Journey into the breathtaking Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest. Live an authentic experience with a local family in Coporaque village. Discover the stunning views of the volcanoes, Andean wildlife, and the majestic flight of the condor.
TRIP SUMMARY
Day 1: Aguada Blanca National Reserve - Patapampa - Chivay
Day 2: Colca Canyon - Back to Arequipa
Day 1: On the way to the Colca Canyon and activities in the community of Coporaque
Early in the morning, you will embark on an amazing journey to one of the deepest Canyons in the world! We will travel across snow-covered volcanoes, quaint Andean villages, finally arriving in the Colca Valley.
One of our stops will be the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, whose rugged terrain is home to vast herds of Vicuñas, Alpacas and Llamas. Next we will visit the Mirador de los Andes (Lookout Point of the Andes) in Patapampa. This lookout point, at 16,100 ft / 1408 m above sea level, offers spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the various volcanoes surrounding Arequipa, including the Hualca Hualca, the Sabancaya and the Ampato. After, you will head to the town of Chivay (close to where the Colca Valley begins) for a closer inspection of the impressive system of platforms and terraces built by the ancient Collagua and Cabana inhabitants.
Arriving in Chivay you will be picked up by a family from the small village of Coporaque and taken to the village. After lunch, the family will show you the village and you can take part in various daily activities. On a walk you will also get to know the surrounding of the village.
In the evening, have dinner with the family and spend the night there. The dishes during your stay are made from traditional products from the area such as quinoa, potatoes and oca.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: At the local homestay
Day 2: The Colca Canyon and the majestic flight of the Andean Condor
Early in the morning, you say goodbye to your host family and we will head off to the Condor Cross Lookout Point, which is an incredible vantage point where you will be able to look out across one of the world’s deepest canyons and if we get lucky, see the majestic Andean Condor in flight!
After lunch, you will experience an awe-inspiring trip of about four hours through the unique landscapes of the high mountain plain back to Arequipa.
*After lunch, it is also possible to take a tourist bus to Puno.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
INCLUDED
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner as described in the itinerary.
- Private transportations.
- All admission fees.
NOT INCLUDED
- International & domestic airfares, unless specifically mentioned.
- Travel insurance.
- Items of personal nature such as gratuities, internet charges, excess baggage charges, laundry, beverages and meals not described in the itinerary.
PRICE PER PERSON
- Upon Request
Changes: You can make changes to your reservation up to 48 hours before your trip at no additional cost.
No show and Cancelations: If you cancel 30 days before the trip before 6:00 pm (Lima time), a 60% administrative charge will be applied. After this time, there is a cancellation or no show charge of 100%.