COLCA CANYON 3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS TOUR

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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.

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)

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)

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)

All scheduled land 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.

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