Tour Puno – Colca Canyon – Arequipa (2D/1N)
Tour Puno – Colca Canyon – Arequipa (2D/1N)
Experience one of the most spectacular routes in Peru, traveling from the highlands of Puno to the imposing Colca Canyon, home of the majestic Andean condor, to culminate in the charming White City of Arequipa. A 2-day tour that combines natural landscapes, living culture and Andean traditions in an unforgettable experience.
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Opciones del Tour
What’s Included:
Day 1: Puno – Chivay
- Pick up from centrally located hotels in Puno.
- Comfortable and equipped tourist transportation.
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English).
- Buffet lunch in Chivay.
- Typical dinner show with music and folkloric dances.
- Lodging in a 3 star hotel in Chivay.
- Visit to the thermal baths of La Calera.
Day 2: Colca – Arequipa
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English).
- Visit to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint.
- Tour of the traditional villages of Yanque, Maca and Pinchollo.
- Buffet lunch in Chivay.
- Tourist transportation to Arequipa.
- Transfer to centrally located hotels in Arequipa.
What’s not included:
- Colca Tourist Ticket (BTC):
- Foreigners: S/ 70.00
- Latin Americans: S/ 40.00
- Peruvians: S/ 20.00
- Entrance to the thermal baths of La Calera: S/ 15.00
- Personal expenses and other services not specified.
| APPROX. TIME | ITINERARY DAY 01 PUNO – CHIVAY |
|---|---|
| 06:00 – 06:20 AM | Pick up from your hotel in Puno and start the trip to Chivay (300 km). |
| En route | Tour through the Andean altiplano: lagoons, wetlands and streams. |
| En route | Wildlife observation: vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, flamingos and huallatas. |
| En route | Stops at natural viewpoints: Chucura volcano crater and Mirador de los Volcanes (4,910 m.a.s.l.). |
| 01:00 PM approx. | Arrival in Chivay and buffet lunch. |
| 02:30 PM Approx. | Check-in at a 3-star hotel |
| Afternoon | Visit to La Calera Thermal Baths (38 °C) |
| Night | Dinner show with typical dances and local gastronomy. |
| Overnight | Lodging in Chivay |
| APROX TIME | ITINERARY DAY 02 CHIVAY – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM | Breakfast at the hotel |
| 06:30 AM | Departure to the Mirador de la Cruz del Condor. |
| 07:30 AM | Observation of the flight of the Andean condor and views of the Colca Canyon. |
| On the road | Cultural route: visit to the villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque. |
| 12:30 PM | Return to Chivay |
| 01:00 PM APPROX. | Buffet lunch in Chivay |
| 02:00 PM | Travel to Arequipa |
| 04:30 – 05:00 PM | Arrival in Arequipa (near the Plaza de Armas) |
Recommendations for the trip:
- Bring warm clothes for the cold mornings and evenings, and comfortable clothes for the daytime.
- Bathing suit, towel and sandals to enjoy the thermal baths.
- Sunglasses, hat or cap and sun block to protect you from the Andean sun.
- Comfortable and resistant footwear for hiking in rural areas.
- Cash, as there are no ATMs or banks in the Colca Valley.
- Low denomination bills for markets, handicrafts, bathrooms or small local expenses.
- Light luggage for 2 days; if you continue your trip to Arequipa, carry all your luggage from Puno.
Following these recommendations will allow you to enjoy the tour with greater comfort, safety and tranquility, making the most of this unforgettable Andean experience.
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Recorrido muy completo y bien organizado
Visitar estas islas es una experiencia que vale la pena. El guía no sllevó en lancha hasta las islas Uros, donde pudimos conversar con las familias locales y luego dar un paseo en los típicos barcos elaborados con juncos.
Despues continuamos el recorrido por el lago Titicaca hasta Taquile. Allí nos recibieron con música y danzas típicas en un pequeño mercado artesanal. Luego almorzamos y mientras comíamos, el guía nos contó detalles sobre la historia y la cultura del lugar.
Yo elegí hacerlo en lancha rápida, lo cual recomiendo totalmente. Se pueden dejar las pertenencias en la lancha ya ques es la misma embarcación la que acompaña todo el recorrido.
La excursión tenía recojo y devuelta al hotel, así que, en resúmen, un recorrido muy completo y bien organizado ideal para conocer la vida y tradiciones en el lago.
Very complete and well organized tour
Visiting these islands is a worthwhile experience. The guide took us by boat to the Uros islands, where we could talk with local families and then take a ride on the typical boats made of reeds.
Then we continued the tour of Lake Titicaca to Taquile. There we were welcomed with music and typical dances in a small handicraft market. Then we had lunch and while we ate, the guide told us details about the history and culture of the place.
I chose to do it by speedboat, which I highly recommend. You can leave your belongings in the boat since it is the same boat that accompanies you throughout the tour.
The excursion had pick up and drop off at the hotel, so, in short, a very complete and well organized tour, ideal to learn about life and traditions in the lake.
Passeio muito completo e bem organizado
A visita a essas ilhas é uma experiência que vale a pena. O guia nos levou de barco até as Ilhas Uros, onde pudemos conversar com as famílias locais e depois fazer um passeio nos típicos barcos de junco.
Em seguida, continuamos nossa viagem pelo Lago Titicaca até Taquile. Lá, fomos recebidos com música e danças típicas em um pequeno mercado de artesanato. Em seguida, almoçamos e, enquanto comíamos, o guia nos contou detalhes sobre a história e a cultura do lugar.
Optei por fazer o passeio de lancha, o que recomendo muito. Você pode deixar seus pertences na lancha, pois é a mesma lancha que o acompanha durante todo o trajeto.
A excursão tinha embarque e desembarque no hotel, portanto, em resumo, um passeio muito completo e bem organizado, ideal para conhecer a vida e as tradições do lago.
