COLCA CANYON TOUR FROM PUNO TO AREQUIPA 2-DAYS 1-NIGHT

On the bus trip from Puno to Chivay we'll visit some beautiful natural sites, at each stop you'll be able to take pictures and get to know the place a little more with the assistance of our guide. It's a very popular bus trip among tourists.

add_location_alt The Andes Viewpoint is at an altitude of 4900 meters above sea level. From here we can see the Chila mountain range and the chain of volcanoes, where the rivers that feed the Amazon are born.

add_location_alt Patahuasi (Pampa Cañahuas) is located in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, very close to the Chachani volcano. Here we can find the vicuña and other camelids in their natural state. In this place we can stretch our legs, have some hot drinks, etc.

add_location_alt Lagunillas is a viewpoint with a beautiful natural landscape surrounded by small lakes. The crystalline waters of these lakes are a source of food and habitat for Andean flamingos and a great variety of birds.

Chivay

We'll arrive in the town of Chivay around 13 hrs. After a buffet lunch in the main square of the town, you'll be transported to your hotel or accommodation. The activities scheduled for the afternoon will be confirmed by our guide before disembarking. If you prefer to rest or do not feel well for these activities, please inform our guide before or after disembarking.

Afternoon activities include a visit and hike to the village of Coporaque and the thermal baths of Chivay. After these activities you'll be transported to your hotel or accommodation.

• Pick-up service is only available for hotels or accommodations within the town of Chivay. If the establishment is outside the town, You'll be required to pay an additional USD 10.00.
• If your reservation includes hotel in Chivay, It'll include pick-up and drop-off regardless of location.
• Buffet lunch (free of charge) is included for passengers who have booked hotel in Chivay.
• We recommend you bring bathing clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

Before the bus ride from Chivay to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, we suggest an early breakfast. The pick-up time will be confirmed by our guide the day before.

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. The natural and geographical scenery is beautiful and impressive at the same time. You will be able to take pictures and learn a little more about these places at each stop.

add_location_alt The viewpoint of the Cruz del Condor is one of the most popular tourist sites in Arequipa, from here you can see the impressive geographic dimension of the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world. We will also be expectant of the flight of the Condor, an enormous Andean bird, symbol of the mountain range and the Inca culture.

Chivay

The bus will arrive in Chivay around 12:30 hrs. And after a short rest and of course lunch, we will continue our trip to the city of Arequipa. During the trip we will visit some more places, such as: the viewpoint of Patapampa and the great chain of volcanoes on the horizon. And the national reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, habitat of the majestic vicuña and a great variety of migratory birds.

17:00 | Arrival to Arequipa

Arrival time may vary depending on the weather and traffic in the city.

• The buffet lunch isn't included on the second day.
• The bus is arriving to the city of Arequipa around 17 hrs. The tour includes transfer to hotels located within the historic center.
• Passengers staying in hotels outside the historic center will be transported to Arequipa's main square, this is where our tour ends.
• If you have booked tour and hotel in Chivay, your reservation includes transfer service to your hotel in Arequipa.
• Passengers who book tour and hotel in Chivay will be picked up and transported to their hotels in Puno, Chivay and Arequipa regardless of location.

• Tourist bus from Puno to Chivay, stops and guided tours on route.
• Tourist bus from Chivay to Arequipa, stops and guided views on route.
• Guided tour in the Colca Canyon.
• Pick-up in Puno (only hotels within the city).
• Pick-up and Drop-off in Chivay (only hotels within the village).
• Drop-off in Arequipa (only hotels within the city).

Important The following inclusions are available only for reservations that include Accommodation in Chivay.

• Pick-up and Drop-off in Chivay. Includes for hotels located outside of Chivay.
• Drop-off in Arequipa. Includes for hotels located outside of Arequipa.
• Exclusive hotel in the Village of Coporaque.
• Buffet lunch in Chivay (first day). Vegetarian option available.
• Breakfast in Coporaque village (second day).

• Colca Canyon entrance tickets (BTC, Boleto Turístico del Colca).
• Thermal Baths of Chivay Entrance tickets.
• Dinner.

• Bathing suit, sandals and towel for the thermal baths of Chivay (Optional).
• Walking shoes.
• Water bottle, sun block, sun glasses, hat.
• Warm clothes.
• Snacks (chocolates, candies, fruits).

Important

• We recommend carrying extra money in local currency.
• You can add to your reservation our pick-up and drop-off service.

At InkaExpressBus we care about your health and of our collaborators. Therefore, according to the Supreme Decree No. 005-2022-PCM, we present the Covid-19 protocols which applies since October 12th 2022.

• Passengers over 18 years of age must present their vaccination card with two doses or a negative PCR test taken no later than 48 hours before the date of travel.
• Domestic or resident passengers over 40 years of age must present a vaccination card with all three doses. Otherwise, you must have a negative PCR test performed no later than 48 hours prior to travel. This condition does not apply if you are a foreign passenger.
• It's no longer mandatory to use double mask or a KN95 mask. Only in enclosed public places with a large number of people.
• Maintain social distancing of at least 1 meter.