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Book our full day bus tour to the Colca Canyon + Hot Springs leaving from Arequipa city. The Colca Canyon is located in the province of Caylloma and it has a depth of 4160 meters — 13648 feet, which is why it’s considered the fourth deepest canyon on the planet; in 2019 UNESCO declared the Colca Canyon and Andagua Volcanoes as a world geo-park.
The Colca Valley is also a perfect place to see some Andean mammals such as alpacas, vicuñas and llamas; additionally you will also observe one of the most representative Peruvian birds: The Condor. Join us now and make the best of your journey in Arequipa.
Why to reserve with us?
- 100% Peruvian company
- 100% Indigenous team
- Licensed tour guides
DETAILS
Duration: About 14 hours.
Language:
- Group tour: Spanish and English simultaneously
- Private tour: Spanish, English — separate groups based on the language. If you want another language, just let us know!
Tour Type:
- Group tour: 10 to up to 30 attendees
- Private tour: No strangers
Accessibility: This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
What to bring?
- Sweaters or jackets
- Anti-slip shoes
- Towels and additional clothes — optional, applies only if you´ll use the hot springs
- Passport — it’s optional, but at least have a digital photo
- If you are Peruvian, bring your original document
- Raincoats
- Ponchos — buy it in Arequipa city
- Caps or hats
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Toilet paper and hand sanitizer
- A bottle of water
- Local currency in cash for entrance tickets, lunch and others
- Snacks — keep in mind that the lunch will be at around 1:30 pm
Included:
- Group tour:
- Pick up from your hotel — applies only for hotels located in the historic center
- Basic breakfast with vegetarian options
- Licensed tour Guides
- Tourist bus with air conditioning
- First aid kit
- Private tour:
- Pick up with vehicle and tour Guide from your hotel
- On time pick up from your hotel
- Basic breakfast with vegetarian options
- Private, professional and authorized tour Guide
- Private Driver
- Private vehicle: Auto, H1, Van, Renault, Sprinter — it will depend on the group size
- First aid kit
- Drop off at your hotel
Not Included:
- Tips (optional)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Entrance tickets for the Colca Canyon:
- Peruvians: 20 Soles per person
- Foreigners: 70 Soles per person
- Entrance tickets for the Hot Springs: 15 Soles per person
- * You can buy the entrance tickets to the attractions on the same day of the tour
How to book? Please book on this webpage.
WhatsApp: +51 958745640 & +51 984479073.
HIGHLIGHTS
The itinerary can always change because of weather, strikes and festivals. If you book a private tour, we will pick you up from anywhere in the city of Arequipa and drop you off at your hotel.
Meeting Place — at about 3:30 am
We will pick you up from your hotel—applies only for hotels located in the historic center; otherwise, we will coordinate another meeting place according to your convenience.
Transfer from Arequipa to Chivay city
You will leave Arequipa city early in the morning, you’ll make your way to a small town known as Chivay located at 3635 m.a.s.l. — this bus ride lasts about 3 hours.
Breakfast in Chivay
You will have a local breakfast in this picturesque village.
Transfer from Chivay to the Cruz del Cóndor lookout point
This bus ride lasts about 1 hour.
Visualization of the Colca Canyon from the lookout point + The Condor’s Sanctuary
- From the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint (3800 m.a.s.l), you will observe the majestic Colca Canyon. In 2019 UNESCO declared the Colca Canyon as the third deepest canyon in South America with a depth of 4160 meters and the fourth deepest canyon on the planet.
- This canyon is the perfect place to enjoy the nature and learn about the Colca Valley history. At this place, you will be able to see the famous Colcas—which were food warehouses in pre-Hispanic times located on the mountains of the valley where the ancient Peruvians would keep quinoa, corn, cereals, potatoes, etc.
- In conclusion, the term Colca means “food store” and its origin is attributed to the Collaguas and Cabanas civilizations who inhabited this valley before the arrival of the Spaniards.
- The Cruz Viewpoint is also ideal for observing Condors in flight and other Andean animals such as parihuanas, llamas, huanacos, alpacas, vicuñas, tarucas, foxes and vizcachas.
Transfer from the Cruz lookout point to the Chacapi’s Hot Springs
During this tour, you’ll pass through different Spanish colonial towns such as Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque.
Enjoy the Chacapi’s Hot Springs
These medicinal Hot Springs are located near the town of Yanque.
Transfer from the Hot Springs to Chivay town
Lunch on your own in Chivay — 1:30 pm approx.
At the beautiful town of Chivay there are several restaurants, your Guide will assit you choose the best option according to your preferences.
Transfer back to Arequipa
Tour Ending Place — at about 5:30 pm
This excursion ends in the historic center of Arequipa city, three blocks away from the main square. This tour doesn’t end at your hotel unless you book a private tour.
PHOTOS
PRICE
✅ Group tour:
- 25 USD per person
✅ Private tour:
- 120 USD per person based on 2 people
- 90 USD per person based on 3 people
- 80 USD per person based on 4 people
- 70 USD per person based on 5 people
- If your group is bigger, contact us pls!
SCHEDULES
✅ Group Tour: Everyday.
- Pick up time: About 3:30 am
- Ending time: About 5 pm
✅ Private Tour: Everyday.
- If you book a private tour, we are flexible with the schedule
25 USD
MEETING PLACE
We pick you up at your Hotel — applies only for hotels located in the historic center; otherwise, we’ll coordinate another meeting place according to your convenience.
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