Colca Canyon departing from the city of puno and ending in arequipa

Program: 2 days / 1 night

Description:

Day 1º: Private Car ride to the Colca Canyon - Overnight at the Colca Valley

Our excursion to the Colca Canyon starts at 08:00 h. Our clients are collected from their hotel in Puno by our local guide/representative. Afterwards we will board a private machine and will drive north west , leaving behind the gorgeus scenery of the Lake Titicaca. Along this paved road we will drive throughout small towns, as well as a beautiful lagoon called Lagunillas, where trout farms can be seen, and if you are lucky you might also see Andean flamingoes and many others Andean birds feeding at the shores. Following an ascending road we will reach the zone of Viscachani, where will stop to strech our legs, go to the bathroom and drink a typical coca tea or a hot coffe. Afterwards we will continue ascending a dirt road till we reach the highest point of our trip, “The Lookout Point of the Andes (4,800 m /15,748 Ft). At the very top, we will get off of the bus some minutes to observe the landscape, having in the background the volcanoes Ubinas, Mismi, Misti, Chachani, Sabancaya (active) and Ampato. Later on we will drive down hill to the main village of the Colca Canyon, the Village of Chivay (3600 m / 11.811 Ft). In this town we will have lunch in one typical Andean restaurant, where visitors may enjoy their meals accompanied by Andean musicians. After lunch our clients will be transferred to our lodge located in a little village at edge of the Canyon.
Late, in the afternoon, you may walk around the village and get to know better the rural life in this corner of Peru. By the afternoon we will go to swim and relax to the Hot Springs of the Colca Valley (35° C / 95º F), a nice pool outdoors surrounded by huge mountains. After sunset, we will return to our lodge where we will enjoy a good Andean buffet. Overnight at our hotel in the Colca Valley.

2° Day: Cruz del Condor - Private departure to the City of Arequipa

In order to see the mighty Condor, you will wake up at 05:00 h, breakfast will be served at 05:30 h, and by 06:00 h. we will be driving towards the “Cruz del Condor”, a natural lookout point where you can see the flight of the Condors (we won’t return to the hotel, which means you must bring all your staff along with you on the bus). On the road we will have the best view of the Colca Valley, as we drive along the edge of the Canyon, seeing on route ancient terraces still in use by the local farmers, who grow mainly varieties of corn and potatoes. We will make some stops for photos, and our local guide will give us a good insight into the Colca Canyon history. Here you will stumble upon a great rock, where ancient architectures carved the terraces, testing (perhaps) which parts of the Canyon were suitable for cultivation. This is a good place also to see the “Colca River” and hanging pre-Inca tombs. After approximately 2 hours we will reach Cruz del Condor, where we will spend an hour or so, observing the beautiful flight of the Condors as well as the depth of the Canyon. Eventually, we will return to the village of Chivay, passing typical towns along the way. At around 12:00 h, we will stop at a local restaurant for lunch and afterwards will head to the city of Arequipa. On the way to Arequipa we will stop at the Natioanal Reserva of Pampas Cañahuas (3500 m.a.s.l ), a National Reserve where visitors may spot some Vicuñas & Alpacas. Unlike the Alpacas, Vicuñas are wild animals, and still can be seen running freely on these high plateaus. We will stop at this national park and our local guide will provide information about these shy Andean camels. Later on we will continue till the city of Arequipa, arriving there at around 17:00 h. Upon our arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Arequipa.

End of the tour.

Included:

Day 1 °:

• Private transportation from Puno to the Colca Canyon.
• Entrance fees to the Colca Canyon & hot springs.
• Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
• 01 night accommodation at the Hotel Collahua *** or similar.

Day 2 °:

• Meals (1 Breakfast - 1 Lunch)
• Visit to the Cruz del Condor lookout point.
• Travel to the city of Arequipa on a private transportation.
• Drop off at your hotel in Arequipa.

Not Included:

• Hotel in Arequipa.
• Extras & gratuities.

Price: Available upon request. Send us an e-mail to info@mysteryperu.com and we will reply as soon as possible or within 24 hours at the most.

You need to bring:

• On this tour you must bring warm clothing, as the weather in Colca Canyon used to be very cold, especially in winter time (from June to September) when temperatures drop fast in the afternoon and nights are freezing due to the altitude (3600 m / 11.811 Ft.)
  

Additional information:

• All your personal information is required at the moment of your booking.
• Confirmation of the excursion will be received at time of booking.
• All tours are operated in English unless otherwise stated.

Travel voucher:

• You will receive an electronic voucher via e-mail once your booking is confirmed.
• For every confirmed booking you will be required to print your electronic voucher for presentation at the moment we start the excursion.
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