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TWO DAYS TRIP TO VISIT THE COLCA CANYON

Every Day Tour To The Deepest Canyon In The World

The Colca Canyon is located on the southern Peru in the Andes mountain range exist the second deepest canyon in the world, It is more than twice as deep as the Apurimac Canyon (Peru) and the Grand Canyon in the United States, the canyon's walls are not as vertical as those of the Grand Canyon. The Colca River birth in the Andes between Condoroma and Crucero Alto (above 4500-5000M), drops the water down to Pacific Ocean, this river have 4 names as Colca River, Andamayo River, Majes River and finally Camana River. The Colca Canyon register hard rain during December to April and the rest of the year is dry, sunny and cold weather.
The deepest part of the Colca Canyon is register between Ampato Mountain (6310M) and Coropuna snow-capped (6377M), on the left bank of the canyon exist a small town named Huambo and straight down of this town is located Cancco Valley (1720M) which is the greatest deep point that reaches a depth of 4590 meters.
The name Colca refers to small holes in the cliffs in the valley and canyon. These holes were used in Inca and pre-Inca times to store food, such as potatoes and other Andean crops. They were also used as tombs for important people.
The geography of the Colca Canyon are habitable, and Inca and pre-Inca terraces are still cultivated along the less precipitous canyon walls; they build stepped terraces to cultivate the ancestral potatoes, maize and other products of this region. The Colca Valley is a wonderful and colorful Andean valley with many small and remotes towns on the both side of the Canyon founded by Spanish conquers. The Spanish introduce and change many ancestral traditions as the religion. The Colca Valley keeps many colonial richest churches in all Arequipa regions.
The canyon is home of the Andean Condor (Vultur Gryphus), they are can be seen at fairly close range as they fly through the precipices. The Condor is the main tourist attraction and can be seen at "Cruz Del Condor", is a popular tourist stop, the pass where the Condors soar gracefully on the rising thermals occurring as the air warms.
The Colca Canyon is the main tourist attraction in Arequipa, the Colca Valley can be visit directly from Arequipa, from Cusco by 4WD or from Puno (Lake Titicaca) by private van. The Colca Canyon geography offer great terrain to practice outdoor activities such as Trekking Tours, Climbing Tours, Horse Tours, Mountain Bike, River Rafting, Camping, Bird Watching combining with relaxing visit to the numerous thermal baths and staying in charm and comfortable hotels along the Colca Canyon.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS organize daily visit to the Colca Canyon, with experience driver and official accredited tour guides and including good food, entrance to the park and the best hotels to stay in the second deepest canyon in the world.

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ITINERARY OF BYS TRIP TO COLCA CANYON

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS - PATAPAMPA ANDEAN LOOKOUT 4850M - CHIVAY - HOT SPRING

PRIVATE SERVICE: The depart can between 6AM or 9AM - Leaving early from Arequipa you can get time for each highlight (without tourists) where tour guide recommend to stop for photos and interesting information, also you can get more time for hiking on the upper zone of the valley - Booking Private Service you need to indicate us the hour of the depart from Arequipa - You also can be pick up from bus station or airport of Arequipa and follow with itinerary mentioned below.

GROUP SERVICE (up 28 people): The pick-up time from hotel will be between 8AM and 8:45AM, this happen according the location of customer’s accommodation and we advise to be patient and wait for the guide and driver in case they get late – After collecting all participants we will start the trip to the second deepest canyon in the world, driving on the left side of Chachani mountain (6070M), continue going up to 4200M, where is a Natural Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, is the nature habitat for the Vicuñas, one of South American camelidos, groups of Llamas, Alpacas, small lake (Bofedales), highlands views (Pata Pampa 4850M), snow caps and volcanoes, will stop every place to get short break getting pictures from all each place you like.
At 1PM we will arrive in Chivay town, located over 3600M, there you can choose any restaurant to get your lunch (Does Not Include) - Then transfer to your selected accommodation (Excluded) to leave your personal things/items.

Between 3PM and 5PM OPTIONAL transfer to thermal pools (45°C), located next to Chivay or Yanque town - The entrance to hot spring is additional $5 USD per person.
Late afternoon transfer to your select hotel (excluded) - FREE EVENING for personal activities and see you tomorrow.

