Colca Canyon Full-Day Tour

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Discover the Colca Canyon on a full-day tour from Arequipa. See the Andean condor in its natural habitat at the Condor's Cross, and enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Andean dishes.

Highlights

  • Admire the stunning landscapes of the Colca Canyon on a full-day tour
  • See the Andean condor in its natural habitat at the Condor's Cross
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Andean dishes at a local restaurant
  • Visit the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas
  • Stop at the Patapampa viewpoint to take in the views of the Andes Mountains

Description

Explore the Colca Canyon in Peru, one of the world's deepest canyons, on a full-day tour from Arequipa. Join a small group and head to the edge of the canyon to see Andean condors. Make other stops, including the pre-Inca terraces of Antawilke, the Yanque hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas. Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Arequipa. Travel to the edge of the Colca Canyon, where you can see Andean condors. Make other stops, including the pre-Inca terraces of Antawilke, the Yanque hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Choose from a variety of traditional dishes made from Andean products. After lunch, stop at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas in their natural habitat. With a bit of luck, you might also see Andean foxes and other wild animals. Next, head to the Condor's Cross, where you'll have an hour to walk along the edge of the Colca Canyon and look for Andean condors. There's a condor nesting site nearby, and it's common to see several condors flying over the canyon at once. After your time at the Condor's Cross, begin your return journey to Arequipa.

Includes

Air-conditioned vehicle Live guide Breakfast (bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee, juice) Buffet lunch with traditional Andean dishes

Important Information

  • The tour involves stops at high altitudes, including a viewpoint at approximately 4900 meters. It's recommended to prepare for altitude sickness. The tour includes opportunities to see wildlife such as alpacas, vicuñas, and possibly Andean foxes and other animals in their natural habitat. You will have the chance to see Andean condors, especially near their nesting site at the Condor's Cross viewpoint. The tour starts early in the morning and lasts approximately 13 to 14 hours, so prepare for a full day of activities.

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