Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa and ending in Puno 2d
Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa and ending in Puno 2d
Our 2-day Colca tour to the Colca Valley is an experience that will take you to a place rich in culture, nature and traditions. Let's immerse ourselves in Colca with all our senses; music, textiles, flavors, walks, admirable Andean nature, capricious volcanoes, fauna and flora, trying on typical costumes and much more.
During our trip we enjoyed impressive natural settings, whether crossing part of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Park, observing the vicuñas, alpacas and llamas, admiring the colorful terraces combined with its mountains and gorges, or interacting with the local people of Colca.
Let us not forget that we are in the "kingdom of the Condor"; So additionally we will have the privilege of observing the spectacular flight of the Andean condor between the walls of the Colca Valley canyon.
- In Arequipa: Pick up from your hotels located in the city center up to 4 blocks away from the main square. If your hotel is located outside the downtown area, the meeting point would be at the Plaza de Armas (gate of the cathedral).
- In Puno: If it includes transfer to central hotels, hotels outside the city such as Sonesta, Casa Andina, GHL or Puerto Qalapajra have an additional cost.
Day 1. Arequipa – Chivay
We will begin with the pick-up from your hotels in the city center to go out to the spectacular Colca Valley. We will skirt the slopes of the “Chachani volcano”; arriving at the national reserve of “Salinas and Aguada Blanca” where we can see South American camelids such as vicuñas, llamas, alpacas. We make a stop in Patahuasi, to taste hot drinks such as coca, muña, chachacoma, (Inca mate), to prevent altitude sickness, then we will head towards “Tocrapampa” to appreciate natural wetlands, sightings of high Andean birds and migratory birds, We will also make stops at the “Mirador de los volcanes” (Patapampa) at 4910 meters above sea level with a view of the “volcanic mountain ranges”, we consider it to be the highest point in the Colca Valley.
We descend towards the town of Chivay, for lunch, there we will have buffet, à la carte or menu options, where you can taste New Andean dishes. Later we will go to the Chacapi Hot Springs in Yanque, where we can enjoy the thermo-medicinal pools with waters at temperatures above 30° C, at this point we have a variety of options to have fun; We can ride horses, enjoy the Colca trails on ATVs or experience the adrenaline by practicing Zipline. After almost 2 hours we return to the town of Chivay for the respective accommodation in their hotels.
At night, for dinner, a visit to a tourist club restaurant is optional where you can see a performance of typical Colca dances and can share with other visitors to the Canyon.
ITINERARY
Day 1. Arequipa Chivay
- 07:30 to 08:00 am: Pick up from hotels
- 10:20 to 10:40 am: Technical stop in Patahuasi (Mates for altitude sickness)
- 11:20 to 11:40 am: Flora and fauna sighting in Tocrapampa
- 12:10 to 12:20 pm: View of the Volcanic Mountain Range
- 1:00 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.: Arrival in the town of Chivay
- 1:15 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.: Lunch in Chivay
- 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Visit to the Hot Springs
- 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Dinner with a tourist show.
Day 2. Chivay – Cruz del Condor – Puno
In the morning, after breakfast we will go to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. Passing through the town of Yanque, we will visit its church and plaza, we continue through the magical valley passing through impressive landscapes and traditional villages, arriving at approximately 8.10 am. to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint where we will be waiting for the impressive flight of the condors, enormous Andean birds in danger of extinction that are the symbol of the Andes Mountains and the Andean culture, the view from the viewpoint allows us to fully appreciate the size of the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world (4160m).
During the return trip, stops are made at the viewpoints of Wayrapunku, Antahuilque and Choquetico for photographic hiking, we will visit the town of Maca that still preserves its colonial church “Santa Ana”, where you can taste the “Colca Sour”.
Afterwards we return to the town of Chivay for lunch, and from there we board the bus at the Chivay station to head towards the city of Puno.
On the way to Puno, we will be able to enjoy again the views that the high Andean region offers us, we will make a short visit to the viewpoint of the “Volcanic Mountains”, if you want to taste a drink or snack in “Patahuasi” you will be able to do so and finally we will make our Last stop in “Lagunillas”, Puno sector so you can observe and photograph South American birds and camelids.
We will be arriving towards the city of Puno at approximately 7:30 pm. If they have accommodation in the city center, it is possible to leave them at their accommodation.ITINERARY
Day 2. Chivay – Cruz del Condor – Puno.
