Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Colca Canyon on this 2-day tour from Puno finishing in Arequipa. A unique route through Peru awaits!
Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour
Day 1: Puno - Chivay
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Puno between 6:15 and 6:30 am and head to Chivay, about 300 kilometers (186 miles) away. On the way, we'll cross the beautiful landscapes of the altiplano, or highlands, where we'll see wetlands, lagoons, streams, and plains. We'll also admire various mammals such as vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas, as well as a great variety of birds such as flamingos and guallatas, among others.
We'll continue the route to Patahuasi, where we'll enter the Colca Canyon. On this route, we'll pass by the crater of the extinct Chucura volcano and stop at the famous volcanoes viewpoint, where we'll appreciate a great part of the Cordillera Occidental from 4,910 meters (just over 16,100 feet).
Then, between 1 and 1:30 pm, we'll arrive at a hotel in Chivay where you can have lunch on your own. Later, you'll have dinner on your own at this same establishment, as well as stay the night.
You can take advantage of the free time after lunch to visit Chivay at your leisure, or to enjoy the town's famous thermal baths.
Day 2: Chivay - Cruz del Condor - Chivay - Arequipa
We'll have breakfast at the hotel and start the day by taking you to the Cruz del Condor, the most impressive viewpoint of the Colca Canyon. There you'll have two hours of free time to admire the beauty of the landscape and, who knows, maybe you'll get lucky and see the majestic condors take flight!
Afterward, we'll return by bus to Chivay passing through the beautiful Andean towns of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque. We'll also cross the terraces, archaeological remains, and narrow paths of the Colca Canyon. Did you know that it's one of the deepest canyons in the world?
Once we arrive in Chivay, you'll have an hour free for lunch, and, around 1 pm, we'll start on our way to Arequipa. Arrival in Arequipa is scheduled for between 4:30 and 5 pm.
Accommodation
This tour includes one night of accommodation with breakfast in Chivay. When you make your reservation, you'll be able to choose the type of establishment you wish to stay in:
- Hostel: Andes Colca or similar
- 2-star Hotel: Colca Inn or similar
- 3-star Hotel: Tradiciones Colca or similar
In all three cases above, accommodation will be in a double room.
Hotel Pickup
The tour includes pickup from hotels in the center of Puno. If your accommodation is on the outskirts, you must make your own way to Calle Jiron Arequipa, located very close to the main square, Plaza de Armas.
Please note that pickup is not available from the following locations: GHL Lago Titicaca, Casa Andina Premium, Sonesta Posada, Lake Titikaka Hotel-Xima, Pacha Confort, Mirador del Titikaka, Hotel Wisny, Jose Antonio Hotel, Taypikala Hotel, Pumakala Hotel, Atoja Chucuito Hotel, and any hotels located on the Uros Islands.
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