Regional travel in Peru – Travel program PTW-AQP004-en
Colca valley
2 days / 1 night
Drive from Arequipa to Chivay. Overnight in Chivay. Observation of the condors and the Colca valley from the Cruz del Conder viewpoint. Return to Arequipa or continue to Puno.
Day 1: from Arequipa to Chivay
• At 8:00 h pick up from the hotel.
• Departure to Chivay on the way to Yura.
• Chachani volcano.
• National Reserve «Salinas y Aguada Blanca».
• Pampa Cañahuas, natural habitat of vicuñas.
• Patapampa, known as «Mirador de los Andes» and at 4800 m the highest point of the journey. With good views of Misti, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Ampato, Ubinas and Chachani volcanoes.
• At 12:45 arrival in Chivay.
• Lunch.
• Optional visit to the «La Calera» thermal baths.
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Dinner.
• Overnight stay.
Day 2: Cruz del Cóndor
• Breakfast.
• «Cruz del Cóndor» viewpoint to see the condors flying over the deep Colca valley.
• On the way back to Chivay, visit to Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque.
• Lunch.
• Return to Arequipa or continue to Puno.
Photos: ANDINA
