroche) because it contains 2 natural herbs Coca leaf, Muña and Chachacoma.

Then we will make a short stop also in the Bofedales de Toccra where we will observe large numbers of Alpacas feeding freely in the area.

Another mandatory stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest point of the road that reaches 4900 m.a.s.l. from where we will appreciate the volcanic chain belonging to the western mountain range, after this place we begin to descend for about 40 min. approx. to arrive to the town of Chivay.

13:00 p.m. - We will arrive to Chivay to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.

Then we will settle in our corresponding hotels to later visit the thermal baths very good for the skin and bones. These baths are highly recommended thermo-medicinal.

For dinner we will enjoy a folkloric show with typical dances of the area.

Overnight in Chivay.

DAY 02:

We will have breakfast in our corresponding hotels After breakfast we will move to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, which is 35 minutes away, is the observation point of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Cóndor and the depth of the canyon.

In this place we will be an average of 45 minutes to observe the beauty of the Colca Canyon.

On the way back we will have different stops in the viewpoints of the area from where we will observe the impressive pre-Inca terraces of the valley. We will also visit the colonial towns of Yanque and the town of Maca, where we will observe its colonial churches and typical dances of the area. You can taste local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made from local products.

12:30 p.m. - we will have lunch in Chivay and We will return to the city of Arequipa.

17:30 p.m. - We will arrive to the city of Arequipa, and we will leave you near the main square.