07:30 AM Pick up from your respective lodging to board our bus to the Colca Canyon. The Yura wagon tour begins, then we will pass through the Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve where you will be able to appreciate the herds of vicuñas and we will appreciate the back of the Volvan Misti. Then we will arrive at Patahuasi, where we will appreciate the stone forest, and then continue to Viscachani, an alpaquero center where we will appreciate the suris and huacayas alpacas, then we will continue with the Tocra lagoons, making a stop to observe the llamas, alpacas and in turn birds such as huallatas, ibis and flamingos, depending on the season. We will then continue with Chucura, an extinct volcano, we will pass through the middle of said volcano.
12:00PM Hours. Arrival to Patapampa, the highest point of the Tour with 4850 meters above sea level. In this place we will observe the Mismi, Sabancaya, Ampato, Chachani and Misti volcano, we will also observe a lichen typical of the area, the yereta, then we will head towards the town of Chivay.
1:00 PM Lunch
14:00 PM We will settle in the respective hostel
15:00 PM Walk and city tour in Chivay.
16:00 PM Departure to the Galera Thermal Baths (optional admission does not include 15.00 soles), returning at approximately 6:00 p.m. In the afternoon, dinner at a folkloric restaurant, presentation of dances from the area.
05:00 AM Breakfast
06:00 AM Departure to the Condor Cross
08:00 AM Arrival to the Colca Canyon, explanation about the condors and the terrace area.
09:30 AM Visit to the towns of the area such as Yanque, Maca, visit the craft markets, the churches of the area, Mirador de Antahuilque, viewpoint and hanging tombs of Choquetico.
12:30 AM Return to Chivay for lunch.
2:00 PM Boarding to return to the city of Arequipa, arrival in the city at approximately 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
After the tour, you can take a stroll around the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in the craft shops. You can also savor the famous and unique Peruvian cuisine in nearby restaurants or simply take a break on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas, enjoying the scenery and taking the classic photo for a warm memory despite the cold Cusco nights. And if you enjoy the nightlife, around the square, you’ll find many discos and bars filled with tourists and locals looking to have fun.
