(We can do this tour starting in Arequipa or in Puno, the itinerary is the same)
The Colca Canyon, located 4 hours from Arequipa, is considered one of the deepest canyons in America (4160 meters deep) and an extension of approximately 100kms. It is habitat of great diversity of plants and animals, the most prominent animal seen more regularly is the Andean Condor, flying bird considered the heaviest and largest in the world.
At 07:30 hrs approximately, we start the trip to the Colca Canyon. We will pass through the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, where you can see majestic vicuñas, a South American camelid which is national symbol of Peru. We will make a stop in Patapampa at 4,800 meters above sea level, the highest part of the route, to observe the western mountain range and the volcanoes. At approximately 2:00 pm, we will arrive at our hotel and at the end of the afternoon, we will visit the thermal baths of Calera..
Early in the morning, we will continue Early in Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will visit the viewpoint of the Cruz del Cóndor, where we can appreciate the depth of the Colca Canyon and enjoy the flight of the Andean Condor. To return, we will visit the towns of Yanque, Pincholo and Maca.
After lunch, we will return to the White City of Arequipa where we will arrive approximately at 6:00 p.m.
