COLCA CANYON 2 DAYS AND 1 NIGHT

Here is a summary of your first day of travel to Chivay and the Colca Valley:

– Departure Time: The day begins at 08:30 am with pickup at your hotel in Arequipa.

– Scenic Route: You embark on a journey of approximately 4 to 5 hours by road, passing through Arequipa, Juliaca, Puno and Cusco, in the direction of Chivay and the Colca Valley.

– First Stop – Pampa Cañahuas: The first stop is made in the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, known as Pampa Cañahuas, at an altitude of 3,900 meters. Here you can enjoy the views and observe the local flora and fauna.

– Second Stop – Restaurante el Chinito: The second stop is at Restaurante el Chinito, located at 4,000 meters above sea level. Here you can rest, use the bathrooms and enjoy a coca tea. You will also have the opportunity to admire Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu and the rock formations known as the stone forest.

– Third Stop – Pampa de Toccra: The third stop is made in the Pampa de Toccra, where there are lagoons and underground water. Here you can observe llamas, alpacas, local muleteers and Andean birds.

– Fourth Stop – Mirador de los Andes (Pata Pampa): The trip continues to the Mirador de los Andes, known as Pata Pampa, located at 4,900 meters high. From here, you can enjoy a spectacular view of eight volcanoes that form a circle of fire.

– Arrival in Chivay: Finally, you will arrive in Chivay, the most important town in the Colca Valley, which is located at 3,650 meters of altitude. Here you will have the opportunity to have lunch and rest.

– Afternoon: After lunch, you will meet your guide to visit the hot spring baths, known as “La Calera”, where you can relax and enjoy the hot springs.

– Night in Chivay: After enjoying the hot springs, you will transfer to your hotel in Chivay. At night, you will have the option of attending a folkloric club to enjoy typical food and drinks. After the activity, you will return to your hotel to spend the night.

This summary provides you with an overview of the activities and stops during your first day of travel towards Chivay and the Colca Valley. It is important to be prepared for altitude and wear appropriate clothing, especially for the cooler temperatures at high altitudes. Enjoy your trip!

Here is a summary of your second day of travel in the Colca Canyon:

– Breakfast: Your day will begin with an early breakfast at 6:30 am at your hotel in Chivay.

– Departure to the Cruz del Condor: After breakfast, your guide and transportation will be ready to pick you up at your hotel. They will begin a trip along a rustic path that lasts approximately an hour and a half. During this journey, you will be able to enjoy beautiful views of the Colca Valley, with its agricultural terraces.

– La Cruz del Condor: The first important stop will be at the Cruz del Condor, a place from which you can observe the impressive Colca Canyon and the majestic flight of the condors, one of the main attractions in the area.

– Return to Chivay with Stops: After enjoying the Colca Canyon and the flight of the condors, you will return along the same road to Chivay. During the return journey, you will make several stops:

1. Pinchollo: You will visit the town of Pinchollo.

2. Huayra Punko Viewpoint: You will enjoy a panoramic view of the Colca Valley.

3. Antahuilque Viewpoint: You will observe the amphitheater-shaped agricultural terraces and the mysterious lagoons of the Colca Valley.

4. Maca Town: You will explore the town of Maca.

5. Optional: Town of Yanque: You will have the option of visiting the town of Yanque, known for its beautiful church, considered one of the most beautiful in the Colca Valley.

– Lunch in Chivay: Around noon, you will return to Chivay, where you will have time to have lunch and rest.

– Return to Arequipa: After lunch, the return trip to Arequipa will begin, arriving at approximately 5:00 pm Your guide will drop you off at your respective hotel in Arequipa.

This summary gives you an overview of the activities and stops during your second day in Colca Canyon. Don't forget to bring appropriate clothing and a camera to capture the impressive landscapes and the flight of the condors. We hope you enjoy your trip!