OVERVIEW

This spectacular sightseen is located on the left-side of Colca canyon, it’s considered a top tourist destination in Arequipa, and the viewpoint offers great view of the canyon and the impressive Andean Condor flying over Colca valley. The perfect time to enjoy the flying of this incredible bird considered as the biggest flying bird in the world is between 8AM - 10AM all year however in some days of the year it’s not possible to see because some mornings is cloudy.

Luckily in a clear & sunny morning is possible to see lots Condors soaring over us very close, where the watchers are waiting anxiously the condor fly at viewpoint. During the top season between April to October there are a lots foreigners expecting to see the Condors.

The perfect time to observe the condors soaring over us at view point (Mirador Cruz Del Condor) is after 11AM because all tourists returns to Chivay/Arequipa/Puno and the viewpoint looks very quiet and peaceful

Length 2 Days tour
Grade easy
Altitude Max 3800m / 12,464ft
Timing 6 – 8 hours per day

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Arequipa – valle de colca chivay

Day 2: chivay - miador de cruz de condor 3800 m – chivay – Arequipa.

ITINERARY

CLIMB PROGRAM AREQUIPA – MIRADOR DE CONDOR – AREQUIPA

Included meals: B = Breakfast / snack = S / lunch = L / D = Dinner

DAY 1: AREQUIPA – VALLE DE COLCA - CHIVAY
We will pick up you from your hotel around 7:30 am, then around 8: 00 am we start driving toward colca canyon, which is located to the north – east to arequipa on the way we will pass on beautiful landscape at panpa cañihuas where is located the national reserve of Salinas & aguada blanca there we will observe heard of vicuñas & alpacas around 10 – 15 minutes to take great memories, then we follow driving up until reach patapampa at 4800 m, known as (volcanoes view point ), after enjoying the spectacular panorama we start descending for an hour until chivay, as soon as we arrive chivay we go to the nice restaurant to have lunch to enjoy the great typical meals, then we go to the hotel to check in at the hotel with breakfast service. Around 3:00 pm the guide will pick up you to the hotel to take you to the calera hot spring that is optional (not mandatory). Calera hot spring: there are several swimming polls with temperature water of 35° C – 38° C, after that we back to the hotel. Then around 7:00 we will have dinner at nice restaurant. Overnight at chivay hotel. Meal: L / D

DAY 2: CHIVAY – MIRADOR CRUZ DE CONDOR – CHIVAY – AREQUIPA
This morning after the breakfast at 6:30 am, we will leave toward the viewpoint known as Cruz del Cóndor. During the trip we will appreciate spectacular views of the Colca canyon, agricultural terraces. Then after two hours driving we will arrive at the famous Cruz del Cóndor, As soon as we arrive to the view point we will enjoy one of the most scenic points, there we will spend around an hour to observe the deepest Canyon and the majestic condors flying. Then, we will back on the same route stopping several times along the way in country sides as: (pinchollo, maca & yanque, where there are beautiful colonial churches) around 12:30 pm we will arrive to chivay then we will go visit the hot spring (that is optional), where we will have time to have tasty lunch in Chivay. After the lunch we will back to arequipa stopping in superb viewpoint at Reserve National of Salinas & Aguada Blanca. Finally arriving in Arequipa around 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. overnight at Arequipa hotel. Meal: B / L

Trip program Lima – Arequipa – mountains – Arequipa – Lima all included just available upon request.

PRICES & DATES

Climbing expeditions Rates for private groups 2024

Choose and book your adventure travel style & let us take you on it for a responsible & sustainable tourism:

Season all year from January to December

We organize this version of day tour to mirador cruz de condor on group basis for groups of friends, families, adventure companies & tour leaders. With fully local guides assistance. Please feel completely free to get in touch with us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates to send you a quote, with no obligation.

Cost on base of:

• Group service USD $ 165 per each one (this is shared service) with *** hotel in chivay.

Note:
Additional info or Full trip dossier information available upon request & provided at the booking time.

In the showed rate isn’t included the general Peruvian taxes (I.G.V)

Please feel free to get in touch to send you a quote in private service

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INCLUSIONS

What’s included in the cost

• Pick up from your hotel for the tour (if the hotel is located at down town) in other hand the meeting point will be at main square
• The trip end at main square
• 2 days Touristic transportation in group service (shared service)
• official guide
• One night hotel for accommodation in chivay (***) with breakfast service.
• Full First aid group kid
• Canister of oxygen bottle

What doesn’t included in the cost

• Booking fly or bus ticket to transfer from (lima – Arequipa – lima)
• Booking ho(s)tel to accommodation in Arequipa
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay in Arequipa
• Entrance fee to colca USD $ 25 per each one
• Lunch at chivay USD $ 10 per each one (buffet)
• Hot spring USD $ 5 per each one
• Meal and beverages during the stay in Arequipa
• Bottled beverages
• Extra food in our trip
• Additional service in Arequipa
• Personal tour gear
• Travel insurance assistance
• Tips for the staff
• Personal expenses such as: Phone calls, access to internet cabins, laundry, etc.
• other expenses no specified in this program

Extra service available upon request

• booking hotel for accommodation in Arequipa
• booking bus ticket to travel (lima - Arequipa – lima)
• additional tours, hikes , multi-day treks & climbing expeditions

WHY TRAVEL WITH US

Responsible travel
Responsible travel practice is elemental in our each trip program. When you book one of our adventure pursuits, we will ensure that you practice a responsible & sustainable tourism on wild & remote areas protecting: the fragile ecosystem, tradition of local communities, natural environments and wildlife.

