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Guided Tour of 2 Days and a Night from Colca to Puno

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Guided Tour of 2 Days and a Night from Colca to Puno

About this activity

Live the magic of the Colca tour 2 days and one night ending in Puno

This bus adventure will take you through ancient Andean towns, reserves and impressive natural landscapes located in the Colca Valley. Each stop is explained by the guide, who also assists and guides passengers on the trip. The activities in the Colca Valley and the tourist attractions are varied, but the most important is the tour to the Colca Canyon and the flight of the Condor. Finally, our tour concludes by traveling to the city of Puno with stops along the route.

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Puriy Perú Expeditions

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel***: It is located in the heart of Chivay.
  • Included: Tourist mobility.
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Certified guide. English Spanish.

Not included

  • Not included: 2 Lunches: The second day can be buffet at S/40.00 or a la carte dishes ranging from S/20.00 or more.
  • Not included: Admission to thermal baths: S/15.00
  • Not included: Admission to the folk rock is free, but the cost of dinner is not included.
  • Not included: Admission fees: Tourist ticket: Foreigners: S/70.00; Latin American: S/ 40.00 and Peruvians: S/ 20.00.

Itinerary

Day 1 · History, culture and nature.

  1. Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve

    2 hours

    We will take the volcano route, climbing the slopes of the Chachani volcano, and having an amazing view of the Misti volcano and Picchu Picchu. Our path will cross the Pampa Cañahuas vicuña reserve, a high Andean habitat where they live and are protected.

    We will have a stop at the Bofedales de Tocra, watered by springs. This place provides a unique opportunity to spot camelids, birds such as ducks and Andean flamingos, and also observe local muleteers.

  2. Stop 2

    20 min

    We will stop at the Andes viewpoint, known as Pata Pampa. Located at 4,900 meters above sea level, it is the highest point of the entire trip. From this place we can observe the active volcano of Sabancaya, the snow-capped mountain of Ampato and Hualca Hualca.

  3. Chivay

    2 hours

    We will begin to descend towards the town of Chivay, where we will have our lunch, a varied buffet based on typical products.

    After that we will check-in at the hotel of your choice, we will rest for a moment to continue with our tour.

  4. Hot Springs Chacapi

    one hour Admission not included

    Then we will go to take a refreshing bath in the thermal and medicinal pools of Chacapi. In the surrounding area you can do activities such as: kayaking, ziplining.

  5. Chivay

    2 hours

    In the evening we will meet to attend a dinner at a folkloric club where you can enjoy a folkloric show with typical dances of the area.

The hotel is included. It is located in Chivay and is 3***, it has private rooms, hot water, wifi.

Day 2 · Majestic Colca Canyon

  1. Chivay

    30 min

    We will have breakfast at our hotel, to begin our visit to the Colca Canyon.

  2. Plaza de Armas

    30 min

    where we will appreciate its legendary church and the typical “WITITI” dance, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Then, we will enjoy the Colca Valley with its cultivation terraces, its native flora and fauna, and its pre-Hispanic heritage.

  3. Colca Canyon

    one hour

    We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor, a strategic point to observe the majesty of the Colca Canyon and the flight of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest non-marine bird on the planet, named cultural and natural heritage of South America.

  4. Mirador de Wayra Punku

    one hour Admission not included

    On the way back we will visit the Huayra Punko viewpoint, in Pinchollo, and then the Antahuilque viewpoint, in order to observe some models, enchanted lagoons – legend has it that they are inhabited by mermaids – and pre-Inca hanging tombs. The next stop is in Maca, a small and picturesque town there.

  5. Chivay

    one hour

    We finished our stay in the Colca Valley with a varied buffet in the town of Chivay. To then begin our trip to Puno.

  6. Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve

    20 min

    Known as Patapampa, located at 4900 meters above sea level, where we can appreciate the Misti, Chachani, Sabancaya and Ampato volcanoes. Also here you can see the "apachetas" (in ancient times, travelers left these small stone towers as offerings to the gods to ensure their safe return).

  7. Stop 7

    20 min

    Here you can enjoy an aperitif and traditional coca tea, at this point you can also use SS.HH.

  8. Laguna Lagunillas

    20 min

    Our last stop is in Lagunillas, at this point of visit you have a panoramic view of the small lakes that seem to be mirrors that reflect the sky, it is also the habitat of Andean flamingos and other birds, without a doubt, a great opportunity to take photos .

    To then begin our trip directly to Puno arriving at approximately 7:00pm.

Breakfast (second day) will be at the hotel before leaving for the Cruz del Cóndor.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Travelers who do not have their hotel in the city center. Our meeting point will be at the door of the cathedral in the main square of Arequipa.

End point

  • Our disembarkation point will be at Av. La Marina and San Agustín.

  • The disembarkation point will be in the main square of Puno, if your hotel is in the center of the city we will leave you at your hotel.

Pickup points

  • El Portal de San Lazaro
  • Leon Park Hostal
  • Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
  • La Casa de Ana-Peru
  • G Hotels Collect
  • Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
  • Hotel Maison du Soleil
  • La Casa de Leonardo YANAHUARA
  • Hotel Benavides
  • Damelich Hostal
  • Sol De Arequipa
  • Hotel Luxus

and 111 more pickup points

We pick them up from the hotel as long as they are in the city center. In the event that the center is not found our meeting point is in the Plaza de Armas- Puerta del Catedral.

Using your ticket

THE PRICE OF THE TOURIST TICKET (NOT INCLUDED) FOR THE COLCA CANYON, SALINAS, AGUADA BLANCA AND VALLEY OF THE VOLCANOES TOURIST CIRCUIT VARIES ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF VISITOR AND NATIONALITY:

PRICES FOR FOREIGNERS

THE PRICE OF THE TOURIST TICKET FOR VISITORS FROM LATIN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

PRICES

LATIN AMERICAN S/40,000

FOREIGN S/70.00

NATIONAL VISITOR S /20.00

CHILD (6-15 YEARS) S/5.00

OVER 60 YEARS S/5.00

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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