This is the most classic tour to explore Colca Canyon. On this Tour you will see the most classic views of Colca Canyon such as the National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca, Llamas and alpacas farm, Patapampa (The lookout point of the Andes), the Pre-Inka terraces and the famous Viewpoint of Cruz Del Condor. The Tour is aimed for those who wants to relax and enjoy from the views.

Itinerary Colca Canyon Classic Tour 2 Days 1 night

1st Day

Arequipa - Chivay

We pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa between 7:20 am to 7:40 am. On this day you enjoy beautiful views of the volcanoes of Misti (5, 825 m), Chachani (6, 025 m), National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca where is the home of Vicuñas, Llamas, Alpacas and different migratory and endemic birds. We stop at the highest point of Patapampa (4, 910 m) to appreciate the volcanoes of Ampato, Sabankaya and, snowcapped mountain of Hualca-Hualca and the snowcapped mountain of Mismi (the true source of the Amazon river). In the afternoon we relax in the Hot Springs according decision of the guide Chacapi or Calera. The village of Chivay offers a great variety of Buffet Restaurants. We stay the night at Chivay.

National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca

Patapampa Viewpoint

Llamas and Alpacas Farm

2nd Day

Chivay - Cruz del Condor - Arequipa

After Breakfast we depart to Cruz Del Condor. On this day we will contemplate the majestic flight of the Andean Condor at the Viewpoint of Cruz del Condor (3, 650 m). Later on we continue the trip by visiting the beautiful viewpoints of the Pre-Inca terraces of Collaguas and Cabanas. We stop at Chivay for lunch and return to Arequipa. Aprox arrive 4:30 am