2-Day Colca Valley Tour
The Colca Valley is an area of astounding scenic beauty, with giant Andean terraces and a deep canyon that reaches a depth of 3140 meters. A journey to the Colca valley will take you through high Andean plateau, reaching at one point a high pass of 4800 meters, which offers fine views of the Volcanoes of Arequipa.
per adult from
$208
NZDDuration
2 days
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Transport to / from the hotel in Arequipa.
- Transfers valid for accommodations located in Chivay, Yanque and Coporaque (depending on choice).
- Entrance ticket to Cruz del Cóndor.
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Mirador Cruz del Condor
What's excluded :
- Accommodation at the Colca Valley and Arequipa city
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Day 1: Arequipa - Colca Valley
Stop At: Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Avenida Arequipa, Arequipa 04001 Peru
We will depart at 8:30 am from Arequipa, driving 160 km to Chivay Town.
On the route, we will pass through the towns of Yura, Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahuas, where it is located the National Reserve of Vicuñas Aguada Blanca, and we can see these beautiful camelids. We will continue the tour visiting more small towns, and have wonderful views of the volcanoes from the viewpoint.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Chivay, Chivay, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
We reach Chivay, and you will have free time for lunch and rest. Then, we will visit the town and market of Chivay.
We will return to your hotel located in Chivay, Yanque or Coporaque, according to your choice.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Condor Cross - Arequipa
Stop At: Mirador Cruz del Condor, Cabanaconde Peru
After breakfast very early in the morning, we will start at 06:15 am to go to the famous point "Cruz del Cóndor". We are going to arrive on time to have a pleasant view of the canyon depth and if time allows, majestic images of the Condors flight.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pinchollo, Pinchollo, Arequipa Region
On the way back to Chivay we will visit the traditional town of Pinchollo and the "Antahuilque viewpoint", where you can see wonderful 1,500-year-old terraces, built by the Collaguas, a culture before the time of the Incas.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yanque, Yanque, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
We will continue visiting Macca, an Andean community that experienced an earthquake in November 1991 and the Yanque town with the most beautiful church in the valley. Arrival to Arequipa, and transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from centrally located downtown Arequipa hotelsDeparture Time :
8:30 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- You should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, coat, comfortable shoes and clothes, spending cash for personal expenses
- You must be able to walk in unpaved or uneven terrain
- The Colca Valley has an average altitude of 3,500 M.A.S.L, so we recommend prior acclimatization for the excursion.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- It is the passenger's responsibility to wear a protective mask and maintain social distance, in case they do not respect the basic safety measures they will be asked to leave the tour. The maximum capacity of the services will be reduced in order to guarantee social isolation.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
10
Organised by Tangol
Activity ID: V-5674P722
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