2 Days Colca Living Experience Nature Culture and Tradition

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arequipa - Coporaque⌄

   Hotel Pickup & Departure from Arequipa (07:30 AM) Begin your journey with hotel pickup in Arequipa. We'll travel along the Yura route, offering panoramic views of the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.

   Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve Enter this high-altitude reserve and observe native South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos roaming the Andean plains..

   Patahuasi & Patapampa (4,900 m.a.s.l.) Stop in Patahuasi to enjoy a coca leaf infusion, ideal for adjusting to the altitude. Then ascend to Patapampa, the highest point of the trip at 4,900 meters, offering spectacular views of the active Sabancaya volcano.

   Arrival in Chivay around 1:30 PM. From there, continue to the nearby village of Coporaque (approx. 20-minute drive). Upon arrival, enjoy a typical Andean lunch with a local host family, experiencing regional flavors and warm hospitality. After lunch, take part in a guided cultural visit to the main square, colonial church, and the Casa Cultural.

   Coporaque – Afternoon Activity (Choose One) Option 1: Pre-Inca Terraces Hike & Sallihua Hot Springs Take a 45-minute guided walk along scenic trails surrounded by pre-Inca agricultural terraces. End the hike with a relaxing soak in the Sallihua hot springs. Total Duration: 1.5–2 hours Option 2: San Antonio Archaeological Site Visit the San Antonio ruins, an ancient pre-Columbian site featuring carved stones, ceremonial spaces, and cliffside tombs with panoramic views.

   Dinner & Homestay Experience: Conclude the day with a traditional Andean dinner shared with your host family. Enjoy a cultural exchange and try on local traditional clothing if you wish. Spend the night in a cozy, family-run homestay.

   Meals: Lunch: Traditional lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: 01 night at Coporaque family house

2. 2Coporaque - Colca Canyon - Arequipa⌄

   Andean Breakfast & Departure Begin the morning with a hearty, homemade breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients and herbal teas.

   Visit to Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint Travel to one of the most iconic viewpoints in Peru, Cruz del Cóndor, where you can witness the majestic Andean condors gliding over the dramatic cliffs of the Colca Canyon, which reaches depths of over 3,400 meters. The views are unforgettable.

   Scenic Drive & Cultural Stops On the way back to Chivay, pass through traditional Andean villages such as Yanque and Maca. Explore their colonial churches and lively town squares, where local women wear vibrant traditional clothing. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase handmade crafts, honey, herbal teas (like muña), and textiles.

   Lunch in Chivay Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring the authentic flavors of the Colca Valley.

   Return to Arequipa After lunch, begin the return journey to Arequipa. Make a brief stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes for one last view of the Andes, then cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve once more before arriving in Arequipa in the late afternoon.

   Meals: Breakfast: Traditional breakfast