Full-day Colca Valley excursion and transfer to Puno

Overview

This full-day excursion from Arequipa allows you to discover the highlights of the Colca Valley and its traditional villages before reaching the city of Puno in the evening. The itinerary includes visits to typical localities and a relaxing break at hot springs, notably in Chacapi. The journey then continues towards Puno, with brief stops to admire the landscapes of the protected nature reserves along the route. The service includes a continental breakfast, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the accompaniment of a guide speaking English or Spanish. Lunch, drinks, and entrance fees for the La Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint and the hot springs are not included.

Itinerary

1. Chivay

   The road to the town consists of a trip of approximately 3 hours from the city of Arequipa. Main town of the Colca Valley where we will have breakfast, we will appreciate the warmth and beauty of the place. We will stay at the place for approximately 30 minutes.

   · 4 h

2. Mirador Cruz del Condor

   A tour from Chivay to here for 45 minutes, when we arrive at the place we will have a reasonable time of approximately 1 hour and a half to take photos of this beautiful place and see the depth of the canyon, we will appreciate the flight of the condor and the slopes of one of the deepest canyons in the world. Then we will go to visit the other points surrounding the Colca Canyon.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

3. Canyon di Colca

   We will visit the town of Maca, traditional in the Canyon, where there are different customs and a craft market where we can buy some souvenirs and take photos with the trained falcon and camelids. There are also traditional drinks such as Colca sour that you can buy if it is your preference.

   · 30 min

4. We will visit the natural viewpoint of Andenerias where we will appreciate another charming view of the Colca Valley. Here you can see the old traditional terraces of the Colca Valley.

   · 30 min

5. Hot Springs Chacapi

   We will stop for 1 hour to visit the hot springs located in Yanque, which are waters from the Chucura volcano, with temperatures up to 36 degrees. We will enjoy its waters with medicinal and temperate properties to have a moment of relaxation and enjoyment.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

6. Chivay

   Once again we return to the main town to have free time for lunch, after which we will board another vehicle that will take us to Puno, we will have another guide on the vehicle.

   · 1 h

7. Abra Patapampa

   On the way to Puno we will make a stop to appreciate the tutelary volcanoes on the other side of the Colca where there are snow-capped mountains and thaws such as Coropuna, Ampato and Hualca Hualca, to see the thaws and the view of the Volcano Viewpoint.

   · 25 min

8. Patahuasi

   Brief stop where you can appreciate the camelids, see the volcanoes and sell the traditional Coca bush, which you can buy if you want.

   · 20 min

9. Laguna Lagunillas

   Before arriving at the city of Puno we will stop to appreciate a protected natural area where you can see the high Andean flora and birds of the place, here you can see a greater amount of fauna in better seasons.

   · 20 min

10. Puno

    At approximately 7:30 pm we will arrive in the city of Puno, disembarking as close to the city center as possible. From here they could go to the hotel on their own. Our service ends here. The trip from Chivay to Puno takes an average of 6 hours.

    · 6 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

There must be communication the day before the activity to coordinate the pick-up point, the place and the instructions to bring. The guide will be distinguished by the company uniform and will also look for you by name at the selected hotel.

How to use your ticket

It is important to communicate with the operator once the tour has been purchased, through the different communication channels provided, for any questions or queries about the tour, as well as to define more precisely the pick-up time and exact pick-up point.

What to know before you go

• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• Not recommended for travellers with spinal problems.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Suitable for all physical conditions.
• The activity can accommodate a maximum of 24 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• Cancellations up to 1 day before departure are 100% refundable.
• No refund is possible on the day of departure.

Who is it for?

• Travellers wishing to optimise their time between Arequipa and Puno.
• People interested in natural landscapes and traditional villages.
• English or Spanish speaking travellers.

What makes it different

• Combination of a tourist visit to the Colca Valley and a transfer to Puno.
• Transport provided in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Pick-up service included.

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Product code: 352388P2

Activity offered by AREQUIPA EXPLORER via Viator.