Taylor-made Trips
News: All programs offered by Qori Lama Adventures can be combined to suit your time and the activities you plan to do. We can also recommend certain activities to make the most of your stay in the Colca Valley. The following programs in this section have been custom-designed and include different activities.
Biking and hiking to the Chimpa Fortress
The Colca Valley is a unique place. A natural jewel where man has learned to live in harmony with his environment. A laboratory of life, where you can observe the best of the high Andean fauna, and a paradise for adventurers and lovers of great landscapes. But, above all, the Colca Valley is a reminder of the enormous power of the mountains that surround it and the grandeur of the rich pre-Hispanic past. It was its inhabitants who knew how to work the land on the slopes, the architects who built the buildings that can still be seen in the valley today. The Colca is and will always be a fantastic place for travelers who visit it.
We cycled together along the right bank of the Colca Valley and then conclude with a climb to the ruins of the Chimpa Fortress for a breathtaking view of the Colca Canyon.
Most interesting places in Colca Valley
Although the Colca Valley is known primarily for its impressive canyon, which is one of the deepest in the world, in the area around Colca, there are several volcanoes and mountains that are part of the Andes mountain range, as well as the presence of geysers and geothermal springs generated by the geothermal energy of volcanic activity. The El Infiernillo geyser is the most accessible to visit.
In the valley there are also works of pre-Columbian civil engineering. The agricultural terraces and citadels located on the slopes stand out, among these the Fortress of Chimpa, in the district of Madrigal and the citadel of Uyo Uyo in the district of Yanque.
This tour will take you to Chimpa Fortress in Madrigal, La Cruz del Cóndor, the Pinchollo Geyser, and a short walk through the ruins of the Uyo Uyo citadel in Yanque.
Coporaque and Yanque bike ride.
Exploring the Colca Valley by bike is an experience that combines the thrill of adventure with the tranquility of the surroundings. This beautiful valley offers adventurers the opportunity to immerse themselves in stunning landscapes, discover traditional villages and connect with the local culture in a unique way.
During this short tour, you will pass through towns with great history, as well as immerse yourself in paths that will take you through pre-Columbian terraces and archaeological remains that still persist over time.
This short tour visits the town of Coporaque, the O’ccolle amphitheater viewpoint, the siphon bridge, and the ruins of Uyo Uyo in Yanque.
Hiking towards the kingdom of the condor
The Colca Canyon, located in the Arequipa region of Peru, is known for being one of the deepest canyons in the world, as well as being the natural habitat of the most emblematic bird in all of South America, the Andean condor or vultur gryphus.
For lovers of hiking and nature, the Colca Canyon offers several hiking routes that allow you to enjoy its impressive landscape. Walking one of the trails that border the Colca Canyon, characterized by its panoramic views of the canyon and a diversity of flora and fauna, is undoubtedly an experience that will bring you closer to the natural environment of the king of the skies.