Colca Canyon 2days including visit to Chocolaqa ¨stone forest¨
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About This Experience in Arequipa
Why Visit Arequipa?
Arequipa, Peru offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Arequipa provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Arequipa
You can reach Arequipa, Peru by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Overnigh hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms
- Transportation bus or van (pick-ups, drop-off, transfers)
- Live Tour guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee ticket Colca National Park direct pay USD21pp (mandatory)
- Entrance fee hot spring USD 5 pp (optional)
- Meals and snacks (lunch-dinner optional)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 5 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Arequipa Colca Canyon Chivay
02:30 Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa... 3 hours
02:30 Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa We will travel from Arequipa for 3 hours to Chivay village; The capital of the Colca Canyon in a northwesterly direction behind Misti and Chachani covered in snow. We will arrive at the town of Yanque there we will have breakfast. Then we continue driving for 1 hour and a half to the most visited point "La Cruz del Condor" cross of condor viewpoint we can see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condors. The area features beautiful typical towns, such as Yanque and Maca, colonial churches, gently people with typical sewing dresses, hundreds of pre-Inca terraces that are still used with Andean crops such as corn, quinoa, kiwicha, among others. In addition, we will visit the thermal water pools that the entrance fee is additional for which we have 45 free minutes. Then we will visit the city of Chivay for lunch. Later we will leave you at the hotel and you will have free afternoon for acclimatization. Overnight in Chivay.
We will have a litle stop at this quiet village to have breakfast 30 minutes
We will have a litle stop at this quiet village to have breakfast
"La Cruz del condor" cross of condor viewpoint... 1 hour
"La Cruz del condor" cross of condor viewpoint we can see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condor. Entrance fee USD 21 p/p *Mandatory
Little stop 15 minutes
Little stop 15 minutes
Then we will visit the city of Chivay for lunch 12 hours
Then we will visit the city of Chivay for lunch. After lunch, we will leave you at the hotel in this town of Chivay and you will have the free afternoon for acclimatization. Overnight.
Chivay to Chocolaqa stone forest 4500 m.a.s.l. - Arequipa
Very early breakfast 05:00 Depart to more adventures... 12 hours
Very early breakfast 05:00 Depart to more adventures to continuing discovering in this second day Depart from Chivay for 3 hours on the Chivay-Tuti-Sibayo-Callalli-Tisco route. The route is along a track and trail road with a panoramic view of the Andes. Lagoons, mountains, herds of alpacas. We arrive at the place called CHOCOLAQA, an impressive geological formation based on volcanic smell. To appreciate the different capricious formations we start a 2-3 hour walk, capturing unique views of the place. Later we return to the Arequipa city with some stops at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. 19:00 End of the tour in the historic city center or at the your hotel.
Pass
Pass
Pass
Distrit of Tisco
Distrit of Tisco
Getting here is our goal on this second... 3 hours
Getting here is our goal on this second day, we will have to hike for approximately 2 to 3 hours. For this we must have our energies well charged. The views are magnificen are unmissable.
Later; Return to the city of Arequipa with... 15 minutes
Later; Return to the city of Arequipa with some stops at the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
19:00 approximately Back in Arequipa 5 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
