COLCA CANYON 2 DAY TOUR

Early in the morning, you will depart to the Colca Canyon, located about 160 km northeast of Arequipa. Colca Canyon is more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in Colorado – USA. It is at 4,150 meters / 13,612 feet deep and for this reason, is considered as one of the deepest canyons in the world. The name Colca comes from the words of two ethnic communities which was the Collaguas and Cabanas who lived along the Colca River. Besides its grandeur, the Colca Canyon is a fantastic place to witness closely the majestic flight of the Condor and It is a great opportunity to take up-close photographs of them. At the beginning on our way to the Colca Valley, you will pass through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve where you will see at long-neck fine vicunas running freely on the ichu (Andean thick grass), as well as other animals such as the Alpaca, Colocolo (Andean mountain cat), Guanaco, Andean fox, Vizcacha, and Taruca. Then, you will arrive in the “Mirador de los Andes” viewpoint to admire the Andean landscape. Also, you will observe several apachetas which a pile of rocks placed one on top of the other, that people make as an offering to the mountains. Furthermore, from the “Mirador de los Andes” viewpoint you can admire amazing views of the Chachani, Misti, Sabancaya, and Ampato volcanoes. Finally, you will have an initial panoramic view of the Colca Canyon from the Achachiua viewpoint before reaching your hotel. As you can see, you can capture life in the highlands in a moment, and why not! In a photo as well. At your arrival, you will transport to your hotel/lodge.

Evening free.

Overnight in Colca Valley.

Meals included: L