Colca Canyon 2days including visit to Chocolaqa ¨stone forest¨
Colca Canyon is one most visited place so if you are in Arequipa don’t miss it.
Take advantage to know CHOCOLAQA stone forest that is a quiet and nature area.
Less touristic it is now as new alternative.
With this tour you will see how was forming the canyon.
Feel nearest of locals.
ItineraryDay 1: Arequipa Colca Canyon ChivayStop At: Arequipa, Arequipa, Arequipa Region
02:30 Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa
We will travel from Arequipa for 3 hours to Chivay village; The capital of the Colca Canyon in a northwesterly direction behind Misti and Chachani covered in snow.
We will arrive at the town of Yanque there we will have breakfast.
Then we continue driving for 1 hour and a half to the most visited point "La Cruz del Condor" cross of condor viewpoint we can see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condors.
The area features beautiful typical towns, such as Yanque and Maca, colonial churches, gently people with typical sewing dresses, hundreds of pre-Inca terraces that are still used with Andean crops such as corn, quinoa, kiwicha, among others. In addition, we will visit the thermal water pools that the entrance fee is additional for which we have 45 free minutes.
Then we will visit the city of Chivay for lunch.
Later we will leave you at the hotel and you will have free afternoon for acclimatization.
Overnight in Chivay.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Yanque, Yanque, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
We will have a litle stop at this quiet village to have breakfast
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mirador Cruz del Condor, Cabanaconde Peru
"La Cruz del condor" cross of condor viewpoint we can see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condor.
Entrance fee USD 21 p/p *Mandatory
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mirador Antahuilque, -15.621497, -71.828881, 04130, Peru
Little stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Maca, Maca, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
Little stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chivay, Chivay, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
Then we will visit the city of Chivay for lunch. After lunch, we will leave you at the hotel in this town of Chivay and you will have the free afternoon for acclimatization.
Overnight.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at standart hotel *** Twin or double room
Day 2: Chivay to Chocolaqa stone forest 4500 m.a.s.l. - ArequipaStop At: Plaza de Armas de Chivay, Chivay Peru
Very early breakfast
05:00 Depart to more adventures to continuing discovering in this second day
Depart from Chivay for 3 hours on the Chivay-Tuti-Sibayo-Callalli-Tisco route.
The route is along a track and trail road with a panoramic view of the Andes.
Lagoons, mountains, herds of alpacas.
We arrive at the place called CHOCOLAQA, an impressive geological formation based on volcanic smell.
To appreciate the different capricious formations we start a 2-3 hour walk, capturing unique views of the place.
Later we return to the Arequipa city with some stops at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
19:00 End of the tour in the historic city center or at the your hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Pass By: Tuti, Tuti, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
Pass
Pass By: Sibayo, Sibayo, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
Pass
Pass By: Carretera de Callalli, Carr. de Callalli, Callalli 04180, Peru
Pass
Pass By: Tisco, 04185, Peru
Distrit of Tisco
Stop At: Choqolaqa bosque de piedras, RPW2+5X6, Challuta 04185, Peru
Getting here is our goal on this second day, we will have to hike for approximately 2 to 3 hours.
For this we must have our energies well charged.
The views are magnificen are unmissable.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Arequipa Peru
Later; Return to the city of Arequipa with some stops at the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Historical Centre of Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru
19:00 approximately Back in Arequipa
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
02:30 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will message you the pick up details in advance.
Airports- Rodriguez Ballon Airport, Arequipa Peru
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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