Day 2: Colca Canyon Valley to Condor’s Cross to Arequipa
After an early breakfast (around 06:00am), we depart to the “Condor’s Cross” from where we will hopefully see the world famous Andean Condor birds fly majestically above us as they rise up from the Canyon. Your picturesque journey leads to the Mirador Cruz del Condor, the most famous viewing point to look into the depths of the Colca Canyon. Here, the canyon is around 1,200 meters deep, and you will have good chance to see a few condors flying, here as well, with the amazing canyon scenery in the background. We will take you to different viewpoints of the Canyon to allow you to explore and appreciate the sheer size of this incredible canyon (the second deepest in the world!). On the way back to Chivay, we stop at the town of Yanque, visit its beautiful church and its characteristic stone streets among other attractions. To have spectacular views of the Colca Valley, we will drive to the observation points of Choquetipo and Artahuilque where you can see pre-Inca tombs and mock ups of the terraces... such amazing places.
After lunch at a local restaurant we return to the city of Arequipa, arriving at approx. 17:30pm where we will drop you off at your hotel or hostel.
Included
- Round trip tourist transportation – private bus so your seat is always reserved
- Breakfast
- English speaking guide – local expert who knows everything about the Canyon
- 1 night accommodation in Chivay “La Estancia” (basic shared hostel)
Not included:
- Entrance ticket to Canyon: S/.70 soles – not included on any tour due to it being illegal to include it
- Entrance to the Hot Springs: about S/.15 soles – OPTIONAL
- Lunch
- Dinner