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COLCA CANYON TOUR - COLCA VALLEY TRIP

Classical Van Trip 2 Days - 1 Night

Day 1 Arequipa - Patapampa 4850m - Chivay - Hot Spring

At 8am we start our daily private tour to the second deepest canyon in the world, driving on the left side of Chachani mountain (6070m), continue going up to 4400ml, is a Natural Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, is the nature habitat for the Vicuñas, one of South American camelidos, groups of Llamas, Alpacas, small lake (Bofedales), highlands views (Pata Pampa 4850m), snow caps and volcanoes, will stop every place to get short break getting pictures from all each place you like.
At 1pm we will arrive in Chivay town, located over 3600m, there you can choose any restaurant to get your lunch, after that we supply your room, leaving our stuff and ready to a short hike for two hours to the pre Incas ruins called Uyo Uyo and then continue driving to the thermal's pools, two hours enjoying the hot spring.
At 7pm visit the Maria Reiche Planetarium, we invite you to immerse in the mysteries of the Colca Valley sky and enjoy the performance "Colca deep Canyon, deep sky". You can learn how the ancient inhabitants of the Andes interpreted the night sky according to their myths and beliefs. The performances include projecting constellations in the Planetarium dome as well as observing the stars of Colca`s sky through a professional telescope. Over night at this town, in a selected lodging.
Optional: Before or after lunch you can combine horseback riding around the canyon or downhill bike trip, both tours are additional cost. Also is possible to spend the night at Yanque village is so much quiet of Chivay, please let us know at booking time.

Day 2 Chivay Valley - Colca Canyon - Condor Cross - Arequipa

At 6am is the breakfast and travel 2 hours on our transportation to the famous Condor Cross, at this place is possible to appreciate the fly of Condors or sometimes seating on the big rocks, two hours spending looking this amazing and biggest bird in the world, also there are many villages at the deep part of this spectacular Canyon.
At 10am we drive back to Chivay, stopping on the way back, getting nice views from the river and Colca valley, colony churches, handicraft markets, green villages on the both banks of the canyon and local's people working the ancient's pre Incas terraces.
At 1pm lunch time again at Chivay, after that we come back to Arequipa, driving 4 hours arrival to your accommodation and end of our tour.

Included

  1. Official Englihs speaking guide
  2. Shared tourist transportation or private van (according your request)
  3. 1 night in the selected lodging
  4. Entrance fee to the National Park - Colca Canyon (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
  5. 2 hours of short trekking
  6. 1 breakfast - 2 buffet lunches - 1 dinner with life music show
  7. Visit the Planetarium Maria Reiche/Projecting constellations
  8. First aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
  9. Food and accommodation for our camp staff
  10. Tour price include government sales tax (19% as know IGV)

Rates 2008 - Daily Departures

HOSTELS
HOTELS
SWB
US$
DWB
US$
BACKPACKER SERVICE (Join group)
Ricardito Portales 97 84 Private bathroom + Hot shower + Continetal breakfast
La Pascana 90 85 Private bathroom + Hot shower + Continental breakfast
Anita 93 89 Private bathroom + Hot shower + Continental breakfast
Kolping

Kollawas Home Inn
97 93 Carpetd rooms + Private bathroom + Hot shower + Continental breakfast + Green area + Heating
Posada Chivay 100 97 Private bathroom + Hot shower + Continental breakfast + Parking
Colca Inn Standar 100 97 Private bathroom + Hot shower + Continental breakfast
Colca Inn Deluxe 107 105 Carped rooms + Heating + American breakfast
Tradicion Del Colca 114 109 Carped rooms + Sauna Heating + Buffet breakfast + Green area + Parking
Pozo del Cielo 137 127 Carped rooms + Sauna heating + Buffet breakfast + Green area + Lookout + Able horse ride + Parking
Casa Andina 140 122 Carped rooms + Sauna heating + Buffet breakfast + Green area + Parking + Able planetarium and observatory
Collahua 128 120 Carped rooms + Heating + Buffet breakfast + Green area + Parking + Able horse ride + Fishing
Parador del Colca *** *** Carped rooms + Sauna Heating + Buffet Breakfast + Green area + able horse ride + Fishing + Parking
Colca Lodge Standar 172 159 Carped rooms + Heating + Buffet Breakfast + Hot spring Pools + able horse ride + Fishing +Parking + Green are
Colca Lodge Suite 216 213 Carped rooms + Heating + Buffet Breakfast + Hot spring Pools + able horse ride + Fishing +Parking + Green area
Colca Lodge Suite Deluxe 211 207 Carped rooms + Heating + Buffet Breakfast + Hot spring Pools + able horse ride + Fishing +Parking + Green area
All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include local taxes.

Departures

Daily departures are available all year.

Private Service

Private service for organized groups departs any day. We strongly recommend to book trip with private van or four wheel drive (4x4). If you take a private van the program can be more flexible and you have more time to spend in the canyon.

Not Included

  1. Alcoholic drinks
  2. Breakfast on the first day
  3. Tips for guide and camp staff
  4. Horseback riding tours
  5. Fishing gear
  6. Entrance to the hot spring in Chivay US$4 per person

What You Need To Bring/Carry

  1. Small backpack 40lt
  2. Rain jacket or poncho (December to april)
  3. Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
  4. One complete change of clothing
  5. Sweater and jacket (something warm)
  6. Bottle of water
  7. Flashlight and batteries
  8. Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
  9. Sun block (sun protection cream)
  10. Insect repellent
  11. Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
  12. Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
  13. Sunglasses
  14. Swimsuit for the hot spring
  15. Optional walking sticks or poles