Day 01: Arequipa / Pampa Cañahuas / Chucura / Chivay
08:00
hrs – We will pick up the passengers from their
respective hotels or from the airport and head in the
direction of the Colca Valley, which is situated in the
province of Caylloma, at more than 3,500 meters.
We will pass through the National Salt mines and White
Waters Reserve, which is full of Andean flora and fauna
that we will be able to see along the way. There will
certainly be a good variety of birds as well as alpacas
and llamas. Continuing on the way, we will also go to
the Tojra wetlands, which also have a great variety of
typical Andean birds that we will be able to see. The
next stop along the way will be at the crater of Chucura,
entering by the Patapampa route. We will come to the
Lookout of the Andes, a strategic viewpoint where we
will be able to see a great view of the a great number
of immense mountains: Chila, Mismi, Chucura, Huaracante,
and in the distance, if it is clear, we will also be
able to see Ubinas, Misti, Chachani, Ampato, Sabancaya
and Hualca Hualca.
Arrival
to the pueblo of Chivay, which is the capital of the
province. Enjoy a nice lunch at a tourist restaurant in
Chivay.
We
will have a tour of the center square and of the pueblo
of Chivay for about 30 minutes. Later we will go over to
the ‘Calera’ Hot Springs, which is located just 3 km
from Chivay. We will be able to relax in the naturally
heated waters amongst the beautiful scenery for hours
(entrance to the hot springs is not included)
Later,
we will go to the traditional pueblo of Cabanaconde,
going by the main plaza which contains the San Pedro de
Alcantara Church. Transfer to our hotel.
Dinner
at the hotel
Lodging
at Cabanaconde for the night
Day 02: Lookout points / Cruz Del Condor / Pueblos /
Arequipa
Breakfast
at the hotel
06:30 hrs – Departure towards the Achachiwa Lookout
point where we will get a great view of the Colca Valley
below us. We will be able to appreciate the San Juan de
Chucchu and Tapay pueblos in the view as well. We will
come across some pre-Inca terraces that have been used
since ancient times and are still used to this day.
Continuing, we will stop for some more views at the Taay
lookout point, where we should be able to see at least
one Andean Condor soaring above.
We
will depart at a coordinated hour to the famous Cruz del
Condor lookout, which stands at 3,700 meters, and offers
amazing panoramic views of the surrounding area. You
will see the Colca River far below us at 1,200 meters
and the Andean Condors soaring above us. They have
dominated these skies for centuries.
On the way back to Chivay, we will have the option to
visit some of the other local points of interest. Places
such as the pre-Incan hanging tombs, ancient Stone
etchings, the lookout of the terraces and the typical
pueblos of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque.
Lunch at a tourist restaurant in Chivay
We will begin our return to Arequipa at an opportune
moment in the afternoon, arriving hopefully
