Classic Colca

We pick you up from your respective hotels (inside the historic center), then we start our journey to Colca passing through the slopes of Chachani, Pampa de Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas, Aguada Blanca National Reserve where we will appreciate vicuñas, Vizcachani, Pampa de Tocra and Mirador de los Andes, descent to the main town of Chivay, capital of the province of Caylloma. Accommodation at the hotel, and during the afternoon we will visit the Thermal Baths of La Calera.

The next day you will have an early breakfast (continental or buffet according to the chosen hotel), we leave for the Cruz del Cóndor visiting the towns of Yanque, Maca, Miradores de Choquetico, Antahuilque, Pre-Inca Cemetery (Hanging Tombs), the litomaqueta, the Pre-Inca terrace and irrigation system. Return to Chivay for lunch and departure to Arequipa, arriving at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Normally it is recommended to stay one or two days in the city of Arequipa to acclimatize and thus be able to avoid altitude sickness when going to the Colca Valley; It is also recommended to drink the traditional coca mate or the Inca mate, also if you want to take a pill, the most recommended is the “Sorojchi Pills”, it must be taken 30 minutes before starting the trip and you can buy at any pharmacy. It should be noted that if you are allergic to any medication, it is better to consult a doctor before taking the pill.