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Tour
one of the deepest canyons in the world, The Colca Canyon.
Excellent views and spectacular scenery in the natural habitat of
the world's largest flying bird, the Condor. This tour also
includes a visit to the ¨White City¨, Arequipa.
Colca
Canyon Trip Itinerary
DAY 1
We start our trip
on the Yura road, passing through
the Vicuña National Reserve in Pampa Cañahuas, then we head to
Puerta del Colca (Ruta de la Pulpera), located at 4,000 m.a.s.l.
You’ll visit the Mollepunko Caves where the pre-Inca rupestrial
painted raised works on stone, as well as the impressive Callalli castle. Here the guide will provide a tasty box lunch.
You’ll continue towards Chivay. There will be a Reception in the
pre-selected hotel. The passengers will pay for lunch. During
the afternoon you’ll visit the baños termales de la Calera
(thermal springs), with high temperatures and medical gifted
waters. The rest of the afternoon is free for personal
activities. The
passengers will for pay dinner.
DAY 2
Breakfast in the hotel;
after you’ll head to El Mirador de
La Cruz del Cóndor (sightseeing spot), to appreciate the
canyon’s depth at 1,200 meters from the river level, and the
condor’s majestic flight. During the return trip to Chivay
you’ll be able to appreciate the different sight-seeing spots
and typical churches of the Colca Valley, the Antahuilque
lagoons, the Amphitheater, the pre-Inca hanging graves, placed
at stunning altitudes, the pre-Inca scale plan of the andenes,
the Cervantes bridge, etc. After lunch, which will be paid by
the passengers, free afternoon for personal activities.
DAY 3
Breakfast in the hotel,
after you’ll visit a typical town and take
a short walk to the UYO-UYO ruins. Afterwards, you’ll return to
Chivay, the passengers will pay for lunch. Return to Arequipa City
through the Patapampa sightseeing spot road.
INCLUDES:
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Private
transportation
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Official tour guide
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2 nights of lodging according to pre-selected hotel
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Breakfast included
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Box lunch (Day 1)
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