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Enjoy every moment this is a day trip, english or spanish guided tour from Arequipa to Colca Canyon with end in Puno city.
We are going to visit all the top attractive points on the Colca Canyon such as ¨Cruz del Cóndor¨ later we will take you to Puno city with stops on the road at the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca.
To visit Colca Canyon ending at Puno, you can get there easily and comfortably by our touristic minivan or minibus, you can even book only one day in advance.
You can bring all your luggage without restrictions.
We support you since we receive your booking until the day of the tour for the informations you may need.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tourist transport-Shared minibus/Minivan
✔ Continental breakfast
✔ Professional Official tour guide
✔ Hotel pick up
✖ Tourist entrance fee ticket 19 USD (mandatory)
✖ Lunch and hot spring (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
2. Casona Plaza Hotel AQP
3. Hotel Conde De Lemos Arequipa
4. Inti Punku Lodge Hostal
5. Hotel Asturias Gold
6. Hotel Yaravi
7. Posada del Condor
8. Bella AQP
9. San Francisco Inn
10. Mistica Boutique Hotel
11. Hostal El Sillar del Suizo
12. Diplomat Plaza Hotel
13. Palladium Hotel Boutique
14. Damelich Hostal
15. SOL-AQP
16. Casa de Blanquita
17. Meridian Posada
18. Tierra Mistica Arequipa
19. Casa Arequipa
20. Los Tambos Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: The previus day to the departure we are going to send you a whatsapp message with pick up details too.
Itinerary
1
Arequipa
Between 02:30h to 03.00h Our tour guide pick up the travelers from the hotels to head towards Colca Canyon.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Yanque
After a 3-hour direct journey from Arequipa, we are going to stop to have breakfast in the small and picturesque town at the local family.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
We are going to stop in this other town along the Colca Valley. Very interesting to visit the colonial church and its crafts.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
From this viewpoint we will appreciate the terraces of the Colca Valley
Duration: 60 minutes
5
“Mirador Cruz del Cóndor”, where we will be able to see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condors.
Condor Cross Overlook (Mirador Cruz del Condor in Spanish) is one of the best places to see them, and it also happens to be a spectacular viewpoint of Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. From a single spot, you can witness two of the planet's most impressively sized creations: the canyon and the condors.
The Andean condor is the world's largest flying bird with a maximum wingspan of more than 10 feet and weight of more than 30 pounds. They are essentially oversized vultures, but they have a truly majestic appearance in flight.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Relax in some nice warm water and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Chivay
We are going to stop for lunch at a restaurant that offers a buffer lunch. You can taste delicious local and national dishes. There are options for vegetarians and vegans too.
Duration: 40 minutes
8
Plaza de Armas de Chivay
Our acredited tour guide will change you to the other transport that heads towards Puno's city. So you can continue with your trip with some stops and final destination in Puno city.
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Abra Patapampa
This is the highest point during the tour, 4900 m.a.s.l. The viewpoint of the volcanoes and mountains.
Duration: 60 minutes
10
We are going to stop to see alpacas, llamas along this national reserve ¨Salinas y Aguada Blanca¨.
Duration: 60 minutes
11
Patahuasi
In this area of the reserve you can also see vicuñas, which are wild South American camelids highly prized for their fiber.
Duration: 15 minutes
12
Laguna Lagunillas
Close to Puno we are going to pass by a spectacular viewpoint of a natural lake with the habitat of migratory birds.
Duration: 2 hours
13
Puno
We are going to get in Puno city between 18:00h and 19:00h. The trip end at the main square or we can drop of you at your hotel if you and us arrange it in advance.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Transportation time is included on the total duration
