COLCA CANYON TOUR FROM AREQUIPA TO PUNO 2D/1N

Normally, the pick-up time from the hotel is between 07:45 and 08:00.

During the bus ride from Arequipa to the town of Chivay along the Colca Valley Route, we visit the Aguada Blanca y Salinas National Reserve, where the majestic vicuña is protected and is home to a great variety of migratory birds. We stop at Patapampa, the highest point on the route (4,800 m). From here we can see the great western cordillera and the distant chain of volcanoes.

Chivay

Upon arrival in the town of Chivay, at approximately 12:30 pm, you will enjoy a large and delicious buffet lunch (drinks included, of course). Afterwards, you will be transported to your accommodation. The activities scheduled for the afternoon will be confirmed by our guide before disembarking. If you prefer to rest or do not feel up to these activities, please inform the guide.

Afternoon activities include a walk through the Chivay countryside and a visit to the thermal baths of Chacapi. After these activities, you will be transferred back to your accommodation.

Before the bus trip from Chivay to the Colca Canyon, we suggest an early breakfast. Pick-up time from the hotel will be confirmed by our guide the day before the excursion.

On the way to and from the famous viewpoint, we will visit some small villages that still keep their traditions alive, and viewpoints located in the Colca Valley, where the natural and geographical landscapes are beautiful and impressive. At each stop you will be able to take pictures and learn a little more about these places.

add_location_alt The viewpoint of the Cruz del Condor is one of the most popular tourist sites in Arequipa, from here you can observe the impressive geographical dimension of the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world. You can also observe the flight of the Condor, an enormous Andean bird, symbol of the Andes Mountains and of the Inca Culture.