Full Day Tour to Colca from Arequipa
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About This Tour 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
- Official tour guide
- Our breakfast consists of bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee and juice.
- We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free varied buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes based on high Andean products
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Tourist Ticket: Peruvians: Foreigners: S/70.00; Latin Americans: S/ 40.00 and Peruvians S/ 20.00
- Taxi price outside of pickup locations.
- Tasting drink in Maca.
- Chacapi Hot Springs
- Lunch does not include drink, but if you are offered options to accompany it. The extra cost is paid directly at the restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Keep in mind that it is a tiring tour (from 3:00am to 5:30pm). If you have more time, our suggestion is that you take the tour for 2 days and 1 night.
- Group tours are made up of different types of people, so physical conditions and ages may vary.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
We start the excursion at 3:00 am, We... 15 minutes
We start the excursion at 3:00 am, We go to Patapampa, where we will make a stop at the impressive Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest part of our tour at 4900 meters above sea level, from this point you will get great views of the mountain ranges that surround Arequipa and the Colca Valley.
We headed to Chivay, located at 3630 meters... 20 minutes
We headed to Chivay, located at 3630 meters above sea level; Here we will enjoy breakfast, and then embark on a tour where we will appreciate wonderful landscapes, pre-Inca terraces, as well as native flora and fauna.
Visit the Town of Yanque, a traditional town,... 15 minutes
Visit the Town of Yanque, a traditional town, where we will observe the typical dance of the Colca Valley, the "Wititi" known as the dance of love, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In addition, you can visit the temple of La Santísima Concepción de Yanque, rebuilt in the 17th century.
On the way back, we will stop at... 10 minutes
On the way back, we will stop at the Huayra Punko viewpoint, in Pinchollo, and then at the Antahuilque viewpoint, in order to observe some models and pre-Inca hanging tombs. Likewise, we will observe the pre-Inca terraces.
We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor... 40 minutes
We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor to observe the majesty of the Colca Canyon from a strategic point, as well as the flight of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest non-marine bird on the planet, named cultural and natural heritage of South America.
The next stop will be in Maca, a... 15 minutes
The next stop will be in Maca, a small and picturesque town in the region, where we will taste the traditional Colca Sour drink.
We will visit the hot springs, where you... 40 minutes
We will visit the hot springs, where you can bathe and relax with its thermo-medicinal properties. Admission is S/15.00
We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free buffet lunch 1 hour
We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy a free buffet lunch. All food options are traditional dishes made from Andean products
We will make another stop at the Toccra... 10 minutes
We will make another stop at the Toccra Bofedales, where we will see camelids and birds such as Andean ducks and flamingos, as well as migratory birds.
The last stop will be in Patahuasi, to... 15 minutes
The last stop will be in Patahuasi, to enjoy a panoramic view in front of Misti and Chachani with stone forests and curious rock formations.
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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.
How do I book this tour?
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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.
