Come and enjoy an impressive Full day tour through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Disconnect at least one day from the city and fully enjoy the nature that surrounds this valley. Our guide will show you all the beauties such as the huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads, follow our route to different tiny towns and of course visit the relaxing hot springs.
After lunch in Chivay we will take you by bus straight to Puno where you will be drop off at your hotel if it's in the center of the city. Do not miss it and book now. It will be an unforgettable experience!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Transfer from Chivay to Puno
✔ Breakfast
✖ Entrance to the Colca Canyon which is 70 soles (local currency) for most of the nationalities
✖ Entrance to the Hot Springs which costs 15 soles (local currency).
✖ Last lunch in Chivay / We stop in a restaurant with buffet from the region. The price is 30 soles.
Pickup Locations
1. El Portal de San Lazaro
2. Leon Park Hostal
3. El Cabildo
4. Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
5. Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
6. Rosa Maria
7. Terramistica Centro By Casa Consuelo
8. Hotel La Posada Real
9. La Casa de Ana-Peru
10. G Hotels Collect
11. Hostal Cristal de Luna
12. Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
13. Hotel Maison du Soleil
14. La Casa de Leonardo YANAHUARA
15. Hotel Benavides
16. Damelich Hostal
17. Sol De Arequipa
18. Hotel Luxus
19. Selina Arequipa
20. Hotel Mamatila
Additional Info: In front of the Cathedral in Arequipa. We pick up participants between 3:00 - 3:30 am. You must be ready for the pick up in the reception of your accommodation from 3:00 am. If you don't find the name of your accommodation when you are booking, please select anyone and send us a message with the name of your real accommodation.
Itinerary
1
Condor's Cross
After picking up all the participants we depart from Arequipa at 3:30 am and we drive to Chivay where we stop for breakfast and later continue to the Condor's Cross which is the best place to watch the Canyon and the famous Andean Condor birds.
Duration: 40 minutes
2
Colca Canyon
The Colca Canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The area surrounding the Canyon is famed for its traditional and colourful towns which you will pass through along the way. In the Canyon you can find over 100 kinds of birds, over 300 types of plants and more than 30 types of cactus. The highest point of the Canyon is Ampato at 6388 meters above sea level. These snow-capped peaks form an impressive backdrop to the Canyon.
Duration: 6 hours
3
Hot Springs Chacapi
After the condor's cross we go to the hot springs, which are located close to Chivay. The entrace costs 15 soles and it's not included in the price. In the Hot Springs you will find different pools with water temperature from 30ºC up to 60°C. Coming into the Hot Springs is optional but it's definetly a nice experience.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
In the way back to Puno we stop into the reserve in a place called Pampa Cañahuas to see Volcanos but also camelids as Alpacas, Llamas and Vicuñas. The stop is only 15 - minutes but you will see volcanos and camelids during more than 1 hour. Once we arrive in Puno you will be dropped off in your hotel if it's located in the center of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
