Overview
Colca canyon tour Overview
- Day 1: Arequipa
- Day 2: Arequipa – Chivay
- Day 3: Chivay – Condor’s Cross – Arequipa
- Day 4: Arequipa
Itinerary
3 Day Colca Canyon Tour, Arequipa – Itinerary
Day 1: Arequipa
We will meet you at the bus station or airport and in private transport drive to your hotel in Arequipa.
Then, in the afternoon, we start an extensive 3-hour city tour including: the Santa Catalina Convent, Plaza de Armas, Jesuit church of La Compañía and its’ beautifully-painted chapel, the Church of San Francisco, San Lazaro’s district, Selva Alegre and the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara for a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano.
After a long day of learning the fascinating history of this beautiful city, we return to the hotel, enjoy dinner, and rest for the next big day to Colca Canyon.
Day 2: Arequipa – Chivay
We wake up early and after breakfast, we begin our Colca canyon tour.
Along the way, we visit Pampas Cañahuas, a spectacular viewpoint of the Andes, the crater of Chucura, and the viewpoint of Chivay, where incredible pre-Inca structures stand. We will arrive to the quaint town of Chivay at approximately 1:00 pm. Here we will go to your hotel or lodge and then enjoy a lovely lunch.
In the afternoon, we will have ample time to relax and soak in the medical thermal bath and explore the beautiful surroundings.
Day 3: Chivay – Condor’s Cross – Arequipa
After breakfast, early in the morning, we will take a beautiful drive to the Condor’s Cross. Here, we will enjoy the vast observation point from where you can witness the magnitude of the Colca Canyon Tour and the spectacular flight of the majestic condor. Andean Condors wingspan can reach up to 10 feet, a truly incredible site.
On the way back to Chivay, we visit the viewpoint 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 the town of Yanque, we will visit its beautiful church and its characteristic stone streets.
Then we head further, to find more spectacular views of the Colca Valley and we will drive to the watchtowers of Choquetipo and Artahuilque, as well as to the town of Maca.
In the afternoon, return to the city of Arequipa, arriving at 6:00 pm. aprox. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Arequipa
After we enjoy breakfast together, we will take you to the airport or bus station in private transport and say our farewells.
End of our Colca canyon tour
Inclusions
Included in the Colca Canyon Tour:
- 03 nights accommodation (Arequipa and Chivay)
- All land transfers as mentioned in the Colca Canyon Tour
- All tours include entrances and transportation
- English/Spanish speaking tour guide for the above mentioned
- All applicable taxes – except Airport taxes