Colca Canyon and Arequipa - 2D/1N
This is a great place in the Arequipa department, located in the south of Peru. Here we can visit the deepest canyon in the world to see condors flying.
Description
Arequipa (2,700 masl or 8,640 ft.) is the 2nd largest city in Peru. It is also known as “The White City” because of the color of its houses and constructions which were built from a volcanic white stone that is called Sillar. The Colca Canyon is located 4 hours From Arequipa, and it is the deepest canyon in the world.
You can enjoy a 2 day tour; see the flight of the Condors and enjoy the great Hot Springs and local culture.
Itinerary
Day 01.- Arequipa - Colca
Early in the morning we’ll go to Colca Canyon. In this region they have maintained their traditional culture. Here we have the national reserve "Salinas y Aguada Blanca". Vicuñas, which are one of the two wild members of South American camels, live in this area. After a stop to drink coca tea (good against altitude sickness) we arrive at the pass at 4800 masl (15,360ft). We will enjoy the magnificent landscape with snow-capped volcanoes. From the pass it is a short trip to Chivay (3,700 masl or 11,800ft.), accommodations in Chivay at the Colca Lodge 3*, in the village there are Hot Springs where we can go to enjoy a nice swim.
Day 02.- Colca - Arequipa
This morning we will go to Cruz del Condor, which is a unique and special place to see the spectacle of huge condors flying nearby. We also hope to spot some smaller birds like the Andean Hill star and Black Metal tail, which are two highland hummingbirds. After lunch, we return to Arequipa, and on our way back we will search for the Diademed Sandpiper-Plover, a rare wader of the highlands. We will arrive in Arequipa at 6:00 pm aprox.
Included:
- Professional English/Spanish Speaking guide.
- All excursions
- Private Transportation
- Hotel 3*** (in double occupancy room)
We Recommend to bringing
- Day pack.
- Hiking shoes.
- Water bottle, hat, sun block, sunglasses.
- Warm clothes.
- Chocolates, candies or other snacks.
- Photo Camera + Film, Video Camera.
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Colca Canyon and Arequipa 2 days, Colca Canyon tour
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