EXPEDITION FROM CUZCO COLCA CANYON AND AREQUIPA $740 USD Per Person - Private Service

From Inca's Empire To The Deepest Canyon In The World 3 Days - 2 Nights

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS begins to offer this tour on 2006 with the best available 4x4 trucks to guarantee a comfortable journey on the most remote places of the high Andes.
This tour was created after received many requesting from our customers, who wants to travel directly from Cusco to the Colca Canyon and end of 4x4 expedition is in Arequipa.
During this tour we drive on windy dirt roads, green valley, and Andean plateau, remote Andean villages, passing between blue lagoons and seeing lot of flora and fauna on the Altiplano of Peru.
Our experienced tour guides and drivers, who know very well every corner of this region between Cusco and Arequipa (Qeswachaca Inca bridge, Suykutambo Tres Cañones), the tour package also includes lodging on the Andes and Colca valley, and nice hiking in different region surrounding huge mountains.
The Tour from Cusco to the Colca Canyon and Arequipa can be done all year but the best is during the dry season, the rain begins on December and ends on April.
We recommend making your reservation prior you arrive to Peru, to secure everything for your trip and recognize the best highlights between Cusco and Arequipa borders.
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Pumacanchis Lagoon Cusco

DAY 1: CUSCO - ANDAHUAYLILLAS - CUSIPATA - PUMACANCHIS LAGOON - ACOPIA LAGOON - QESWACHACA INCA BRIDGE - ESPINAR

The tour begins from your hotel at 7AM, the tour guide, the driver and our 4x4 machine will be there waiting for you.
The travel goes through the southern of Cusco, we will pass Saylla, Quispicanchis, Huacarpay, Andahuaylillas; the main attraction is the "Church of San Pedro of Andahuaylillas". Using a common form of intimidation throughout the new world, by the Conquistadores; this Catholic Church, was built in 1631, after the conquest, on the base of an ancient Inca temple.
Cusipata is the last small town located on the southern of Cusco, from there we will take unpaved road up to Pumacanchis Lagoon, where is possible to visit the trout farmers and then 1 of short hike along the blue lagoon.
Continuing driving on winding road through lagoos, mountains, small Andean villages we get down into the upper section of Apurimac canyon, where is located QESWACHACA suspension bridge over Apurimac River (“Oracle of the mountains god”), which was build using hardy grass that grows in this area, this amazing bridge dating from Incas times and used connecting communities around.
Great time to see the Inca engineering and then crossing suspension bridge over relaxing noise waters. Here we will make picnic for lunch surrounding of pure serenity.
Between 4PM and 6PM we will drive to Andean town of Espinar (3950M), a small town surrounding by mining activities, were 50% of men population work as miner (gold, silver and cooper).
Tonight we stay in small accommodation with hot shower (L - D).
Qeswachaca Suspension Bridge

DAY 2: ESPINAR - SUYKUTAMBO 3 CAÑONES - CANOCOTA HIKE - CHIVAY HOT SPRING

Today breakfast will be served by local family and them continue driving on dirt road through the mountains and small flogs of Llamas, Alpaca along the road until the 3 cañones as known as "Suykutambo", Thank to water erosion has formed three perfect canyons with huge volcanic walls that join in a huge natural amphitheater where the three streams meet in just one making a large river as known as Apurimac. Tres Cañones is amazing place to practice hiking through one of the streams up to the upper section of the canyon.
Suykutambo Tres Cañones Espinar
After 5 hours of nice driving looking the real Andean scenery and human life between Cusco and Arequipa, we descent into the upper section of the Colca canyon, to small town of Sibayo (3830M), to have late lunch offered by local family. Then transfer for about 20min till Canocota village and begin 2hrs hiking along the left bank of Colca River. This short but great hiking offer us an amazing views how the Colca valley was formed thanks to Andean streams. Around 5PM arrive to thermal pools of "La Calera" and relax the muscles. Late afternoon transfer to hotel, dinner and rest (B - L - D).
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DAY 3: CHIVAY TOWN - COLCA CANYON - MIRADOR CRUZ DEL CONDOR - AREQUIPA

At 6AM will be breakfast in your hotel included as courtesy and then 2 hours of transfer in our transport to “El Mirador Cruz Del Condor” - This journey includes nice drive on the left bank of Colca River passing small towns with colonial churches and spectacular highlights as snow-capped, hanging tombs, cactus forest, and lot flora and fauna along Colca valley – Also we stop in some lookout to see lot agriculture terracing on the both side of Colca valley – Around 8AM start a short and alternative trekking along the canyon (Private Service only) to arrive to the Condor cross viewpoint to watch the fly of the biggest bird in the world – Luckily you can see the Condors very close like 10 meters away from you or sometimes they are seating on huge rocks next of cliffs facing the deep of the canyon – Free time to enjoy spectacular view of the canyon and get some relax.
At 10AM we drive back to Chivay but along the way we stop getting nice views of the river and Colca valley, other colonial churches, small handicraft markets, and seeing local's people working the ancient's pre-Incan terraces.
Around 12:30PM arrive to Chivay to have lunch (Does Not Include) and then 30 minutes of free time for personal activities as visit the local Andean market or walk around.
Around 1:30PM meeting at Plaza de Central (main square) and then 4 hours of journey from Chivay to Arequipa – This transfer includes few stops to use toilet – The tour ends in your hotel of Arequipa around 5PM to 6PM.
Picture Of Andean Condor - Colca Canyon Peru

INCLUDED

  1. English speaking guide who knows very well all the route.
  2. Private shuttle with enough room for luggage (Cusco - Colca canyon - Arequipa).
  3. 2 nights of lodging (Espinar - Chivay).
  4. Entrance to Andahuaylillas church.
  5. Tourist ticket of 70 soles or $25 US Dollars per person (Obligatory). This is the unique entrance to visit Colca valley and canyon even if you don't stop at "Mirador Cruz Del Condor" (not valid for hot springs along the canyon).
  6. 2 breakfasts - 3 lunches - 2 dinners.
  7. Every day hiking according trip description.
  8. First aid kit for all participants and our camp staff.
  9. Food and camping gear for our camp staff.
TOUR PRICE FOR EXPEDITION FROM CUZCO COLCA CANYON AND AREQUIPA
DATE TOUR COST
Any day
(April - November)
EXPEDITION FROM CUZCO COLCA CANYON AND AREQUIPA $740 USD Per Person - Private Service

From The Andes To The Colca Canyon In 3 Days - 2 Nights
Group Service
Not applicable

Private Service (Private 4x4 and guide)
2 participants $740 USD each
3 participants $540 USD each
4 participants $480 USD each
5 up to more participants $440 USD each
Discount: $5 USD of discount for South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: $5 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group size: 4 participants for each 4x4
We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

EXCLUDED

  1. Travel and accident insurance.
  2. Hotel in Cusco & Arequipa.
  3. Soft and alcoholic and soft drinks aduring the whole tour.
  4. Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.
  5. Entrance to the hot spring in Chivay (15 soles each).
  6. Laundry service and taxi services.
  7. Tip for guide and camp staff.
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WHAT TYOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

  1. Summer and winter clothes
  2. Sleeping bag (-5°C) for one night of camping
  3. Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco. raim season between December to April)
  4. Swimsuit for the hot spring of La Calera
  5. Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
  6. Sun block (sun protection cream)
  7. Toilet paper
  8. Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
  9. Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
  10. Sunglasses
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