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Colca Canyon
Full Day Tour
Join us for a memorable Colca Canyon one day tour. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and take you there in our private van. You’ll have the chance to see the amazing Condor birds, visit charming colonial churches and ancient tombs, relax in soothing hot springs, and enjoy incredible views of volcanoes.
General information
Price / 42 USD per person
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With transfer to Puno / 97 USD
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Refund policy
24-hour refund policy
Availability
Everyday
Pick up time
3:30 am
Duration
15 hours
Return time
6:30 pm
Included / excluded
Pick up from your accommodation in Arequipa city center.
Round trip tourist transportation / van or minibus.
Breakfast
English speaking trekking guide.
Entrance ticket to the Canyon: S/. 20 soles (Peruvians), S/. 40 soles (Latinoamericans) and S/. 70 soles (other countries).
Entrance to the Hot Springs: S/. 15 soles / optional.
Last lunch in Chivay / The guide will direct you to a buffet restaurant which costs S/. 30 soles / optional.
Full description
Join us for an unforgettable Colca Canyon Day Trip, where stunning views and cultural gems await. We’ll start early, between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m., picking you up from your hotel in a private van or minibus. After a scenic 4-hour drive, we’ll stop in Chivay for breakfast, getting ready for the adventure ahead.
Around 8:30 a.m., we’ll arrive at the Condor’s Cross, a perfect spot to take in the beauty of the Colca Canyon. Here, you’ll have the chance to see the majestic Andean Condor soaring overhead, offering a rare and amazing photo opportunity in this breathtaking setting.
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On our way back to Chivay, we’ll visit the charming villages of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque. These small towns feature colonial churches, ancient tombs, and Pre-Inca terraces, giving us a glimpse into local life in the world’s second deepest canyon.
At noon, we’ll arrive at the hot springs, where you can relax and enjoy the soothing waters in a peaceful natural setting. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a tasty buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Chivay.
On our return to Arequipa, we’ll stop at Patapampa, a stunning viewpoint where you can see the Ampato, Sabancaya, and Hualca Hualca volcanoes side by side. This breathtaking view, from 4,800 meters above sea level, is the highlight of our trip. We’ll return to Arequipa by 5:30 p.m. and drop you off near the Santa Catalina Monastery.
Meeting point
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Arequipa.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Bottle water (available also for purchase during the trek)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat or cap
Waterproof jacket
Swimming suit
Flashlight / headtorch
Photocopy of passport
Swimming suit
Insects repellent.
Cash
Important
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