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About this trip
Embark on an exciting full-day excursion from Arequipa and witness the spectacular flight of condors soaring in their natural habitat at the breathtaking Colca Canyon.
Marvel at the stunning landscapes of mountains and volcanoes as you embark on this unforgettable journey.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the high Andean mountains of Arequipa, heading to the world-famous Colca Canyon.
- See the chain of volcanoes at the runway of volcanos at the highest point of our visit.
- Get to see wild fauna, such as llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and particularly vicuñas.
- Witness majestic Andean condors in their natural habitat, one the biggest flying birds in the world, while enjoying their graceful flight.
- Take in picturesque views of the surrounding landscapes.
- Try out local food and km0 ingredients.
Optional: Continue the journey to Puno
Save some time during your journey and get straight from the Colca canyon to Puno. If this option is selected for an additional fee, the drop off will be at Puno city center around 20h.
What’s included
- Pick up from hotelat Arequipa city center (or airbnb).
- Drop off at ArequipaArequipa city center
- Drop off at Puno(optional) when choosing this option for a fee
- TransportationTo and from Colca Canyon
- Certified guideIn english / spanish during the whole excursion
- BreakfastIn the town of Chivay or Yanque
- LunchIn the town of Chivay or Yanque
- First aid equipmentOxygen and others
What’s not included
- Colca Canyon ticket feeIt can be included as an extra
- Hot springs entrance feeOptional to enter. They can be purchased on site.
- Accomodation in Arequipaor Puno
- MealsNot specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuity
Available Packages
Which includes all of what's mentioned above, and drop off at Arequipa.
Available options
Itinerary
Between 3:00am - 3:20AM, our transportation will pick you up from your hotel or airbnb in the city center of Arequipa, to commence your day excursion to the Colca Canyon.
We'll take the Yura highway, skirting the lofty Andean mountains, home to South American Camelids like vicuñas and guanacos. At approximately 6:00AM, we'll reach the town of Chivay, providing you with time to enjoy breakfast.
Our journey continues for about an hour until we reach the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor. Here, we'll pause at a strategic point to marvel at the natural beauty of the Colca Canyon and wait to witness the majestic flight of the condors.
On our way back, we'll make stops in the charming towns of Yanque, Maca, and Pinchollo, each with a pretty colonial church. Additionally, we'll visit the Choquetico and Antahuilque viewpoints, that offer a glimpse of the remarkable pre-Inca platforms and tombs.
Later, we'll return to the town of Chivay to have lunch. Afterward, you will have some free time to enjoy the thermal baths at La Calera, where we will spend about an hour on this place.
Around 2:00 PM, the return journey to Arequipa kicks off. En route, we'll visit Patapampa (4,800 meters above sea level), the highest point between Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, offering a panoramic view of the volcanic mountain range. The tour concludes around 17:30h upon our arrival at the city center of Arequipa.