Arequipa to Puno via Colca Canyon 2 days

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Arequipa to Puno via Colca Canyon 2 days

By Titicaca Tours

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2d
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the majestic Colca Canyon on this 2-day tour from Arequipa to Puno, ideal for those seeking nature, Andean landscapes and a comfortable experience. During the first day you will tour the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, with views of volcanoes, vicuñas and high Andean scenery, then arrive in Chivay and have the option to relax in its hot springs.

The next day you will visit the Cruz del Condor Viewpoint, one of the best points to observe the flight of the Andean condor over the imposing canyon. Afterwards, you will continue along a panoramic route to Puno, passing through mountains, traditional villages and unique landscapes.

Travel in a small group with bilingual guide in Spanish and English, comfortable accommodation in Chivay and personalised attention throughout the tour. An excellent option to connect Arequipa with Puno enjoying Colca.

Activity location

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
- Avenida Arequipa,
- 04001, Arequipa, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
- Avenida Arequipa,
- 04001, Arequipa, Peru

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Arequipa to Puno via Colca Canyon 2 days

2d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

AU$350.13 x 1 AdultAU$350.13

Total

What's included, what's not

Tour guide
Transport from Arequipa - Chivay - Colca - Puno
3 star hotel in Chivay
BTC (Travel Ticket)
Admission to the Thermal Baths of La Calera
Dinner
Breakfast
Tips

Know before you book

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arequipa – Salinas Reserve and Aguada Blanca – Patapampa – Chivay

6 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Vita (3 star hotel), 1 minute from the main square of Chivay

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve

Start your journey through the Andes with one of the most scenic landscapes of the route between Arequipa and the Colca Valley. This protected natural area is home to vicuñas, alpacas and extensive high Andean pampas surrounded by volcanoes. It is an ideal first stop to take pictures, enjoy the high-altitude landscape and connect with the natural beauty of southern Peru.

Patahuasi

We will make a stop in Patahuasi, a traditional resting point on the route to the Colca Valley. Here, travellers can better acclimate themselves to the height, use the toiletries and, if they wish, enjoy an infusion of coke, pestle or other hot drink. This stop makes the journey more comfortable before continuing to higher altitude areas.

Tocra

We will enjoy a panoramic stop in the Toccra Bofedales, a natural high Andean area where you can appreciate wetlands, Andean birds and animals such as alpacas or llamas. This landscape shows the tranquility and authenticity of the Peruvian puna, offering a very photogenic experience before arriving in Chivay.

Abra Patapampa

We will visit the Mirador de los Andes, also known as Patapampa, one of the highest and most impressive points on the route. From this place you can see panoramic views of the volcanoes and mountains surrounding the Colca Valley. It is one of the most memorable stops of the first day, ideal for photographs and to feel the grandeur of the Andean landscape.

Chivay

We will arrive in Chivay, the main village of the Colca Valley and the ideal place to rest before visiting the canyon the next day. After check-in at the hotel, you will have free time to have lunch, rest or walk around the village. Chivay offers a welcoming Andean atmosphere, surrounded by mountains, local traditions and beautiful valley landscapes.

La Calera Thermal Waters

1h
Admission ticket included

In the afternoon, those wishing to visit the La Calera Thermal Baths, located near Chivay. This optional activity is perfect for relaxing after the trip along the High Andean route. Its hot springs are highly valued by travellers looking to rest before the second day of the tour.

Day 2: Chivay – Colca Valley – Cruz del Condor – Puno

6 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Yanque

We will visit Yanque, one of the most representative traditional villages of the Colca Valley. Depending on the time and conditions of the day, this stop allows you to appreciate its square, colonial church and local atmosphere. It is a brief but valuable introduction to the living culture of the valley before continuing to the main viewpoints of Colca Canyon.

Maca

We will stop in Maca, a picturesque village in the Colca Valley surrounded by mountains and agricultural terraces. Its colonial church, landscapes and traditional atmosphere make it an attractive place for photographs and to know part of the daily life of the valley. Purchases during this stop are optional.

Colca Canyon

During the route we will enjoy different views of Colca Canyon, one of the most impressive natural landscapes in Peru. Its depth, mountains, terraces and viewpoints create a unique visual experience. The guide will share information about the geography, history and culture of the valley, helping you understand why this destination is one of the most important in the Peruvian south.

Mirador Cruz del Condor

1h
Admission ticket included

We will visit the famous Condor Cross, the most emblematic viewpoint of Colca Canyon and one of the most anticipated moments of the trip. From this point you can appreciate the impressive depth of the canyon and, if the natural conditions are favourable, observe the flight of the Andean condor over the valley. It is a visual and emotional experience that many travellers remember as one of the most special moments of their trip through Peru. After visiting the Colca and free time for lunch in Chivay, we will continue the journey to Puno. This route connects the Colca Valley with the highlands of Punja, crossing remote landscapes, lagoons, mountains and extensive high Andean pampas. It is the smartest and most comfortable way to continue to Lake Titicaca without returning to Arequipa.

Laguna Lagunillas

We will make a short photo stop in Lagunillas, a beautiful High Andean lagoon located on the route to Puno. Its calm waters, open landscapes and bird presence offer one last scenic stop before reaching the capital of Lake Titicaca.

Puno

At the end of the tour, we will arrive in the city of Puno between 7 :00 p.m. and 7 : 30 p.m. approximately, and then drop you off comfortably at your hotels.

Location

Activity location

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
- Avenida Arequipa,
- 04001, Arequipa, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
- Avenida Arequipa,
- 04001, Arequipa, Peru

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