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Get ready for an early start! Our tourist transport picks you up from your hotel or hostel in Arequipa around 3:00 AM, heading out through the Andes toward the beautiful Colca Valley.
We’ll stop along the way for a delicious local breakfast. After that, we continue to the famous Cruz del Cóndor, where we’ll spend about 40 minutes watching the majestic Andean condors glide over one of the world’s deepest canyons — an unforgettable moment!
Then, we continue the scenic drive to Cabanaconde, arriving around 9:00 AM, perfect timing to start your trek or simply relax and explore this peaceful Andean village.
Pick up between 3:00 and 3:30 AM, from your hotel or hostel in Arequipa and begin the journey towards the Colca Valley. As we leave the city, the road climbs through the Andes, offering stunning views of the volcanoes Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu.
Along the way, we pass through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a beautiful highland area where you might spot vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas grazing freely beside the road. We don’t stop here, but the scenery is absolutely worth staying awake for!
After several hours of driving, we’ll reach Chivay or Yanque, located in the Colca Valley. Here we stop for breakfast at a cozy local restaurant — the perfect time to warm up with a cup of coffee or tea, stretch your legs, and enjoy the first daylight over the valley.
We continue our trip through small Andean villages and breathtaking mountain landscapes until we reach the famous Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. Here, we’ll spend about 40 minutes watching the majestic Andean condors glide over one of the world’s deepest canyons — truly a moment you’ll never forget.
After visiting the viewpoint, we continue our route to Cabanaconde, arriving around 9:00 AM. From here, you can start your trek down to the Colca Canyon (Sangalle Oasis, Llahuar, etc.) or just enjoy the calm atmosphere of this traditional Andean village.
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The tourist transport picks up passengers from hotels and hostels in Arequipa between 3:00 AM and 3:30 AM.
The tourist transport picks up passengers from hotels and hostels in Arequipa between 3:00 AM and 3:30 AM.
Yes. The service includes a stop of approximately 40 minutes at Cruz del Condor to observe the Andean condors and enjoy panoramic views of the Colca Canyon.
Yes. A local breakfast in the Colca Valley is included during the journey from Arequipa to Cabanaconde.
No. This service includes tourist transportation only and does not include a professional guide.
Yes. This tourist transportation includes hotel pickup, breakfast, a stop at Cruz del Condor, and arrives at the ideal time to start a trek in the Colca Canyon, providing a more comfortable experience than a regular public bus.
The journey from Arequipa to Cabanaconde takes approximately 6 hours, including breakfast and sightseeing stops along the route.
Yes. The transport arrives in Cabanaconde around 9:00 AM, which is the perfect time to begin the Colca Canyon trek to places such as Sangalle Oasis or Llahuar.
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