About this experience
A charming and comfortable experience that does not require physical effort to calmly visit the main viewpoints of the Colca Canyon, thermal baths and the main town of Colca where we spent the night
Highlights
- Complete visit of the thermal baths in Chacapi
- Charming town of Chivay where there are comfortable accommodations
- Comfortable visit to the Colca Canyon
- Visit Salinas National Reserve where camelids exist
- Arrive to the Puno City. (Lake Titicaca City)
What's included
- Tourist transportation during the Arequipa and Colca Tour
- Professional guide in English and Spanish
- Transfer from Colca to Puno by guided tourist transport
- Permanent assistance
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
DAY 01:
07:30am to 08:00am - Pick up from hotels in the center of Arequipa.
08:00am - We begin our trip to one of the deepest canyons in the world. Our point of operations will be the town of Chivay, which we will arrive in approximately 4 hours, counting all the tourist stops. As a first point, we will pass through the Pampa Cañahuas (one part of the Salinas Reserve National) , where we will be able to appreciate the vicuñas that live in this area. After that, very close by, we will visit Patahuasi to drink the traditional coca tea, a traditional drink that is essential for altitude sickness. (mountain sickness). Then we will also make a small stop at the Toccra Bofedales where we will observe a large number of Alpacas grazing freely in the area. A mandatory stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest point on the road that reaches 4,800 meters above sea level, from where we will appreciate a large part of the western mountain range, from this point it would only be 40 minutes to reach the town of Chivay.
12:30pm - We will arrive in Chivay and we have time to lunch. After lunch we will settle in our respective hotels. During the afternoon we can enjoy a relaxing bath in the Hot Springs (optional entry paid) whose thermo-medicinal waters range between 35º C to 38º C in temperature in the pools.
For dinner , we can enjoy a folklore show with typical dances of the area. (if you like to attendence for the dinner, is neccesary pay extra in the Peña - Restaurant)
Overnight in Chivay.
DAY 02:
Breakfast
6:30 am After breakfast we will move to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor (is neccesary make a extra payment mandatory) which is 30 minutes away, it is the observation point of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Condor. At this point we will spend an average of 45 minutes to observe the beauty of the Colca Canyon.
On the way back we will stop at the viewpoints in the area from where we will observe the impressive Andenería del Valle and in the town of Maca, where we will see its church and optionally taste local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made from local products. zone.
12:00pm - Lunch in Chivay. (extra payment)
1:15 pm. After the lunch, We will aboard other transport with assitance of our guide, because We do not return to Arequipa, rather our trip ends in Puno. Our trip to Puno include turistic transport with a professional guide and have stops for view atracctive points, and many protected natural areas of flora and fauna on the route between Colca and Puno.
07:30pm – We will arrive at the city of Puno, We will have 2 disembarkation points, depending on traffic conditions, either at the Hotel Conde de Lemus or at the Gran Unidad School in San Carlos. Both points just 2 blocks from the main square of Puno. End of our service
IMPORTANT: IT IS NECESSARY TO BOOK A HOTEL WITHIN THE TOWN OF CHIVAY, IF THE HOTEL IS OUTSIDE THE TOWN OF CHIVAY IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO ADD EXTRA TRANSFER COSTS TO COMPLY WITH THE ITINERARY
Terms & conditions
The visit to the Colca Canyon is a main attraction of Arequipa, the main Town (Chivay) just 3 hours from the main city. It is recommended to arrive at least 1 day before to acclimatize to the altitude problems of the area and eat lightly to enjoy your activity at the Colca Canyon. You can bring your luggage without any problem
start the first day. 7:30 a,m
start the second day. 6:30 am
end the second day in Puno. 7:30 pm near the center historic, PLAZA DE ARMAS PUNO