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THE MAGESTIC COLCA CANYON (02 days / 01 night) |
| Interest: |
Family, Adventure, Ecotourism |
| Destinations: |
Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca, Cañón del Colca, Chivay, Mirador de La Cruz del Condor |
| Trip Length: |
02 days / 01 night |
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OVERVIEW
The Colca valley, one of the most extraordinary destinations in the country, forms part of the South American tectonic plate, and is located just a few hours from the city is the Colca River Valley and Canyon, one of the most extraordinary destinations in the country. This valley possesses a great diversity of flora and fauna. Among the most representative specie is The Andean Condoe. This canyon is one of the deepest places on the planet, reaching its highest point in the inactive volcano Mount Ampato (6,288 mts) and the lowest at the confluence of the Colca and Andamayo rivers (970 mts)..
ITINERARY
Day 01:
... / AREQUIPA / CAÑÖN DEL COLCA
Early in the morning you will enjoy a unique excursion to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest places on the planet reaching a depth of 3,400 meters at the lowest point, passing through the Misti and Chacani volcanoes and the Vicuñas National Reserve on your way to Chivay. You will admire a great variety of flora and fauna from the natural lagoons of Bofedales and Mar Atrapado and huge rock formations, in the shape of castles, called Enchanted Castle. In the afternoon, after lunch, you may visit La Calera Hot Springs. Overnight at Colca..
Day 02:
CAÑON DEL COLCA / AREQUIPA / ...
After breakfast, at the appointed time, early departure to the Cruz del Condor, the best vantage point to appreciate the deepness of the canyon and witness, if the conditions allow it, the majestic flight of the Andean Condor in its natural habitat. On the way back, you will pass through picturesque towns; admire pre-Inca hanging tombs and imposing Inca terraces. After lunch, you will start you return trip to Arequipa, passing through the town of Patapampa, an excellent vantage point to admire volcanoes. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the airport or bus station..
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