Colca Canyon Tour | Arequipa Canyon
Description
The Colca Canyon is located in the province of Caylloma, 165 kilometers from Arequipa and 40 km from Chivay town (the capital of the province of Caylloma). The highest point in the valley is the Ampato dormant volcano (6288 MAMSL). The lowest point is between the Colca and Andamayo rivers (970 MAMSL).
The Colca Valley has an extension of 100 km long and occupies only one sector of the basin of the Colca River, located between the districts of Callalli and Huambo. The Colca route goes through the slopes of the Cachani Mountain and crosses plains full of ichus and yaretas (Andean vegetation). You can find alpacas and vizcachas in this place, which are beautiful camelids of the area.
It is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca River descends from 3,500 meters above sea level at Chivay to 2,200 meters at Cabanaconde. The other side of the road to the Canyon is about 4,000 meters away. The grey mass of Sabancaya (one of the most active volcano in America) looms in the background, and its docile neighbor, Ampato. Unspoiled Andean villages lie on both sides of the canyon, inhabited by the Cabana and Collagua villagers. Some of the extensive pre-Columbian terraces fields are still in use.
| Days: 2 | Max People : 10 | All year |
| Min Age : 10+ | Pickup : Airport | Language:   |
Departure & Return Location
Arequipa
Bedroom
2 Bedrooms
Departure Time
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Return Time
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Price Includes
- Air Fares
- 3 Nights Hotel Accomodation
- Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees
Departure & Return Location
- Guide Service Fee
- Driver Service Fee
- Any Private Expenses
- Room Service Fees
What to Expect
Quick Itinerary
Day 01: Arequipa - Chivay
Day 02: Colca Canyon Trek - Arequipa
Itineray Details
Day 01: Arequipa - Chivay
We pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa at 8 am and we drive along the asphalt road to Yura, crossing Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahuas, observing the incompatible vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and migratory birds, and then reaching Viscachani where we enjoy of a mate of Coca, to acclimate the body, by the height. Continuing with the trip appreciating the tocjras, lagunillas and bofedales and at the same time observe some migratory birds like the Flamingos, ibis. Then we arrive at the highest point of Patapampa (4830 masl), also called the viewpoint of the Volcanoes, since from there you can see the Volcanic chain in particular: the Hualcahualca, Sabancalla and Ampato, then descend to the town of Chivay. (3600 masl), have lunch. and accommodation at the hotel.
In the afternoon is optional to visit to the Thermal Baths of La Calera, where we will stay for a period of approximately two hours. These Baths are of thermal medicinal waters, which exceed 40 degrees C; good for bodily diseases.
In the evening, we will enjoy a dinner in the hotel.