The tour to the Colca canyon starts in the hotel of Arequipa, this tour is designed for traveler with limit of time to visit Arequipa region. Colca mixed tour include a nice private tourist van in the high Andes and trek into the canyon. We organize daily departure to visit the second deepest canyon in the world, including trekking and view of the Andean condor. Place we you will go are remote villages, deep valleys, big contrast between the Andean and European costumes. This tour is lead by official experience tour guides and who will show you the best way for trekking in the Colca canyon. Welcome to the Colca valley.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arequipa – Pampas Cañahuas - Patapampa 4850m - Chivay Hot Spring. At 8am we start our daily private tour to the second deepest canyon in the world, driving on the left side of Chachani mountain (6070m), continue going up to 4400ml, is a Natural Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, is the nature habitat for the Vicuñas, one of South American camelidos, groups of Llamas, Alpacas, small lake (Bofedales), highlands views (Pata Pampa 4850m), snow caps and volcanoes, will stop every place to get short break getting pictures from all each place you like.
At 1pm we will arrive in Chivay town, located over 3600m, there you can choose any restaurant to get your lunch, after that we supply your room, leaving our stuff and ready to a short hike for two hours to the pre Incas ruins called Uyo Uyo and then continue driving to the thermal's pools, two hours enjoying the hot spring. At 7pm visit the Maria Reiche Planetarium, we invite you to immerse in the mysteries of the Colca Valley sky and enjoy the performance "Colca deep Canyon, deep sky". You can learn how the ancient inhabitants of the Andes interpreted the night sky according to their myths and beliefs. The performances include projecting constellations in the Planetarium dome as well as observing the stars of Colca`s sky through a professional telescope.
Over night at this town, in a selected lodging. Optional: Before or after lunch you can combine horseback riding around the canyon or downhill bike trip, both tours are additional cost. Also is possible to spend the night at Yanque village is so much quiet of Chivay, please let us know at booking time.
Day 2: Chivay Valley - Colca Canyon - Condor Cross - Arequipa. At 6am is the breakfast and travel 2 hours on our transportation to the famous Condor Cross, at this place is possible to appreciate the fly of Condors or sometimes seating on the big rocks, two hours spending looking this amazing and biggest bird in the world, also there are many villages at the deep part of this spectacular Canyon. At 10am transfer to Tapay viewpoint (3500m), located in the left rim of the canyon.
Start trekking in the Colca Canyon descending for 4 hours to the Colca River (2160m), a descent of 1300 meters. We will cross to the other side of the canyon and begin our ascent upward. 12pm arrival to the lodge and resting place in San Juan de Chuccho village (2300 meters above sea level). Here you will get a delicious and energetic lunch. 2pm after our lunch, continue hiking for approximately four hours, crossing small villages (Malata and Cosñirhua), going up hills, over 2600m above sea level and down again to our next destination called Sangalle/Oasis, where we`ll find a nice place to spend the night with bamboo bungalows, pretty swimming pools between palm trees, surrounded by the Colca River. 7pm dinner with a nice campfire in the middle of this wonderful Oasis.
Day 3: Colca Canyon - Cabanaconde - Cruz Del Condor - Chivay - Arequipa. At 4am - 6am have breakfast and begin the ascent of three hours to the left rim of Colca Canyon, to Cabanaconde (3280m). This day we walk up 1050m, for the last hard and steep trail of our excursion. 8am - 11am travel by bus for 30 minutes to the Condor's Cross lookout, viewing many small towns all around the Colca Valley, located in the high part of the canyon. Optional visit to the hot springs of la Calera - Chivay 3600m. At 1pm have lunch in Chivay and travel back four hours to Arequipa and complete our trip.
Price Includes:
- Official English speaking guide
- Shared or private tourist van whole trip (according your request)
- 2 breakfast - 3 lunches - 2 dinners
- One night in hotel in Chivay
- One night in the Colca canyon with local family
- Entrance fee to the National Park - Colca canyon (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
- Colca canyon map
- Trekking gear such as poles, backpacks and head lamp (without batteries)
- First aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
- Food and accommodation for our camp staff
- Trekking price include government taxes
- Our gift
Price Excludes:
- Binoculars
- Breakfast on the first day
- Sleeping bag (only if you go to camp, previous according with agency)
- Persona horse to ride, can be hired for US$20 per day
- Phone calls
- Flight, bus and train tickets reservations
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- US$4 entrance for hot spring La Calera in Chivay (last day)
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Small backpack (45lt)
- Rain jacket or poncho, plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa (just in the rain season Dec - April)
- Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Bottle of water
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs - Chivay)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Backpacker service (Sharing tourist van and public bus):
1 to more participants US$155 each
Private VIP service (round trip private van):
2 participants US$288 each
3-4 participants US$253 each
5 to more participants US$218 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card
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