As a responsible travel we try to produce the most minimum impact as possible to the environment on the path where we walk, because we know clearly about the global warning and climate change that is the main reason that we have a responsibility as visitors to minimize the impact with our presence.

Tourism is one of the most important industries in the planet. It option to employs people around worldwide, obviously the Benefits is much more for people who live in developing countries where the income we provide can mean the difference between economic survival and poverty

THE RESPONSIBLE WAY TO YOUR ADVENTURE MEAN:

PROTECTING & CONSERVING: natural mountain-scape, every natural resource, flora & fauna.

RESPECTING: local culture – traditions, religions and built heritage where you visit.

BENEFITTING: with your visit you will generate a job opportunities for local communities.

MINIMISING POLLUTION: taking-out our trash during the trek or climb expeditions all litter is remove to the city for it properly recycled. We use specified spots to put on our toilets tents at the camping areas to don’t pollute the water resource.

Please become part of this practicing a responsible & sustainable travel your challenge is important

Ultimate Value
When you book one of our tours, acclimatization hikes, multi-day treks, & climbing expeditions, you will receive currently information, quality services at the best prices with plenty of inclusions & exclusion cost. This trip offers exceptional value money, ensuring your holiday with affordable rate and guaranteeing with centrally good quality hotels, private transportations, official bilingual guides with international certification (UIMLA), (UIAGM) both organizations are internationally recognized, good varied and fresh food for adventure expeditions, all your national park entrance fees and permits included, no hidden cost, no surprises and no staff exploit.

Pricing
As a 100% local qualified guides & tour operators our trip prices are based directly on Peruvian economy rates our cost structure is built up cost on cost because we directly manage and run all of our trips, beside promoting the local employ, personal qualified people, providing a job opportunity with that improving their economy and their quality of life and even we encourage hardly the fair wage, because we work very transparent & the most honest possible

Custom Made Itineraries
You should absolutely feel free to build your own trip program according your preference & necessity just only let us know to help with our experience to make an itinerary day a day just for you, giving you complete freedom to choose what you want to see, where you want to go, when you want to do it, How you can enjoy it with better health. Adjust an existing itinerary & ensuring that you develop a responsible and sustainable tourism.

Small Group is good
We are focused organizing for small groups to provide topnotch service in: tours, hikes, multi-day treks & climbing expeditions to live a life time experience for adventure lovers, while your guide & support crew are attentive to ensuring your travels are supportive and full safety.

No Single Supplements
If you are joining in one of our adventure expeditions as a single person, we’ll match you with another traveler of the same gender and you won’t be charged anything extra for the vast majority of our trips. If you however want a guaranteed single occupancy or tent, we can also arrange that for at a small extra charge.

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WHAT TO BRING

WHAT TO BRING FOR CLIMBING

CLOTHING

• Hiking shoes: For example a B0 is advisable.
• A fast drying base-layer tops : (whatever material can be long sleeve is advisable)
• Mid – layer : (mid weight fleece or a synthetic insulation jacket (e.g primaloft)
• Down jacket is nice or a micro –down jacket (optional)
• A woolly hat and thermal gloves ( polar Tec)
• A light weight waterproof jacket, pants or over-trouser (Gore - Tex) are recommendable.
• Wind proof waist coat, jacket (optional)
• Short pants
• sunglasses is essential
• Good quality hiking sock (liner sock can be to reduce abrasion and blister.
• Wear light/medium weight trousers that allow the free movement and will dry quickly
• A good sun hat or synthetic is essential
• Neck gaiter or balaclava (wool or synthetic, mid-weight)
• 2 liters water bottle
• Good quality sun cream for using around the camp
• Lip balm
• Insect repellent
• If you choose to go the hot spring don’t forget to take you appropriated clothes.

SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

• A 25 – 30 liters day pack to carry spare clothing, snack, camera and water to drink during the day hike

ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• MP3 players,
• Camera
• Mobile phones

PERSONAL MEDICAL KID

• Should include: plasters, antiseptic, cream, sterile gauze and bandage, rehydration sachets, zinc oxide tape and anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
  Bring paracetamol, and acetazolamide or Diamox for treating mild symptoms of (AMS).
  Have loperamide is a good idea in case you get the runs
• Antibiotic such as: ciprofloxacin or Bactrim for bacterial stomach bugs.
• A small roll of adhesive tape, cough drops.