Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arequipa - Chivay

   • The guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. to start the trip to the Colca Valley. The journey begins at the highway from Yura, passing by the snow-covered Chachani mountain. We will get to try a delicious Coca tea at the Aguada Blanca National Park, habitat of beautiful South American Cameloids (vicunas, alpacas, waris and llamas). 
   • Later, at Tocra lake, we will appreciate a variety of migratory birds such as flamencos and also will stop at the panoramic viewpoint (Patapampa 4910 masl) for a great view of the western mountain range from where you can truly appreciate the Pre-Inca farming Terraces.
   • We will drive to the colourful town of Chivay at around 13:00 for lunch. We will enjoy the beautiful landscapes and nature of this side of the valley. This region is mainly made up of Andean communities.
   • At about 16:00 hrs, we will enjoy a relaxing time at the hot springs of La Calera. We will have dinner with a folkloric show. (Optional according to the distance of the hotel)

2. Day 2: Chivay - Cruz del Condor

   • After an early breakfast, we will go a one-hour drive to the view-point of Cruz del Condor from where you will have a breathtaking view of the Colca Canyon and see the majestic flight of the condors; some may pass really close to you. 
   • Returning to Arequipa, we will see some ruins and Pre-Inca terraces. 
   • We will stop in some towns, including the town of Yanque, where we will see its church, its artisan center, and the typical clothing of the people. 
   • We will get to Chivay at about noon and have lunch. 
   • At about 13:00, we will head back to Arequipa.