2-Day Colca Canyon Tour
Day 1: Arequipa to Colca Canyon Valley
Day 1: Arequipa to Colca Canyon Valley
- Depart from Arequipa by bus.
- Drive through Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve (vicuñas, llamas, alpacas).
- Stop at Mirador de los Andes, Chucura Crater, and Mirador de Chivay for photos.
- Arrive in Chivay at 1:00pm, have lunch, and check into your hotel.
- Optional visit to local hot springs or explore Chivay.
- Evening: Dinner with guide and a local Peruvian folklore show (participation encouraged).
Day 2: Colca Canyon to Condor’s Cross to Arequipa
Day 2: Colca Canyon to Condor’s Cross to Arequipa
- Early breakfast (around 06:00am).
- Visit Condor’s Cross to view Andean Condors.
- Explore different viewpoints of Colca Canyon (second deepest in the world).
- Stop at Yanque to visit its church and stone streets.
- Visit Choquetipo and Artahuilque for pre-Inca tombs and terraces.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Return to Arequipa, arriving around 17:30pm.
Included:
- Round-trip tourist transportation in a private bus, ensuring your seat is always reserved.
- Breakfast.
- English-speaking guide with in-depth knowledge of the Canyon.
- 1-night stay at “La Estancia” in Chivay (basic shared hostel).
Not Included:
- Entrance ticket to the Canyon: S/.70 soles (not included in the tour due to legal restrictions).
- Entrance to the Hot Springs: approx. S/.15 soles (optional).
- Lunch.
- Dinner.
What you need to bring:
- Original passport
- Local currency
- Water bottle
- Camera and batteries
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Swimsuit
- Warm jacket
