Colca Canyon Excursion (Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa) Day 1

Your Travel Experience with South American Tours DMC

Approximately 163 km (101 mi.) northwest of Arequipa the Colca Canyon is located, one of the world’s deepest gorges. Here, you will drive through the Aguada Blanca National Park. Keep an eye out for herds of wild vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas. Then, reach the tour’s highest viewpoint at 4,910m (16,108ft.) and appreciate the snow-capped peaks of the region’s volcanoes like the Misti, Ampato and Sabancaya. After lunch in Chivay (3,658m/12,000ft.), you have the option to relax at “La Calera” thermal baths or to visit the local market.

The entrance fee for “La Calera” thermal baths is not included. If you are staying at the Colca Lodge or Casitas del Colca you have access to the hotels’ thermal baths. Therefore, La Calera will not be visited.