Guided Tour of 2 Days and a Night from Colca to Puno
ID: GYG762008-1227170
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
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, impressive natural landscapes located in the Colca Valley.
Day 1:
History, culture and nature.
5 stops:
Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve:
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.
Andes Viewpoint:
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. 20 minutes
Chivay:
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
Hot Springs Chacapi:
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.
1 hour
Chivay:
In the evening we will meet to attend a dinner at a folkloric club where you can enjoy a folklore show with typical dances of the area.
2 hours
Day 2:
Majestic Colca Canyon
8 stops:
Chivay:
We will have breakfast at our hotel, to begin our visit to the Colca Canyon.
30 minutes
Main Square:
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,
Colca Canyon:
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. 1 hour
Wayra Punku Viewpoint:
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.
Chivay:
We finished our stay in the Colca Valley with a varied buffet in the town of Chivay. To then begin our trip to Puno. 1 hour
Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve:
Known as Patapampa, located at 4900 meters above sea level, where we can appreciate the Misti, Chachani, Sabancaya and Ampato volcanoes.
C.p Patahuasi:
Here you can enjoy an aperitif and traditional coca tea, at this point you can also use SS.HH.
20 minutes
Lagunillas Lagoon:
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 .
Highlights
- Benefit from the information and security of your guide.
- Round-trip transportation from your accommodation in central Arequipa.
- Take photos at all times
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passengers must wait for us half an hour before the tour in the main square so that we can pick them up without any problem and begin the trip.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.