Arequipa y Cañón del Colca 3 Días

Arequipa is Peru’s second largest city and one of the most
beautiful colonial cities in South America. Combined with
the spectacular Colca Canyon — one of the deepest canyons
in the world — this 3 day tour is an unforgettable adventure.

🌋 WHY VISIT AREQUIPA & COLCA CANYON?

✔ One of the deepest canyons in the world
✔ Watch condors soaring over the canyon
✔ Beautiful colonial city of Arequipa
✔ Stunning volcanic landscape
✔ Traditional Andean communities
✔ UNESCO World Heritage Site

📍 ABOUT AREQUIPA

Arequipa is known as the White City (Ciudad Blanca) because
of its stunning colonial architecture built from white
volcanic sillar stone.

Located at 2,335 meters above sea level, Arequipa is
surrounded by three volcanoes — El Misti, Chachani
and Pichu Pichu.

The historic center of Arequipa is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site since 2000.

📍 ABOUT COLCA CANYON

Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world
at 3,270 meters deep — twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.

The canyon is famous for its condor population. The Andean
condor is the largest flying bird in the world with a
wingspan of up to 3.2 meters.

📅 ITINERARY

DAY 1 — Cusco to Arequipa
6:00am — Pickup from hotel in Cusco
7:00am — Departure by tourist bus
2:00pm — Stop at Lagunillas lagoon
5:00pm — Arrive Arequipa
6:00pm — Check in hotel in Arequipa
7:00pm — Walking tour of Plaza de Armas
8:00pm — Dinner and overnight in Arequipa

DAY 2 — Arequipa City Tour & Colca Canyon
8:00am — Breakfast at hotel
9:00am — Santa Catalina Monastery
11:00am — Juanita Museum — Inca ice mummy
1:00pm — Lunch in Arequipa
3:00pm — Drive to Colca Canyon
6:00pm — Arrive Chivay village
7:00pm — Optional hot springs in Chivay
8:00pm — Dinner and overnight in Chivay

DAY 3 — Condor Cross & Return to Cusco
6:00am — Early drive to Cruz del Condor
7:00am — Watch condors soaring over canyon
9:00am — Drive back through Colca Valley
11:00am — Traditional villages of Yanque and Maca
1:00pm — Lunch in Chivay
3:00pm — Drive back to Arequipa or Cusco
8:00pm — Arrive back in Cusco

🗺️ WHAT YOU WILL SEE

✔ Cruz del Condor — watch Andean condors
✔ Colca Canyon — one of world’s deepest canyons
✔ Santa Catalina Monastery — Arequipa
✔ Plaza de Armas Arequipa — UNESCO heritage
✔ Traditional Colca Valley villages
✔ Stunning volcanic Andean landscape
✔ Lagunillas high altitude lagoon

✅ WHAT IS INCLUDED

✔ Private transport throughout
✔ Hotel in Arequipa (1 night)
✔ Hotel in Chivay (1 night)
✔ Professional bilingual guide
✔ Breakfast Days 2 and 3
✔ Lunch Days 2 and 3
✔ Entrance tickets to all sites

❌ NOT INCLUDED

✘ Dinner Days 1 and 2
✘ Hot springs Chivay (optional $5)
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Tips
✘ Personal expenses

💡 IMPORTANT TIPS

✔ Bring very warm layers — cold at canyon rim
✔ Bring sunscreen SPF50+
✔ Bring binoculars for condor watching
✔ Arrive early at Cruz del Condor
✔ Bring camera with zoom lens
✔ Acclimatize before — canyon rim is at 3,900m

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How deep is Colca Canyon?
Colca Canyon is 3,270 meters deep — one of the deepest
canyons in the world, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.

Can I see condors at Colca Canyon?
Yes — the best time to see condors is early morning
between 7am and 10am at Cruz del Condor viewpoint.

How far is Arequipa from Cusco?
Arequipa is approximately 500km from Cusco.
The journey takes about 10 hours by tourist bus.

What is the best time to visit Colca Canyon?
The dry season from May to October is best.
Condors are visible year round but more active in dry season.

Is Arequipa worth visiting?
Absolutely — Arequipa is one of the most beautiful
colonial cities in South America with incredible
architecture, food and culture.

Can I combine Colca Canyon with Lake Titicaca?
Yes — many travelers combine Arequipa, Colca Canyon
and Lake Titicaca in one trip from Cusco.

🎒 BOOK YOUR AREQUIPA & COLCA CANYON TOUR

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Departures available every day.

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