Arequipa & Colca Canyon
2 Days / 1 Night
Arequipa & Colca Canyon
2 Days / 1 Night
Arequipa city is one of the most beautiful in Peru, considered the oasis of America, which stands in the middle of a valley surrounded by rugged mountains, with religious and civil volcanic stones buildings that displays a Hispanic and native feature and character.
Colca canyon is a deep valley compounds of agricultural terraces from centuries and invaluable heritage of our ancestors. It is also the refuge of mythic giant birds: the condors.
If you are interested to discover their marvelous follow us below.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arequipa - Colca Valley
Early morning after breakfast, we are going to pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa City and start of a wonderful journey to the Colca Canyon, visiting on the way Pampas Cañahuas( National Reserve of Southamerican Camelids: Vicuña, Alpaca, Llama and Huanacos). We continue the journey toward Tojra Pampa, a plane area where there are wild birds into swampy ponds; passing the crater of Chucura Extinct Volcano up to Pata Pampa summit known as the "Mirador de los Volcanes" ( 4850masl ) . Then we descend to Chivay View Point, from there we appreciate pre-Inca and Inca terraces. Arrival to Chivay at 13:00 approx. Transfer to the selected lodge.
afternoon free visit to the hot medicinal termale s "La Calera".
Day 2: Chivay - Condor's Cross - Arequipa
Early breakfast in the morning to begin their journey to the Cruz del Condor, natural viewpoint where you can admire the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular condor in flight. Returning to Chivay stop at the viewpoints of Choquetipo, Antahuilque and church of the town of Maca to observe the baroque style of his altarpieces.
Visit the town of Yanque appreciate its beautiful church, named "Inmaculada Concepcion" and its stone streets among other attractions.
After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Arequipa, arriving to the hotel at 18:00 hrs. Approx.
INCLUDED: ( Shared Transport )
· 1 night’s accommodation in Chivay
· Tourist tickets required to visit the area
· Experienced guide, fluent in Spanish and English
· Arrival and departure transfers for the Colca Canyon tour
· Shared tourist transport to Colca Canyon
NOT INCLUDED:
· Drinks (including bottled water)
· All meals, except breakfast at your hotel
PRICE: US$210.00 per person