Colca Full Day Tour
Overview
· You will be picked up from your hotel or hostel between 3:00am and 3:30am and drive north to Chivay where you will eat a simple breakfast.
· We then head west to the Condor Cross located on the rim of the Colca Canyon. You will have one hour to enjoy the views and look for condors.
· We will make our way back towards Chivay making stops at Antawilke to see pre-Incan terraces, a small colonial town called Maca, and the Yanque hotsprings to bathe in the hot pools for one hour.
· Upon arriving to Chivay we will stop at a local restaurant to eat a buffet lunch.
· We then head back towards Arequipa making two final stops along the way at Patapama and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
· You will be dropped off back at your hotel around 5:30pm.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Lunch - You will stop at a restaurant for an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch. All the food options are traditional plates made from Andean products.
- Breakfast - We provide a simple breakfast consisting of bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee and juice.
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Abra Patapampa, Carretera 1SE, 30 Kms south of Chivay, Chivay 04145 Peru
You will have the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the view of the Andes mountain range from about 4900 meters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Avenida Arequipa, Arequipa 04001 Peru
Travelers will have the chance to stop and see Alpacas and Vicuñas in their natural habitat. Also, with a little luck, travelers may have the chance to see Andean foxes and other wildlife.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Condor's Cross, Cabanaconde 04124 Peru
You will have one hour at the Condor Cross viewpoint to walk along Colca Canyon's rim and look for Andean condors! There is a condor nesting site near by and it is common to see several condors flying at above the canyon at once.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Great tour operator and very good prices. I went to the office to book some tours. Judy was giving me all the information and recommendations I needed. Really really great person. Thank you Judy. The tour was also very nice even though it starts very early in the morning (3am) ;) Would always ch...
Great tour operator and very good prices. I went to the office to book some tours. Judy was giving me all the information and recommendations I needed. Really really great person. Thank you Judy. The tour was also very nice even though it starts very early in the morning (3am) ;) Would always choose Peru Baby Lama for Trips around Arequipa.Pedro was a fantastic guide! He and Eduardo (our driver) made sure that we had a comfortable and enjoyable time. Although we got a little stuck in the mud in the morning (there was a freak accident on the highway that we tried to circumvent off-road), they ensured that we made up for lost time. W...
Pedro was a fantastic guide! He and Eduardo (our driver) made sure that we had a comfortable and enjoyable time. Although we got a little stuck in the mud in the morning (there was a freak accident on the highway that we tried to circumvent off-road), they ensured that we made up for lost time. We even got to see some condors in flight, which was a real highlight. Well worth the money and the early morning!I had a great day. Thank you to Paul for being so good at his job. He explained the whole tour in both English and Espanol. He is very clear with his words and is very knowledgeable. He was enthusiastic and seemed like he really liked his job. In addition it appeared that he wanted all of the gue...
I had a great day. Thank you to Paul for being so good at his job. He explained the whole tour in both English and Espanol. He is very clear with his words and is very knowledgeable. He was enthusiastic and seemed like he really liked his job. In addition it appeared that he wanted all of the guests to learn on this trip. The driver Luis was also great.he was friendly accommodating and very safe. After this experience I would definitely book with Baby Llama Tours again. I wish you all the best and nothing but success in your future Paul!!!The tour was very well organized. The views are unbelievable anyways, an absolute must have. Our guide Paul was very knowledgeable and motivated. His English was great, so we have learned a lot - not only about the Canyon, the nature and the local people but also about the Peruvian society in gen...
The tour was very well organized. The views are unbelievable anyways, an absolute must have. Our guide Paul was very knowledgeable and motivated. His English was great, so we have learned a lot - not only about the Canyon, the nature and the local people but also about the Peruvian society in general. In sum, we can highly recommend the tour.We had an amazing time on our Colca Canyon tour. It was a great experience and our guide Paul was very friendly and knowledgeable! He taught us a lot about the culture and nature. I'd definitely recommend booking this tour!
We had an amazing time on our Colca Canyon tour. It was a great experience and our guide Paul was very friendly and knowledgeable! He taught us a lot about the culture and nature. I'd definitely recommend booking this tour!The tour it self was good, more less what you expect, when you read the schedule, but what made the tour so special was the attention and proffesinality of Paul our tour guide. We were four European with rest of Peruvian people and the spirit and skills of Paul who very well managed the timing fo...
The tour it self was good, more less what you expect, when you read the schedule, but what made the tour so special was the attention and proffesinality of Paul our tour guide. We were four European with rest of Peruvian people and the spirit and skills of Paul who very well managed the timing for switching language and interaction with this mixed group was impressive. He enriched the trip by very interesting information allowing you to understand and get closer to the local daily life in context. Thank you Paul! Great job! PS the driver did as well very good job considering the route quality, very safe.