Highlights
- Discover the Colca through landscapes, legends, and ancient traditions.
- Taste muña and chachacoma mate and learn about their traditional uses.
- Learn about the Andean worldview, the Apus, the Pachamama, and the significance of the condor
- Experience the tradition of thermal baths as spaces for renewal and purification
- See Andean fauna such as condors, vicunas, alpacas and llamas in their natural environment
Description
Itinerary
3:00 AM – Arequipa
Departure from Plaza de Armas or pick-up from hotels in the historic center. Travel to the Colca Valley accompanied by our tour guide, who will introduce you to the history and worldview of the Andes.
6:30 am – Chivay: Breakfast and mate
Enjoy breakfast and taste a muña and chachacoma mate while learning about its traditional uses and importance in the culture of the Andes.
8:00 a.m. – Cruz del Condor
See the impressive flight of the Andean condor over the Colca Canyon. Learn about its meaning within the Andean worldview and its relationship with the Apus. Optional hike to the Cross of the Priest.
9:30 AM – Viewpoints and legends of the Colca
Tour the terraces, Huayrapunko, the Altahuilque lagoons, the Hanging Tombs, and the Peña Blanca vantage point while listening to ancestral legends, stories about the mountains, and traditions passed down through generations.
10:30 AM – Maca
Visit this traditional Andean village and the Church of Santa Ana. Learn about its customs, handicrafts, and local products.
11:00 am – Yanque Hot Springs
Optional visit. Relax in the hot springs and learn about their ancestral significance as spaces related to water, renewal, and purification within Andean traditions.
12:00 PM – Lunch
Enjoy lunch in Chivay and discover traditional flavors of the Colca Valley.
1:00 PM – Patapampa and high Andean landscapes
Visit the Patapampa Volcanoes Vantage Point, at about 4,800 meters above sea level, and take in the Andes mountain range. Stop at the Toccra wetlands to see alpacas and llamas. ✨ Apacheta – Connection with the Andes
Learn about the cultural significance of the apachetas and their traditional relationship with the trails, the Pachamama, and the Apus
Pampa Cañahuas – National Reserve
Travel through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Nature Reserve and observe vicuñas in the wild while enjoying the volcanic landscapes of the highlands.
Approximately 05:30 PM – Drop-off in Arequipa
End your experience in Arequipa after a day that combines nature, fauna, legends, gastronomy, plants, hot springs, and the Andean worldview.
Mundo Andino Travel: You don't just visit the Colca; you experience its stories, traditions, and ancestral connection with the Andes.
Includes
Private tourist transportation throughout the tour, equipped with heating and air conditioning, with a professional driver.
Official tour guide during the tour.
Andean breakfast in Chivay.
Ancestral mate made from muña and chachacoma, an Andean cultural experience where you'll learn about these traditional plants and their uses passed down from generation to generation.
Buffet lunch in Chivay.
Colca Tourist Ticket (BTC) to access the attractions included in the tour.
Entrance to the thermal medicinal baths as per the program.
All tours and visits mentioned in the program.
Permanent assistance from Mundo Andino Travel throughout the entire experience.
Excludes
NOT INCLUDED
Personal expenses and food and beverages not specified in the program.
Gratuities for the tour guide, driver, or other service personnel; these are voluntary.
Additional expenses during the tour that are not indicated as included.
Extra services or activities not included in the itinerary.
Personal purchases of souvenirs, crafts, or other products.
Important Information
- Know before you go
Please provide full name, ID/passport, nationality and hotel or pick-up location.
Pick-up is available from hotels in the Historic Center of Arequipa; outside of this area, a meeting point will be arranged.
⏰ The pick-up time may vary slightly and will be confirmed before the sightseeing tour.
️ The tour reaches high altitudes. It is recommended to rest, hydrate, and wear warm clothing.
Bring a valid ID, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a cap, sunglasses, and water.
️ The itinerary may be modified due to weather, traffic, security, or instructions from the authorities.
Personal expenses, gratuities and services not specified in 'Included' are at the passenger's expense.
After booking, Mundo Andino Travel will confirm the exact pick-up time and location.
⚠️ Always follow the tour guide's instructions and the security measures during the tour.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
