Colca Canyon to Puno 2D/1N

Colca Canyon to Puno 2D/1N

CODE: PVT-A002

  • Departures: Daily
  • Duration: 2 days / 1 night

From $ 128.00

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Description tour

Itinerary

At 8:00 am we pick you up from your hotel to leave Arequipa (2,325m) destination to the snowy mountain Chachani in our transport. We will see wild vicunas, alpacas and llamas in the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahu as well as birds such as flamingos, ibis, Andean geese, ducks, eagles and Andean called Kara Kara.
We will also visit the viewpoint of volcanoes and snowy mountains in Patapampa (4,800m).
Arriving in Chivay (3,600m), the capital of the Colca Valley, we will have lunch and free afternoon to relax or visit the hot springs (optional)
Overnight in hotel in Chivay.

Early morning after breakfast (around 6:00 am), we leave for a full day excursion on the left side of the canyon and visit beautiful towns like Yanque and Maca with colonial churches and friendly people who are happy to show their traditional embroidered clothing. See hundreds of pre-Inca terraces still used for farm and Andean corn, quinoa, amaranth and others.
After a drive of two hours, we reach the place you have been waiting – La Cruz del Condor. Here we can see the depth of the canyon and the condor wonderful ride. Free time to watch the condors and explore the lookout.
Then we return to Chivay where we will have time for lunch (not included)

Touristic bus from Chivay to Puno
1:00pm boarding the bus to begin the tour First stop, Patahuasi to drink mate and observe (Mirador de Volcanes) located at 4,950 m.a.s.l. from where we will see the Misti, Chachani and Ampato volcanoes. Second stop, Pampa Cañahuas or the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. In this place we will appreciate the rock formations and South American camelids such as vicuñas, llamas and alpacas. Our last and third stop is at “Lagunillas”, from this viewpoint you have a panoramic view of the small lakes. It is also the habitat of flamingos, Andean gulls and other birds, without a doubt, a great opportunity to take photographs. We will observe wild birds such as flamingos, Andean gulls and ducks.
07:00pm to 07:30pm we will arrive at the city of Puno (Plaza de Armas) and hotels near the Plaza de Armas.
End of our services!

What’s included:

  • Pick up from accommodation in Arequipa city center
  • Transportation from Arequipa to Colca Canyon
  • Accommodation in Chivay
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Touristic bus from Chivay to Puno
  • English or Spanish guide

Not included:

  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee to Colca Canyon
  • Accommodation in Arequipa
  • Accommodation in Puno

Recommended packing list:

  • Snacks (dried fruits, cookies, candies, chocolates, etc.)
  • walking shoes or sneakers
  • Complete Equipment for rain or poncho
  • Gloves
  • Swimwear (optional for Hot Springs)
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Toiletries
  • Water Bottle

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