Morning Of Jam-Packed Activities Around Mirador Cruz Del Condor
This one-day multi-adventure trip is design for adventure lovers who are looking for outdoor activity, enjoy an impressive genuine Andean landscape and immerse in the Collaguas and Cabanas culture along the Colca canyon decorated by the Condors flights.
Anyone activity is adapt to different level of visitors who wants hiking, biking or riding horses through impressive panorama views of mountains, volcanoes, wildlife, and discovering the fascinating remotes of the Colca canyon supported by excellent field staff.
Welcome to this multi-adventure day trip in the Colca canyon... chose your own adventure, chose your own style and difficulty.
COLCA MULTI-ADVENTURE TRIP ITINERARY
GROUP SERVICE ($65 USD P.P): This service begins at 3AM with pick-up from customer accommodation, and then we will travel 167KM through volcanoes to Colca valley (3h30m). The highest point to drive on this route will be 4910M of altitude as known as “Mirador de los volcanes or Patapampa”, and from then downhill drive to Chivay (3600M) to use toilet and have early breakfast included.
Around 7:15AM we will continue the guided group trip along the Colca valley, with few stops at the most relevant viewpoints to enjoy the amazing mountain landscape until the arrival to Mirador Cruz Del Condor (8:30AM).
PRIVATE SERVICE: Booking this service the latest time to leave from customer hotel in Arequipa must be at 4AM – The travel will be on the same road as mentioned in the group service but directly to the Colca canyon, to have breakfast close to Mirador Cruz Del Condor (8AM).
GROUP & PRIVATE SERVICE: At Mirador Cruz Del Condor (3700M) we will have prudent time to enjoy the flight of the Andean Condor. The viewpoint is well recognized attraction in Arequipa, with good location to see the deep of one of the deepest canyon in the planet. The stay at Mirador Cruz Del Condor we will be until 10AM. Today after see the flight of the Condor’s we include 3 adventure activity to be done through pristine nature of the roof and along the canyon.
See below detailed activity and chose ONE of them to test your adventure skills - All the outdoor activities will be done between 10AM and 12:30PM:
COLCA HIKING (8KM/2H)
Get off the beaten path with our short but incredibly stroll across a stunning landscape following a great trail through lot flora and fauna along the canyon – The trail goes from the west to the northeast and will be mostly cross-country style, with some short uphill but nothing complicate and completely adapted for all fitness level and led by trip leader who knows very well the most scenic spots along the canyon.
COLCA HORSEBACK RIDING - ADDITONAL $65 USD P.P (10KM/2H)
An ideal adventure way to explore the mountains in the Colca canyon will be riding a horse to challenge mind and body on the splendor of the nature.
As in the colonial times we use the same trails to develop this epic horse riding from Mirador Cruz Del Condor to undiscovered corners and the most striking scenery on the zone.
So, you and your horse will wind your way through cactus forest and stunning ancient agriculture terraces of Cabanas and Collaguas culture.
COLCA MOUNTAIN BIKING - ADDITIONAL $55 USD P.P (16KM/2H)
Short on time but eager to ride a bike in the canyon? Yes, this hardtail bike trip is ideal for novice or good riders looking for biking and explore away from the standard tours stops following a good road conditions with minimal presence of motorized vehicles.
This short bike riding is the perfect adventure on two wheels to challenge your energy level above 3700M of altitude and biking skills (Moderate difficulty).
So, this short mountain biking trip through canyon includes incredible beautiful landscapes and sense of adventure and adrenaline since the begin to end.
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VISIT TO THE HOT SPRING($5 USD or 15 soles p.p)**
For Group Service the visit to thermal pools located between Yanque and Chivay town, is subject to the group decision and timing limit.
For customers booking Private Service, is also optional according cusotmer decision, but timing is not problem.
In any case every person need to pay the admission cost of $5 USD cash directly just before to use the pools (40°C to 45°C of temperature), is recommend to bring swimwear and towel.
According the high temperature of volcanic waters in the pools is recommend to spend no more than 45min to relax the muscles.
Around 1PM arrive to Chivay for lunch (excluded) and around 2PM we will drive back to Arequipa for about 3hrs with few stops along the way. Again we will be at the highest point “Patapampa 4910M”, from this place you will see the enormous volcanic range across the Andean.
The last place to stop on the way back will be on the plateau of Pampas Cañahuas (4200M) to observe many groups of Vicuñas, Llamas and Alpacas grazing around the backside of Chachani and Misti volcanoe. Also on the way luckily you will few pink flamingos in small wetlands.
Between 6PM and 7PM you will be drop-off at your hotel in Arequipa city center and end of service.
HOW TO ADD/FIT AN ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY ON THIS TRIP?
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The GROUP & PRIVATE SERVICE already includes the hiking option along the canyon.
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The Horseback Riding or Mountain Biking trip will be done with additional cost per person as mentioned above.
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GROUP SERVICE customers only have the option of choosing a single additional activity, this can be Horseback Riding or Mountain Biking.
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PRIVATE SERVICE customers looking for more adventures is possible to combine up to 2 additional activities such as Horseback Riding + Mountain Biking.
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Any additional activity need to be confirmed at booking time.
