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Colca Canyon 3 Day - Soft

Program Itinerary

Day 1: Arequipa - Colca Valley

7/.30 am to 08:00 we pick you up from the hotel, and departure by bus on your excursion towards the Colca Valley driving across Pampa Cañahuas at the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, habitat of herds of vicuñas and stopping at the Mirador de los Andes, the crater of Chucura, the Mirador de Chivay, where beautiful pre-columbian terraces still being cultivated by native Collaguas can be observed. Arrival to the town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. aprox. Transfer to your selected lodge. Colca Inn or Posada Chivay Hostel with breakfast; In the afternoon, enjoy some hiking for two hours near the beautiful village of Coporaque on the other side of the river, where you can view beautiful vistas of the valley; afterwards visit thermal and medical baths.During dinner have a folckloric show, Acomodation in Double accommodation in Colca Inn or Posada Chivay.

Day 2: Colca Valley -Condor's Cross - Arequipa

Early in the morning departure to the "Condor's Cross" from where the great andean bird, the Condor, may be spotted flying in circles above still farmed green pre-incas terraces ,farming platforms .Plenty of time to enjoy the impressive panorama and views of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world , then start walking to Pampa San Miguel to walk down into the canyon in 3 hours approximalely , we get to the Colca River and twenty minutes later we arrive in San Juan de Chuccho. We will enjoy the green areas and friendly people. Then continue to to Coshñirhua Village, we have lunch in a tipycal style. We rest here and then continue; the trekking starts again walking down the Canyon to Sangalle Valley, a beautiful place located at the bottom of the Canyon . Semi tropical weather and fruit trees are part of this place. You can soak in the warm water of the swimming pool. 6:00 PM .-We have dinner and enjoy making a camp fire, we will spend the night in the house of the settlers (basic cabins-accomodation) Time to interact with the locals and enjoy their hospitality.

Day 3: Sangalle, Cabanaconde, Cruz del Condor, Chivay , Arequipa.

At 04:00 am after an early breakfast we start climbing a hill to Cabanaconde ( 3 hours approximately) , around 8:00 am we will arrive to this Natural Park of " Cruz del Condor "where you have a very beautiful view on the Colca Canyon. This is also the place where you'll be able to observe several flying condors, sometimes passing very close to you (up to a few meters). Just near this area your tour guide will show you the Pre-inca tumbs hanging in the mountains. Plenty of time to spend in this natural region for pictures and gentle walk around the cactus San Pedro area.On the return we will stop in the towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque; that they count on beautiful colonial churches, as well as in the viewpoints of Choquetico and Antahuilque, from where we will observe impressive andenería farming platforms of the valley, and tombs in pre-Incas scale models. While in Chivay , we will go to the hot springs of La Calera (38 degrees) . This will help you to relax your body. We will have lunch in Chivay and then get on the bus to return to Arequipa. Approximately at 7:00 pm Arrival to Arequipa.

What is Included:

• Pick up from your Hotels in Arequipa Private transport from Arequipa to the view point " Cruz del Condor " Park. Public Bus to return English and spanish Tour Guide Food ( 3 Breakfast,1Lunch, 1 Dinner) Accommodation in Chivay
• Colca Inn or Posada Chivay Hostel & Basic Cabins in Sangalle. ( Double,Twin, Triple.)

What is not Included:

• Hot Springs, only described meals, hot springs 10 soles .

We recommend that you bring

• Sturdy shoes or hiking boots, a small day pack with water to drink, sun block, rain jacket in case, sun glasses, sun hat, mosquitoe repellent, bathing suit, money for souveneirs and drinks, travel towel, sandals, flash light, batteries, sleeping bag (optional).

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