OPTIONAL ADVENTURE COLCA ACTIVITIES

After lunch in Chivay you can combine horseback riding or downhill bike trip around the canyon. These activities need to be confirmed at booking time.
These optional tours was designed just for participants chose stay in Chivay and PRIVATE SERVICE ONLY because each activity demands around 3 hours - The ALTERNATIVE tour mentioned below are not available for GROUP SERVICE.
3 HOURS OF CANOCOTA CANYON TREK Free For Private Service Only
After lunch you will be transferred for about 20 minutes by private transport from Chivay to Canocota village - This is very remote village located on the upper zone and next of narrow canyon - The is option includes nice and low level of trekking on ancient Inca trail along the canyon with impressive views and nature along Colca River - At the end of trek we invite to enjoy the thermal pools of La Calera (38°C) for $5 USD of admission per person - Don't forget to bring your swimsuit and towel - This trek is available even if is raining but you need to bring very good waterproof gear as shoes, pants and jacket or poncho - After reasonable time at the hot spring transfer to hotel and end of activities of this day.
3 HOURS OF HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR $89 USD P.P (Minimum 2 Participants)
This tour Includes nice riding through fully agriculture terraces on the left and right bank of Colca River, the main location of our horses are in Yanque town where we go by private transport to have nice introduction to the horses and begin the trip after safety talking and check the equipment's as saddles and helmets - The riding also includes visit the pre-Inca ruins of Uyu Uyu - This horseback tour is suitable for experienced and beginners riders - The tour can includes some gallop only if you know very well to ride the horses otherwise we don't recommend to try that to avoid any accident - Booking this tour you need to bring fleece or windproof jacket to kept warm the body during the riding time - This tours is not available if is raining or not available horses.
3 HOURS OF DOWNHILL BIKING TOUR $95 USD P.P (Minimum 2 Participants)
The mountain bike downhill from the highest point as known as PataPampa (4910M) can be done in 3 hours of pure downhill to Chivay (3400M). The nice mountain bike tour is recommended for mountain bike lovers thanks to nice single trucks and good road condition - This ALTERNATIVE mountain bike tour is suitable for beginners and experienced bikers - The tour cost already includes mountain bike, full finger gloves and ventilate helmets.
Waiting For Condors In The Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor

Waiting For Condors In The Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor

DAY 2: CHIVAY TOWN - COLCA CANYON - MIRADOR CRUZ DEL CONDOR - AREQUIPA

At 6AM will be breakfast in your hotel included as courtesy and then 2 hours of transfer in our transport to “El Mirador Cruz Del Condor” - This journey includes nice drive on the left bank of Colca River passing small towns with colonial churches and spectacular highlights as snow-capped, hanging tombs, cactus forest, and lot flora and fauna along Colca valley – Also we stop in some lookout to see lot agriculture terracing on the both side of Colca valley – Around 8AM start a short and alternative hike along the canyon to arrive to the Condor cross viewpoint to watch the fly of the biggest bird in the world – Luckily you can see the Condors very close like 10 meters away from you or sometimes they are seating on huge rocks next of cliffs facing the deep of the canyon – Free time to enjoy spectacular view of the canyon and get some relax.
At 10:30AM we drive back to Chivay but along the way we stop getting nice views of the river and Colca valley, other colonial churches, small handicraft markets, and seeing local's people working the ancient's pre-Incan terraces.
Around 12:30PM arrive to Chivay to have lunch (Does Not Include) and then 30 minutes of free time for personal activities as visit the local Andean market or walk around.
Around 1:30PM meeting at Plaza de Central (main square) and then 4 hours of journey from Chivay to Arequipa – This transfer includes few stops to use toilet – The tour ends at your hotel of Arequipa around 5PM to 6PM.

