Live a two-day adventure from Puno to Arequipa, crossing the majestic Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. Along the way, you will be fascinated by landscapes that seem straight out of a dream: snow-capped mountains, imposing volcanoes and local fauna.
Contemplate the majestic flight of the Andean condors while marveling at the native fauna, such as the elegant camelids. Relax in the hot springs of Chivay, with a perfect temperature of 38°C, ideal for renewing body and mind.
Immerse yourself in the ancestral culture of the picturesque Andean villages, and end your trip in Arequipa, the white city, a colonial jewel that will put the finishing touch to this unique experience.
Get ready for an unforgettable trip that will awaken all your senses and connect you with the natural and cultural beauty of southern Peru!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation from Puno - Chivay - Colca - Chivay - Arequipa
✔ Entrance to the Colca Canyon
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ 3 Star Hotel
✔ Bilingual Guide
✖ Entrance to the "La Calera" thermal baths, from 5 to 15 soles per person.
✖ Tips and others not mentioned
Pickup Locations
1. Hostel Sillustani Inn Puno
2. Mosoq Inn
3. Hotel Casona Colon Inn
4. Colonial Plaza Hotel
5. Mirador del Inka Inn
6. Hotel Kuntur Inn
7. Hotel Italia
8. Hotel Presidente
9. Nak Hoteles
10. Casa Andina Standard Puno
11. Plaza Mayor Hotel
12. Hotel Hacienda Plaza de Armas
13. Andenes Del Titicaca
14. Royal Inn Hotel
15. Lake Titicaca Hotel
16. Intiqa Hotel
17. Hotel Conde de Lemos
18. Gran Puno Inn
19. Sol Plaza Hotel Puno
20. Ururi Stay Puno
Additional Info: We pick up travelers from their hotels between 6am and 6:15am
Itinerary
Puno - Chivay - Hot Springs
1
Laguna Lagunillas
Get ready for the wonderful Colca adventure, our team will be ready to pick you up between 6:00 and 6:20 am! Our destination: Chivay, about 300 kilometers away! Along the way you will be amazed by the impressive landscape of the high plateau, decorated with picturesque bofedales, serene lagoons and meandering streams. Keep your eyes peeled, because you can spot fascinating mammals such as vicuñas, llamas and alpacas, as well as a great variety of birds, including elegant flamingos and majestic huallatas!
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Patahuasi
Our exciting route will take you through incredible points of interest, such as the crater of the extinct Chucura volcano and the impressive volcano viewpoint, which includes the iconic figure of the Misti volcano and the active Ubinas. From this privileged place, at an altitude of 4,910 meters, you will be able to admire the imposing Western Mountain Range in all its magnificence.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Chivay
We will arrive in Chivay around 1:00-1:30 pm, where a delicious buffet lunch awaits you. Afterwards, we will accompany you to your respective hotels in Chivay so you can settle in and get ready to visit the relaxing thermal baths "La Calera", where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest before returning to Chivay, at approximately 5:30 pm, for a dinner show full of folklore and local culinary delights, where you will be an active part of this spectacle. After dinner and the show, we will head to rest and be ready for the next day's adventures.
Duration: 18 hours
Chivay - Colca Canyon - Condor Cross - Arequipa
1
Colca Canyon
At 06:00 hours Start your second day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before heading to the impressive Cruz del Cóndor, the most emblematic viewpoint of the Colca Canyon. Here, you will have two hours of free time to marvel at the landscape and observe the majestic flight of the Andean condors.
The largest flying bird in the world, a creature that fuses majesty with humility. Its black plumage contrasts with a necklace of white feathers that surrounds its neck, as if it were wearing a blanket of snow in the heights. The wings, powerful and extensive, are like sails that lift it towards the snowy peaks.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Mirador Cruz del Condor
Afterwards, we will begin our return to Chivay by bus, passing through charming Andean villages such as Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque. Admire the ancient agricultural terraces, fascinating archaeological remains and narrow paths that wind through the Colca Canyon.
At approximately 1:00 p.m., you will enjoy your last buffet lunch in Chivay before beginning the return trip to Arequipa, with an expected arrival between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m., near the city's iconic Plaza de Armas.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
