Duration
3 Days and 2 Nights Departures Daily departures From Arequipa Peru Activities Escorted tour to the Colca Canyon Airfares Not included, available upon request
Guide Group and Private upon request Minimum 2 people Customizable YES, feel free to ask for extra services
The Colca canyon is reportedly the deepest in the world, thought to be twice
as deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA. Unlike most of the Grand Canyon,
portions of the Colca canyon are habitable, with pre-Colombian terraced
fields still supporting agriculture and human life. Located 148 km northeast
of Arequipa and about 4 h drive. To follow this circuit travelers must head
for the northwestern part of Arequipa to Yura until reaching the cove known
as “Mirador de los Cóndores” (natural outlook). From there it is possible to
make out the snow-capped summits of Ampato and Sabancaya. The descent
continues down to Chivay.
DAY 1: LEAVING AREQUIPA
Early in the morning, after breakfast, leave Arequipa to a journey to the
center of the Earth, our end Colca Canyon, towards nor west direction behind
snow-covered Chachani, Yura, small valley with thermal springs, see wild
vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas national reserve, Alpacas & llamas in Tocra, some
birds like flamingoes, ibis, andean gooze, ducks, Andean eagle "Kara Kara"
view point of the Volcanoes and snow covered mountains in Patapampa (4,800
m.)(15,000ft.), See the Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca, etc.) Chivay Capital
of the valley. Afternoon visit to the thermal springs & pools in La Calera.
(Admission to the pools not included, about $5 per person). Overnight at
selected accommodation. (L, D)
DAY 2: COLCA CANYON
Early morning after breakfast leave for a full day excursion. We departure
to Cruz del Condor where you can appreciate the flight of the condors. Also
the Geographical Impressive scene, view of the depth of the canyon, typical
people, incredible amount of Pre Inca terraces still farmed, colonial
churches embroidered dresses, very good food novo Andean and visit to the
village of Cabanaconde, in the afternoon return to your accommodation.
Overnight at selected accommodation. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA
On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will
find the famous Hanging Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the
town of Yanque with Coporaque. At right, the beautiful village of Coporaque,
the semi-circular terraces known as the "Amphitheatre" view of the mountains,
a small canyon which houses the grain depots Colcas or sacred as wasp nests
in inaccessible places. In the afternoon return to Arequipa (B,L)
INCLUDES: Accommodation. All scheduled land and
lake transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified
in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International or domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees,
excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance
of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages,
reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.
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