Morning departure in a private vehicle to visit some remote villages of the canyon. At the heart of the Indian territory of Collaguas, the villagers have inherited from an age-old civilization, which knew how to cultivate the arid landscapes. This population, due to its geographical remoteness, has always lived apart from the great historic trends. One of their activities is the harvest of the cochineal, a small insect producing a magnificent red natural dye. Night at the hotel. Meals open.
Departure in the early morning for Cruz del Condor, ideal viewpoint to observe the majestic Andean Condor. Visit of typical villages from the Achoma Canyon, but also those of Maca, Pinchollo, the Antahuilque mirador and Choquetico. In the afternoon, relaxation at the Chivay hot springs or walk to the pre-Incan ruins of Uyo-Uyo. Night at the hotel. Meals open. Hiking time to the ruins: 3-hour – Entrance fees to be paid directly on location; Option: entrance fees to the hot springs to be paid on location.