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Discover the breathtaking Colca Canyon on a two-day tour from Puno to Arequipa. Begin with an early morning pick-up and a scenic 6-hour journey, featuring camelid sightings and stunning volcanic views. After checking in at your hotel in Chivay, enjoy free time to explore the local square or nearby attractions. On day two, visit the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to see majestic condors soaring above the canyon, and immerse yourself in local culture at the village of Maca. Optional hot springs are available before returning to Arequipa with scenic stops along the way.
- Two-day guided tour from Puno to Arequipa via Colca Canyon
- Visit the iconic Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint and observe condors
- Explore the traditional village of Maca and its unique products
- Optional visit to hot springs and plenty of free time for exploration
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
On the day of your activity, the guide will look for you with a sign bearing your name.
Itinerary
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1Laguna Lagunillas
WE make a stop for view this landscape, natural lake, with some andean birds traditional of the Reserve Natural
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Patahuasi
Other short stop for take a coca tea or using the toilet, a small town surrounded by pure nature
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Abra Patapampa
A delightful experience, a spectacular view of the volcanoes on the other side where you can see some active ones like Sabancaya, in addition to the rich snow-capped mountains and melting ice that surround us.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Chivay
Upon arrival at the main town, we will drop you off at the hotel. Here you will have the afternoon free and you will receive some instructions from the agency to continue with our excursion the following day to the Canyon and then travel to Arequipa.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Mirador Cruz del Condor
We depart from the Chivay hotel at approximately 6:30 AM with your luggage, as the journey and visits will continue until we arrive in Arequipa in the afternoon. First, we will visit this traditional viewpoint where you can appreciate the flight of the condor and enjoy an impressive landscape, as well as appreciate the depth of the canyon.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Mirador Antahuilque
Visit another traditional viewpoint where you can appreciate the high Andean terraces that surround the Colca Valley
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Maca
A traditional village where we can appreciate some traditions, taste typical drinks like the Colca Sour, or take photos with trained eagles or camelids
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Hot Springs Chacapi
Optional time at the hot springs; we will also pass through the town of Yanque where you can briefly appreciate some typical dances if available depending on the travel date
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Chivay
return to Chivay for have a time for lunch with the group and the guide
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10Arequipa
This is our last stop, and you'll have the rest of your days to enjoy the charm of Arequipa. We'll make brief stops along the way to take photos of different views and use the restrooms. Departure from Chivay is approximately 1:15 pm. We'll disembark in Arequipa three blocks from the main square. Arrival time aprox 5:00 pm
1 minute • Admission ticket free
TRANSFER PUNO - CHIVAY (COLCA)
CHIVAY - COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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