- 05:45 to 06:30 am: Breakfast included.
- 06:30 to 06:40 am: Pick up from hotels
07:10 to 07:20 am: Stop at Plaza de Yanque - 08:10 to 09:40 am: Visit Mirador de la Cruz del Condor
- 10:00 to 11:00 am: Visits to tourist viewpoints in Wayrapunku and Antahuilque.
- 11:10 to 11:25 am: Tourist stop in the Town of Maca
- 11:50 to 12:40 pm: Lunch
- 12:55 to 13:10 pm: Boarding for Puno
- 1:15 pm: Departure to Puno
- 1:40 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.: View of the Volcanic Mountain Range
- 15:00 to 15:20 pm: Technical stop in Patahuasi
- 17:00 to 17:20 pm: View of Lagunillas
- 19:15 to 19:30 pm: Arrival towards the city of Puno
- Transport.
- 1 night of room with the Colca Andina hostel.
- Continental breakfast on day 2.
- Tourist guide (Spanish and English).
- Permanent assistance.
- Transfer to Puno.
- Food (Lunches and dinner)
- Hot springs – 15.00 soles.
- Tourist Ticket
- National - 20.00 soles
- Latin - 40.00 soles.
- Foreigners – 70.00 soles.
- Reference price for Buffet Lunch S/45.00
- Reference price of Dinner S/30.00
- Zipline (optional)
- Gastronomy (optional)
- Bird watching (optional)
- Shows (optional)
- Cultural visits (optional)
- Guided visits (optional)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In case of any request for lunch, dinner or activity within the tour, communicate in advance to the guide in charge.
We will pass through part of the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca where we will only observe camelids.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS ?
- What happens if I have large luggage?
2. If I have accommodation outside the city center or I have to take a boat in the port of
Puno, is it possible to request a transfer with you?
Yes, it is possible to provide additional transfer service, consider that the rate varies depending on the hotel and the number of passengers.
3. In case of altitude sickness, what facilities do you provide us?Let's consider that altitude sickness is a type of decompensation that any passenger who is exposed to a considerable altitude can experience. It is much more acute if we do not have any experience traveling to high altitudes, but there are some tips that can help us avoid it. or suffer situations due to it, such as consulting the doctor in case of suffering from any type of respiratory illness, staying at the point of origin to acclimatize to the city's climate, consuming natural mates based on herbs such as coca, muña and other recommended herbs. or take pills for “soroche”.
4. Will we be able to see condors during our visit?
The chances of seeing condors during our visit are high, the amount depends on the season, let us consider that for the January and February rainy season the possibility is low because the high Andean bird descends towards the coast during that time. .
5. I travel with children, from what age do they pay?
Children under 5 years old are exempt from any payment; from 6 years old onwards, each tourist is considered to travel in their own seat.
6. I am a vegetarian, what food options do you have for me?
In the town of Chivay there are options for those who want other food options, to do so they must inform the office or guide so that appropriate options can be recommended.
- Continental breakfast
- Private bathroom.
- Free WIFI
- heating in the room.
Location: In Chivay, two blocks from the main square.
- Unidades propias
- For the Colca tour: The type of mobility is vans and minibuses. Comfortable and spacious mobility to carry luggage.
- Volare Marco Polo minibuses. Capacity up to 23 passengers
- Sprinter Mercedes Benz, Capacity up to 15 passengers.
- Sprinter Renault, capacity up to 10 passengers.
Our Fleet of units have:
- Air-conditioning.
- Heating.
- Air purifier.
- Sun Shades.
- Extinguisher.
- Oxygen.
For the service from Chivay to Puno: “Colca to Puno Route”.
Our Fleet of units have:
- Air-conditioning.
- Heating.
- Cell Phone, Tablet Chargers, etc.
- Wifi.
- Air purifier.
- Chemical Toilet On Board.
- Led Lighting System.
- Sun Shades.
- Greater Storage Capacity For Suitcases.
- Extinguisher.
- Oxygen.
Our units are permanently monitored by GPS satellite tracking system, they also have communication equipment, oxygen, and fire extinguisher, which are under constant mechanical maintenance.
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Additional information: During the period from January to March there is little demand on this route, it is possible that small units leave, but they are comfortable.