AREQUIPA

Colca Canyon and the flight of the condors

  • 2 Days & 1 Night
  • Easy difficulty
  • Max 12 people
DURATION
2 Days & 1 Night
MAX ALTITUDE
4,710 m
BEST TIME
All year round

FROM $149 / person

THE EXPERIENCE

What makes it special to this trip

One of the deepest canyons on Earth and the flight of the condors: two days between the National Reserve, the Patapampa Pass, Chivay and the colonial towns of the Colca Valley.

  • The flight of the condors at Cruz del Cóndor
  • The vicuñas of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve
  • The Patapampa Pass, Viewpoint of the Andes (4,710 m)
  • The colonial towns of Yanque and Maca
  • The canyon depth and its pre-Inca terraces

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

The route, step by step

Each of the 2 days combines route, history and rest. This is the complete program, step by step.

  1. DAY 1

    Arequipa – Colca Canyon

    At 07:45 am we pick you up from your hotel and board the vehicle bound for the Colca Canyon. We travel along the road to Yura, admiring the natural and cultural landscape of the area; then we skirt the Chachani volcano and pass through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve until we reach Pampa Cañahuas, where the guide explains the flora and fauna of the area and we see the natural habitat of the vicuña. We make a short stop at Patahuasi for coca tea and continue to the bofedales (wetlands), where we observe different species of local and migratory birds depending on the season. Then we reach Patapampa, the highest point of the journey at 4,710 m, also known as the Viewpoint of the Andes: from here you can see the Mismi, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya and Ampato volcanoes. We descend into the Colca Valley and arrive in the afternoon at Chivay, where we spend the night.

    • Patapampa 4,710 m
    • Hotel in Chivay
  2. DAY 2

    Chivay – Cruz del Cóndor – Arequipa

    At 06:00 am, after breakfast, we head to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you can observe the majestic flight of the condors and the impressive depth of the canyon. On the way back to Chivay we visit the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, where we see typical dances of the area, as well as the lithic maquettes, colonial churches and terraces. Around 12:00 we arrive in Chivay (optional lunch) and at 13:30 we board the bus back to Arequipa, arriving around 17:00 and dropping you off at your hotels.

    • Cruz del Cóndor 3,700 m
    • Breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need, no surprises

The tour includes

  • Tourist transportation.
  • Professional bilingual guide.
  • First-aid kit.
  • 01 night of accommodation.
  • Continental breakfast.

Not included

  • Colca tourist entrance ticket.
  • Meals not scheduled.
  • Tips.

GALLERY

The tour in pictures

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How demanding is the tour?

It is easy difficulty: you travel by bus all the time, with short walks. The highest point is Patapampa at 4,710 m, crossed by vehicle.

What is the best time to do it?

It can be done all year round. The dry season (April–November) is the best for seeing the condors; between December and March there is more rain.

What altitude are we at?

Arequipa is at 2,335 m and the Patapampa Pass at 4,710 m. It is recommended to spend one night in Arequipa before the tour and drink plenty of water.

How many people are in the group?

We work with small groups: Max 12 people. This way the guide can look after each traveler.

What does the price include?

It includes tourist transportation, bilingual guide, 1 night of accommodation and continental breakfast. It does not include the Colca tourist ticket (paid on site) or lunches.

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