Colca Canyon Arequipa 2D / 1N

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Heading to the Colca Canyon⌄

   At 07:00 am Pick up at the hotel and departure from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon. We headed down the paved road towards Yura, crossing Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahuas. Observing the incompatible South American camelids like; vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and migratory birds. After reaching Vizcachani. We enjoy a Coca tea, to acclimatize the body, for height. Continuing with the tour we appreciate the tocjras, lagoons and bojedales and at the same time observe some migratory birds such as Flamingos, ibis. Continuing we reach the highest point of the Patapampa route, also called the viewpoint of the Volcanoes. From there you can see the volcanic chain in particular: al Hualcahualca, Sabancalla and Ampato. After the view we descend to the town of Chivay. (3600 m) Lunch. Accommodation at the Hotel.

   We will be able to enjoy the thermomedical waters in the town of Chivay.

2. 2Colca Canyon and Cruz del Condor⌄

   In the morning at 05.30 am breakfast at the hotel. Then leave for the Cross of the Condor where we will stay for a period of 2 hours approx. Place where you can appreciate in its greatest dimension the depth of the Colca Canyon and also the flight of the Condor at close range. Return to Arequipa we will observe archaeological remains, pre-Inca agricultural terraces and other panoramic views of Colca Canyon. We will pass through the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, Yanque in the latter we will make a stop, where we can observe its typical Churches, its artisan center, the typical dress of its inhabitants, among others.