FROM AREQUIPA / CHIVAY / COLCA - CRUZ DEL CONDOR / AREQUIPA
Pick up at the hotel between 03:00 am and 03:30 am to travel to Chivay (one of the deepest canyons in the world), on the route we can see the famous Vicuña (South American camelid) and flamingos (migratory bird), also we will stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes (highest point of the trip 4,910 masl) from where we will appreciate the western mountain range.
After 3 hours of travel, we arrive at Chivay at 3,651 meters, on the way we will observe the spectacular view of the Colca Valley.
We go to the famous Cruz del Cóndor, where we will have enough time to observe the depth of the canyon, take pictures and appreciate the flight of the condor.
In the coordinated time, we returned to Chivay. Visit to the viewpoints of Pinchollo and Antahuilque where we will appreciate the Inca terraces built by the Collagua culture. Stop at the hanging tombs of Choquetico and the lithomaquetas. We continue visiting Maca and Yanque with the most beautiful church in the Valley. We return to Chivay where we will have lunch.
After lunch, we go to the thermal baths of La Calera, where we can relax for about 1 hour. After the baths we return to Chivay and return to Arequipa.
NOTE: Finishing the tour, being in Chivay after have lunch, It is possible to go to the city of Puno instead of returning to Arequipa, You would arrive at 7pm at the Puno terminal, where we would be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. (Add $30.00 per person).
| ITINERARIO |
HORA APROX |
| Transfer from your hotel. |
03:30 a.m. |
| Arrival to Chivay and continental breakfast. |
07:00 a.m. |
| Departure to the "Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor". |
07:30 a.m. |
| Visit the towns near the Colca Canyon and visits to natural viewpoints of the area and colonial temples. |
09:00 a.m. |
| Arrival at LA CALERA (Thermal baths). |
12:00 pm. |
| Lunch in Chivay. |
01:00 p.m. |
| Departure from Chivay to Arequipa. |
01:45 p.m. |
| Arrival to Arequipa and transfer to downtown hotels. |
05:30 p.m. |
- Carry the Passport and/or Valid Identity Document.
- Bring clothes for all climates (Cold in the morning) (Warm at noon) (Windy in the afternoon).
- Caps / Hats, Sunscreen and Sunglasses.
- Drinks and/or Snacks.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Take precautions against altitude sickness / soroche (Buy Sorojchi Pills).
- Bring a bathing suit (Optional) for Calera baths.
- Carry cash soles (for the payment at the entrance of Chivay).
