Tour al Cañón del Colca con conexión a Puno — full day

Tour to the Colca Canyon with connection to Puno — full day

Arequipa — Colca — Puno — daily departures

ABOUT

Join our bus tour leaving from Arequipa city to the Colca Canyon with connection to Puno city. The Colca Canyon is located in the Caylloma province and it has a depth of 4160 meters — 13648 feet, which makes it the fourth deepest canyon on the planet where you can also observe one of the most Peru’s representative bird: The Condor. In 2019, UNESCO declared the Colca Canyon and the Andagua volcanoes a world geo-park.

After your lunch at Chivay city, you will keep riding towards Puno city, during the bus ride, you will make some stops at following viewpoints: Los Andes, Patahuasi and Lagunillas.

Why to reserve with us?
  • 100% Peruvian company
  • 100% Indigenous team
  • Licensed tour guides

DETAILS

Duration: About 16 hours.

Language:

  • Group tour: Spanish and English simultaneously
  • Private tour: Spanish, English — separate groups based on the language. If you want another language, just let us know!

Tour Type:

  • Group tour: 10 to up to 30 attendees
  • Private tour: No strangers

Accessibility: This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

What to bring?

  • Sweaters or jackets
  • Anti-slip shoes
  • Towels and additional clothes — optional, applies only if you´ll use the hot springs
  • Passport — it’s optional, but at least have a digital photo
  • If you are Peruvian, bring your original document
  • Raincoats
  • Ponchos — buy it in Arequipa city
  • Caps or hats
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Toilet paper and hand sanitizer
  • A bottle of water
  • Local currency in cash for entrance tickets, lunch and others
  • Snacks

Included:

  • Group tour:
    • Pick up from your hotel — applies only for hotels located in the historic center
    • Basic breakfast and lunch with vegetarian options
    • Licensed tour Guides
    • Tourist bus with air conditioning
    • First aid kit
  • Private tour:
    • Pick up with vehicle and tour Guide from your hotel
    • On time pick up from your hotel
    • Basic breakfast and lunch with vegetarian options
    • Private, professional and authorized tour Guide
    • Private Driver
    • Private vehicle: Auto, H1, Van, Renault, Sprinter — it will depend on the group size
    • First aid kit
    • Drop off at your hotel in Puno city

Not Included:

  • Tips (optional)
  • Snacks, drinks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Entrance tickets for the Colca Canyon:
    • Peruvians: 20 Soles per person
    • Foreigners: 70 Soles per person
  • Entrance tickets for the Hot Springs: 15 Soles per person
  • * You can buy the entrance tickets to the attractions on the same day of the tour

How to book? Please book on this webpage.

WhatsApp: +51 958745640 & +51 984479073.

HIGHLIGHTS

The itinerary can always change because of weather, strikes and festivals. If you book a private tour, we will pick you up from anywhere in the city of Arequipa and drop you off at your hotel.

Meeting Place — at about 3 am

We will pick you up from your hotel—applies only for hotels located in the historic center; otherwise, we will coordinate another meeting place according to your convenience.

Transfer from Arequipa to Chivay city

You will leave Arequipa city early in the morning, you’ll make your way to a small town known as Chivay located at 3635 m.a.s.l. — this bus ride lasts about 3 hours.

Breakfast in Chivay

You will have a local breakfast in this picturesque village.

Transfer from Chivay to the Cruz del Cóndor lookout point

This bus ride lasts about 1 hour.

Visualization of the Colca Canyon from the lookout point + The Condor’s Sanctuary

  • From the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint (3800 m.a.s.l), you will observe the majestic Colca Canyon. In 2019 UNESCO declared the Colca Canyon as the third deepest canyon in South America with a depth of 4160 meters and the fourth deepest canyon on the planet.
  • This canyon is the perfect place to enjoy the nature and learn about the Colca Valley history. At this place, you will be able to see the famous Colcas—which were food warehouses in pre-Hispanic times located on the mountains of the valley where the ancient Peruvians would keep quinoa, corn, cereals, potatoes, etc.
  • In conclusion, the term Colca means “food store” and its origin is attributed to the Collaguas and Cabanas civilizations who inhabited this valley before the arrival of the Spaniards.
  • The Cruz Viewpoint is also ideal for observing Condors in flight and other Andean animals such as parihuanas, llamas, huanacos, alpacas, vicuñas, tarucas, foxes and vizcachas.

Transfer from the Cruz lookout point to the Chacapi’s Hot Springs

During this tour, you’ll pass through different Spanish colonial towns such as Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque.

Enjoy the Chacapi Hot Springs

These medicinal Hot Springs are located near the town of Yanque where you can enjoy them; the average temperature is 38° Celsius, which is optimal for bathing.

Transfer from the Chacapi Hot Springs to Chivay

Lunch at your own expense in Chivay — at about 12 pm.

There are several restaurants in the beautiful town of Chivay, your Guide will help you choosing the best option according to your preferences.

Board your bus to Puno — 1:15 pm approx.

You will board another bus at Chivay city which will take you to Puno city. The bus ride lasts about 6 hours.

Bus stop at the Mirador de los Andes

This viewpoint is located at 4,900 meters above sea level — at this spot, you will see the volcanoes of Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca Hualca, Mismi (the exact place where the Amazon River is born) and the Chila mountain range.

Bus stop in Patahuasi or Pampa Cañahuas

This viewpoint is located at the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, behind the Chachani volcano. You will spot some vicuñas, llamas and alpacas.

If you wish, you can also taste some hot drinks made from natural herbs such as coca, chachacomo and muña. Any type of purchase you wish to make, it will always be your choice.

Bus stop in Lagunillas

This viewpoint has a nice overview to the small lakes that seem to be mirrors reflecting the
sky, it is also the habitat of Andean flamingos and other birds.

Arrival to Puno city — at about 7:30 pm

This excursion ends in the historic center of Puno city. This tour doesn’t end at your hotel unless you book a private tour.

PHOTOS

Mirador Cruz del Cóndor

Mirador Cruz del Cóndor

Visualización de Cóndores

Visualización de Cóndores

Mirador Cruz del Cóndor

Mirador Cruz del Cóndor

Cañón del Colca

Cañón del Colca

Visualización de Cóndores

Visualización de Cóndores

Mirador Cruz del Cóndor

Mirador Cruz del Cóndor

Valle del Cañón de Colca

Valle del Cañón de Colca

Baños termales de Chacapi

Baños termales de Chacapi

Mirador Patahuasi

Mirador Patahuasi

PRICE

Group tour:

  • 25 USD per person

Private tour:

  • 120 USD per person based on 2 people
  • 90 USD per person based on 3 people
  • 80 USD per person based on 4 people
  • 70 USD per person based on 5 people
  • If your group is bigger, contact us pls!

SCHEDULES

Group Tour: Everyday.

  • Pick up time: About 3:30 am
  • Ending time: About 5 pm

Private Tour: Everyday.

  • If you book a private tour, we are flexible with the schedule

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    We pick you up at your Hotel — applies only for hotels located in the historic center; otherwise, we’ll coordinate another meeting place according to your convenience.

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