Arequipa – Colca Canyon Tour (2D/1N)
Arequipa – Colca Canyon Tour (2D/1N)
Arequipa – Colca Canyon Tour: In this tour we will observe vicuñas and alpacas. We will visit Patahuasi, ideal for drinking coca tea and acclimatize, in addition to the wetlands of Toqrapampa, habitat of wildlife. In Patapampa (4,900 m. a.s.l.) we will enjoy impressive views of the Sabancaya and Ampato volcanoes.
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Opciones del Tour
Pick up from your hotel between 07:30 a.m. and 08:00 a.m. to start the trip to Chivay, crossing impressive high Andean landscapes. During the trip we will observe vicuñas and alpacas in their natural habitat.
We will make a stop in Patahuasi, ideal to taste a coca tea and acclimatize to the altitude. We will continue to the wetlands of Toqra Pampa, where we will appreciate wildlife and a unique natural environment.
Then we will arrive at Patapampa (4,900 m.a.s.l.), the highest point of the trek, from where we will enjoy panoramic views of the Sabancaya, Ampato and Hualcahualca volcanoes.
Approximately at 12:30 p.m. we will arrive in Chivay for lunch and accommodation at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will visit the thermal medicinal waters, ideal for relaxation.
In the evening, we will attend a folkloric peña with a show of typical dances, where we will also enjoy a traditional dinner.
SECOND DAY: Chivay – Cruz del Condor – Arequipa
Early breakfast in Chivay (05:00 a.m. approx.) and departure to the traditional villages of Yanque and Maca.
Then we will visit the Cruz del Condor, one of the most impressive points of the Colca Canyon, where we can appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean condor and the depth of the canyon.
On the way back we will stop at the viewpoints of Pinchollo, Choquetico and Antahuilque, from where we can observe pre-Inca terraces and spectacular landscapes.
Lunch in Chivay and return to Arequipa, arriving approximately at 05:30 p.m.
Note: At the end of the tour on the second day, after lunch in Chivay, there is the option of continuing the trip to the city of Puno instead of returning to Arequipa.
Approximate arrival at the Puno terminal at 07:00 p.m., where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Additional cost: USD 30.00 per person.
What’s Included:
- Shared tourist mobility for arrival and departure transfers.
- Bilingual Official Tourist Guide (Spanish / English).
- Basic lodging in Chivay(1 night).
- Continental breakfast (day 2).
- 02 buffet lunches(day 1 and day 2).
- Buffet dinner with folkloric show.
What’s not included:
- Personal expenses or extras not specified.
- Colca Tourist Ticket (BTC):
- Nationals: S/ 20.00
- South Americans: S/ 40.00
- Foreigners: S/ 70.00
- Entrance fee to La Calera Hot Springs (optional): S/. 15.00 per person.
- Breakfast on the first day.
| APPROX. TIME | ITINERARY DAY 01 |
|---|---|
| 07:30 AM | Pick up from centrally located hotels in Arequipa |
| 08:30 AM | Departure by tourist bus from Arequipa to Chivay. |
| 10:00 AM | Stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes |
| 12:30 PM | Arrival to Chivay |
| 12:45 PM | Accommodation at the hotel |
| 01:00 PM | Lunch in Chivay |
| 03:00 PM | Visit to the Thermal Baths of La Calera. |
| 06:30 PM | Dinner with folkloric show |
| APPROX. TIME | ITINERARY DAY 02 |
|---|---|
| 05:30 AM | Continental breakfast at the hotel |
| 06:15 AM | Departure from Chivay to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint. |
| 07:30 AM | Time to appreciate the flight of the condor and the depth of the canyon. |
| 09:30 AM | Visit to traditional villages of the Colca Valley, viewpoints and temples. |
| 12:00 PM | Return to Chivay |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch in Chivay |
| 01:30 PM | Departure from Chivay to Arequipa. |
| 05:30 PM | Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to centrally located hotels. |
Recommendations:
- Carry a valid passport and/or identity card.
- Wear clothing for varied climates: light coat for cold mornings, cool clothes for midday and a jacket for windy afternoons.
- Wear a hat or cap, sunscreen and sunglasses for adequate protection.
- Drinks and snacks for the road.
- Comfortable footwear suitable for hiking.
- Cash for the purchase of souvenirs or personal expenses.
- Take precautions against altitude sickness (soroche); it is recommended to take pills such as Sorojchi Pills.
- Bathing suit (optional) to enjoy the thermal baths of La Calera.
- Bring cash in soles to pay the entrance fee to Chivay.
These recommendations will help you make the most of every moment of this unforgettable adventure.
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Recorrido muy completo y bien organizado
Visitar estas islas es una experiencia que vale la pena. El guía no sllevó en lancha hasta las islas Uros, donde pudimos conversar con las familias locales y luego dar un paseo en los típicos barcos elaborados con juncos.
Despues continuamos el recorrido por el lago Titicaca hasta Taquile. Allí nos recibieron con música y danzas típicas en un pequeño mercado artesanal. Luego almorzamos y mientras comíamos, el guía nos contó detalles sobre la historia y la cultura del lugar.
Yo elegí hacerlo en lancha rápida, lo cual recomiendo totalmente. Se pueden dejar las pertenencias en la lancha ya ques es la misma embarcación la que acompaña todo el recorrido.
La excursión tenía recojo y devuelta al hotel, así que, en resúmen, un recorrido muy completo y bien organizado ideal para conocer la vida y tradiciones en el lago.
Very complete and well organized tour
Visiting these islands is a worthwhile experience. The guide took us by boat to the Uros islands, where we could talk with local families and then take a ride on the typical boats made of reeds.
Then we continued the tour of Lake Titicaca to Taquile. There we were welcomed with music and typical dances in a small handicraft market. Then we had lunch and while we ate, the guide told us details about the history and culture of the place.
I chose to do it by speedboat, which I highly recommend. You can leave your belongings in the boat since it is the same boat that accompanies you throughout the tour.
The excursion had pick up and drop off at the hotel, so, in short, a very complete and well organized tour, ideal to learn about life and traditions in the lake.
Passeio muito completo e bem organizado
A visita a essas ilhas é uma experiência que vale a pena. O guia nos levou de barco até as Ilhas Uros, onde pudemos conversar com as famílias locais e depois fazer um passeio nos típicos barcos de junco.
Em seguida, continuamos nossa viagem pelo Lago Titicaca até Taquile. Lá, fomos recebidos com música e danças típicas em um pequeno mercado de artesanato. Em seguida, almoçamos e, enquanto comíamos, o guia nos contou detalhes sobre a história e a cultura do lugar.
Optei por fazer o passeio de lancha, o que recomendo muito. Você pode deixar seus pertences na lancha, pois é a mesma lancha que o acompanha durante todo o trajeto.
A excursão tinha embarque e desembarque no hotel, portanto, em resumo, um passeio muito completo e bem organizado, ideal para conhecer a vida e as tradições do lago.
