This Colca Canyon tour takes you and one other person on a private, full-day tour from Arequipa. Along the way, your driver will make a few more stops to see more of what the region has to offer. Visit the Cruz del Cóndor to see Andean condors, the hot springs in Chacapi, and to see alpacas and llamas in the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. Visit the colourful towns of the Colca Canyon and all the cacti. Check out the natural hot springs. Go at your own pace on this private tour. Spot alpacas, llamas and perhaps Andean condors.

Condor's Cross:

After picking it up, we depart Arequipa at 4:00 a.m. and we head to Chivay, where we stop for breakfast and then continue towards the Cruz del Cóndor, which is the best place to observe the Canyon and the famous Andean Condor birds. 1 hour.

Colca Canyon:

The Colca Canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The area surrounding the Canyon is famous for its traditional and colourful towns that you will pass through on the way. In the Canyon you can find more than 100 types of birds, more than 300 types of plants and more than 30 types of cacti. The highest point of the Canyon is Ampato at 6388 metres above sea level. These snow-capped peaks form a stunning backdrop to the Canyon. 6 hours.

Hot Springs Chacapi:

After the condor cross, we go to the hot springs, which are located near Chivay. The entrance price is 15 soles and is included. In the hot springs you will find different pools with water temperatures from 30ºC to 60°C. Entering Hot Springs is optional, but it is definitely a pleasant experience. 1 hour.

Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve:

On the way back to Arequipa, we stop in the reserve at a place called Pampa Cañahuas to see volcanoes, but also camelids such as Alpacas, Llamas and Vicuñas. The stop is 30 minutes! 30 minutes.