Description
The construction of the lodge was inspired by Incan architecture and it is built almost entirely of stone, mud bricks and thatch.
The rooms are rustic in style with thatched roofs, adobe walls and simple in design yet cosy and are adorned with local handicrafts. The lodge is very eco-friendly; bathrooms are supplied with hot water from solar panels and they are currently implementing an ecological heating system which uses the geothermal energy sourced on site.
Guests can relax in the lounge by the fireplace, on the terrace or at the lodges own thermal springs, whose water comes from volcanic sources. Wallow in the thermal baths at night under the bright starry Andean sky. There is a fantastic spa offering a variety of massages and facial treatments and 3 great restaurants two of which serve Alpandina cuisine, a delicious fusion of Andean and alpine techniques.
For something more active there are short walks to nearby ruins, riding, mountain biking and white-water rafting. The Colca Canyon is reportedly the deepest in the world, thought to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA. Another highlight is the sightings of Andean condors at close range as they float on the rising thermals.
Accommodation
Colca Lodge offers 45 rooms: 27 Standard, 15 Quadruple, 2 Suites and 1 Bridal suite which are simple in design yet cozy. Expect an authentic Incan experience with adobe walls, thatched roofs and ancient handicrafts.
Childcare
Children are welcomed but there are no specific facilities. Children will love the thermal springs, walks to the nearby Incan ruins, horse riding though the rigged mountain landscape and assured sightings of the graceful Andean Condor, the largest flying bird of the western hemisphere.
Facilities
The Colca Lodge features 3 restaurants two of which serve Alpandina cuisine, a delicious fusion of Andean and alpine techniques, 2 bars, and hot-spring Eco-spa offering a variety of massages and facial treatments.
Activities
Activities at the lodge include tours of the surrounding area, (visits to the ruins at Uyo Uyo and the Colcas), horseback riding, mountain biking, white-water rafting and catching a glimpse of the western hemisphere's largest flying bird, the Andean Condor. One can also go trekking along the Colca Canyon which is reportedly the deepest in the world, thought to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA.
When to travel
The best time to visit the Colca Canyon is usually during the dry season, May through November: The Colca Valley is lush and green just after the heavy rains from January to March. Though sunny during the day, it can also get quite cold (below freezing) at night so make sure to pack some warm clothing.
If you intend to do some river rafting, the best time to go is during the raining season, when the river is at its highest (January through April).
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Location and directions
Colca Canyon, Peru
The Colca Lodge is located 170 Km north from Arequipa City in the middle of the Colca Valley, at 3,250 meters above sea level.
How to get there
1-hour 30-minute flight from Lima to Arequipa. Colca Lodge is a 3-hour drive from Arequipa's Rodríguez Ballón airport.