OPTIONAL GROUP TRANSFER FROM CHIVAY TO PUNO $75 USD Per Person

If you plan to continue your travel to Puno instead to return to Arequipa easily you can continue to Puno (lake Titicaca) taking additional semi private bus transfer for $50 USD each - We have depart at 1PM from Chivay and arrive to Puno around 7PM and you can be drop off in your hotel or main square of Puno - This semi private bus transfer includes 2 stops ONLY to use toilet but not to visit tourist attractions along the way - The tickets for the seats need to be purchased at booking time of this tour to Colca canyon - We cannot guarantee any last moment bookings if you want to find available seats from Chivay to Puno.

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Picture Of Andean Condor - Colca Canyon Peru

Picture Of Andean Condor - Colca Canyon Peru

2 DAYS TRIP INCLUDES

Pick-up from hotels located in Arequipa downtown only.
English-Speaking guide.
Shared tourist transportation (Group Service).
Private transport (Private Service).
3 hours of hiking around the Colca canyon (1st day).
1 hour of hiking to Mirador Cruz Del Condor (2nd day).
First aid kit for all participants and our camp staff.
Food and accommodation for our camp staff.
Drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa downtown only.

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE COLCA VALLEY

Hostal Sonqo Killa - Chivay.
Colca Canyon Hotel - Chivay.
Hotel Pozo Del Cielo - Chivay.
El Refugio D'Elise Hotel - Chivay.
KillaWasi Lodge - Yanque.
Aranwa Pueblito Encantado Colca - Coporaque.
Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Spring - Yanque.
Las Casitas By Belmond - Yaqnue.
Puqio - Yanque.

TOUR PRICE TO VISIT THE COLCA CANYON
PRIVATE SERVICE	GROUP SERVICE
1 PERSON $400 USD. 2 PERSONS $450 USD. 3 PERSONS $475 USD. 4 PERSONS $500 USD. 5 PERSONS $525 USD. More participants, price under request.	$100 USD PER PERSON. This service enquiry minimum 4 participants to be operated.
Prices stated above are without international bank transfer fees and are subject to change without notice, except those prices for an order that has been accepted.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance.
Soft and alcoholic drinks - Customers under effect of alcohol or other drugs are prohibited to join this trip without money refund.
Breakfast on the first day.
Tourist ticket of 70 soles or $20 US Dollars per person (Obligatory). This is the unique entrance to the Colca national park even if you don't stop at "Mirador Cruz Del Condor", but not valid for hot springs along the canyon.
1 night of accommodation in the Colca canyon.
2 lunches in Chivay - In Yanque there some little restaurants to get your diner.
1 diner in Chivay.
Hotel in Arequipa.
Horseback riding or MT biking around Chivay or Yanque (3hrs max.).
Entrance to the hot spring in Chivay or Yanque (Thermal baths) - 15 soles per person will be paid directly ($5 USD) - The admission cost doesn’t include towel but other facilities as shower and toilets are available.
Tip for guide and camp staff.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack 40lt.
Rain jacket or poncho (December to April).
Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear.
One complete change of clothing.
Sweater and jacket (something warm).
Bottle of water.
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun.
Sun block (sun protection cream).
Insect repellent.
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc.
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
Sunglasses.
Swimsuit and towel for the hot spring.
Optional walking sticks or poles.

GROUP SERVICE (Shared Service)

Normally this kind of service includes to join a group up to 28 or more participants in the same bus plus tour guide and driver.
Our company PERU ADVENTURE TOURS, is not responsible for any troubles you get during this trip because you will join a large group with different enquiries, stay in different hotels, the trip is very sensitive to suffer changes according the situation of the group (hotel location/distances, delayed departures/arrivals, restaurants, trip prices, highlights stops, high altitude sickness, losses of personal items, etc, etc).

PRIVATE SERVICE (Recomended)

This is available for individuals or groups at any day during all year. We strongly recommend book this trip with private transport to explore more the Colca canyon and get time for some trekking to visit ruins or the upper zone of the Colca valley - This tour can be combined with private and directly transfer to Puno or to Cusco, please check this option at booking time.

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PRIVATE SHUTTLE FROM AREQUIPA TO LAGUNA SALINAS AND PUNO

For travelers wishing to travel from Arequipa Puno we recommend to book a private shuttle through the Laguna de Salinas and other amazing places as Sillustani archaeological site - For more information of complete tour itinerary, stops and what to see CLICK HERE...

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RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

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