What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 14 hours.

Where does this tour start?

Meeting point details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

Peru

Colca Experiential Full Day

★★★★★ 5.0

14 hours

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Overview

Experience the authentic Colca Valley experience with our full-day tour to the Colca Valley, an experience designed to deeply connect you with the local culture and the stunning landscapes of the canyon. This isn't a conventional experience: you'll visit Andean communities that still preserve their traditions, share moments with their inhabitants, and learn about their lifestyle, cuisine, and ancestral customs firsthand.
Our tourist transportation is modern, designed to give you the best experience on every trip. Enjoy the comfort of a vehicle equipped with air conditioning and heating, ideal for any climate, ensuring a pleasant trip at all times.
Your safety is our priority: we have all the necessary driving licenses and a team of professional drivers who guarantee a reliable and punctual service.
Discover the Colca Valley in an authentic and meaningful way: don't just visit it, experience it.
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What's Included

✓ Included

Continental breakfast (bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee and juice)
Official tourist guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

✗ Not Included

Tourist Ticket: Peruvians: Foreigners: S/70.00 ; Latin Americans: S/ 40.00 and Peruvians S/ 20.00
Entrance to the hot springs is S/15.00
Entrance/entry: Chacapi Hot Springs
Lunch menu with the family (S/ 35.00)
Extra expenses and tips

Itinerary

Stop 1

We started very early, at 3:00 am, heading towards Patapampa, the highest point of the route. Here we'll make a brief stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the volcanoes and mountain ranges surrounding Arequipa and the Colca Valley.

Stop 2

Then we arrived at Chivay, capital of the Colca Valley. Here we will enjoy a comforting breakfast before continuing our journey, crossing beautiful landscapes, pre-Incan terraces, and observing typical flora and fauna of the area.

Stop 3

In this charming traditional village, we will witness a demonstration of the typical Colca dance, the Wititi, considered the "dance of love" and declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. You can also visit the beautiful colonial temple of the Most Holy Conception, rebuilt in the 17th century.

Stop 4

We will stop at the Huayra Punko (in Pinchollo) and Antahuilque viewpoints, where you can see ancient agricultural models and pre-Inca terraces.

Stop 5

One of the most anticipated moments: we arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor Lookout, where you'll have the opportunity to observe the majestic flight of the Andean condor, the largest non-marine bird in the world. From here you can also enjoy the impressive views of the Colca Canyon.

Stop 6

We visit the picturesque town of Maca, where you can try the famous Colca Sour, a traditional drink made with Andean products.

Stop 7

We'll head to the village of Achoma, where a local family will be waiting for us to share our firsthand experience. They'll share their daily life with us. Depending on the date, we'll be able to participate in the planting or harvesting of local produce. We'll also be able to dress up and dance the traditional Colca dance, the wititi, a heritage of humanity. We'll have lunch overlooking the terraces. (Optional lunch menu: S/ 35.00)

Stop 8

An ideal stop to relax: we'll enjoy the Chacapi hot springs, known for their medicinal properties. Optional entry: S/ 15.00

Stop 9

In this high Andean ecosystem, we will observe South American camelids such as llamas and alpacas, as well as birds such as Andean ducks, flamingos, and migratory species.

Stop 10

We conclude with a beautiful panoramic view of Patahuasi, from where you can see the Misti and Chachani volcanoes, as well as a unique rock forest with very interesting natural rock formations.