Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa

Arequipa-Chivay-Maca-Viewpoints-Canyon and Condor Cross viewpoint-Hot Spring-Chivay-Volcanoes Viewpoint-National Reserve-Arequipa. Pick up starts 02:30h to 03:00h. We pick you up to then we drive from Arequipa for 3 hours towards Chivay; the capital of the Colca Canyon on North West direction behind snow-covered Chachani. We arrive to Colca valley there we have Breakfast. Then we continue driving for 1 and half more towards the most visited point “the Cross” of the Condor here, we are able to see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condor. The area presents beautiful typical towns, like Yanque & Maca, colonial churches, gently people with typical needlework dresses, hundreds of pre Inca terraces still in use with Andean growing like corn, quinoa, kiwicha among others. In addition, we will visit the hot spring pools that the entrance fee is additional for that there we have 45 minutes free. Then we will visit Chivay town for lunch and After Lunch, we come back to Arequipa; on the way, we stop at the highest pass: the viewpoint of the Volcanoes and snow covered mountains in Patapampa (4,800 m. - 15,000 ft.) Later we will see wild vicuñas, alpacas & llamas in Pampa Cañahuas national reserve, some birds like flamingoes, ibis, Andean gooze, ducks, Andean eagle "Kara Kara". About 18:00h Back in Arequipa city.

Cruz del Cóndor & Colca Canyon Views. Experience breathtaking panoramic views of the Colca Valley, including a visit to the famous Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you can admire the majestic Andean condors flying over one of the deepest canyons in the world. Enjoy several scenic stops along the route to take photos and appreciate the stunning landscapes of the Colca Canyon.