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PRIVATE 2 DAY TRIP TO COLCA CANYON AND TRANSFER TO PUNO

Guided Tour From Arequipa To Colca Valley And Ending In Puno

The Colca Canyon is located on the southern Peru in the Andes mountain range exist the second deepest canyon in the world, It is more than twice as deep as the Apurimac Canyon (Peru) and the Grand Canyon in the United States, the canyon's walls are not as vertical as those of the Grand Canyon. The Colca River birth in the Andes between Condoroma and Crucero Alto (above 4500M-5000M), drops the water down to Pacific Ocean, this river have 4 names as Colca River, Andamayo River, Majes River and finally Camana River. The Colca Canyon register hard rain during December to April and the rest of the year is dry, sunny and cold weather.
The deepest part of the Colca Canyon is register between Ampato Mountain (6310M) and Coropuna snow-capped (6377M), on the left bank of the canyon exist a small town named Huambo and straight down of this town is located Cancco Valley (1720M) which is the greatest deep point that reaches a depth of 4590 meters.
The name Colca refers to small holes in the cliffs in the valley and canyon. These holes were used in Inca and pre-Inca times to store food, such as potatoes and other Andean crops. They were also used as tombs for important people.
The geography of the Colca Canyon are habitable, and Inca and pre-Inca terraces are still cultivated along the less precipitous canyon walls; they build stepped terraces to cultivate the ancestral potatoes, maize and other products of this region. The Colca Valley is a wonderful and colorful Andean valley with many small and remotes towns on the both side of the Canyon founded by Spanish conquers. The Spanish introduce and change many ancestral traditions as the religion. The Colca Valley keeps many colonial richest churches in all Arequipa regions.
The canyon is home of the Andean Condor (Vultur Gryphus), they are can be seen at fairly close range as they fly through the precipices. The Condor is the main tourist attraction and can be seen at "Cruz Del Condor", is a popular tourist stop, the pass where the Condors soar gracefully on the rising thermals occurring as the air warms.
The Colca Canyon is the main tourist attraction in Arequipa, the Colca Valley can be visit directly from Arequipa, from Cusco by 4WD or from Puno (Lake Titicaca) by private van. The Colca Canyon geography offer great terrain to practice outdoor activities such as Trekking Tours, Climbing Tours, Horse Tours, Mountain Bike, River Rafting, Camping, Bird Watching combining with relaxing visit to the numerous thermal baths and staying in charm and comfortable hotels along the Colca Canyon.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS organize daily visit to the Colca Canyon, with experience driver and official accredited tour guides and including good food, entrance to the park and the best hotels to stay in the second deepest canyon in the world.

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COLCA CANYON TOUR ITINERARY AND TRANSFER TO PUNO

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - PATAPAMPA ANDEAN LOOKOUT 4850M - CHIVAY - HOT SPRING

Early morning or late morning we can meet in your hotel, bus stop or from airport of Arequipa and then start the trip with private transport to the second deepest canyon in the world, driving on the left side of Chachani mountain (6070M), continue going up to 4200M, where is located the Natural Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, this is the nature habitat for the Vicuñas (Vicugna), one of South American camelid running on this high plateaus on the back side of ChachanI snow-capped and Misti Volcano - The Vicuñas are protected and wild animals living above 3800M and next to them will be easy to appreciate big groups of Llamas and Alpacas grazing next of the main road, small lagoons (Bofedales), remote rock forest, amazing highlands views and then we reach the highest point of this trip named Pata Pampa 4850M as known as "Mirador de los Andes", nice view of snow-peaks and volcanoes as volcan Ampato where the ice maiden "Juanita" was founded in 1995 near of the summit - Will stop every place to get short break getting pictures from all each place you like.
At 1PM we will arrive in Chivay town (3600M) there you can get lunch (Excluded) - Then you will transferred to selected hotel to leave your personal things/items and then transfer to La Calera thermal pools (45°C) and enjoy the outdoor or indoor pools until 6PM (Hot spring admission 15 soles per person) or ALTERNATIVE 3 HOURS of trekking (free), horseback riding or mountain bike around - The alternative tours can be purchase directly in our local office of Arequipa one day before to depart on this trip.
Around 6:30PM return to your lodge to enjoy your diner (excluded) and rest.

AFTERNOON OPTIONAL ADVENTURE IN THE COLCA VALLEY

3 HOURS OF CANOCOTA CANYON TREK (Included)
After lunch you will be transferred for about 30 minutes by private transport from Chivay to Canocota village - This is very remote village located on the upper zone and next of narrow canyon - The is option includes nice and low level of trekking on ancient Inca trail along the canyon with impressive views and nature along Colca River - At the end of trek we invite you to enjoy the thermal pools of La Calera (38°C) for $5 USD of admission per person - Don't forget to bring your swinsuit and towel - This trek is available even if iss raining but you must need to bring very good waterproof gear as shoes, pants and jacket or poncho - After reasonable time at the hot spring transfer to hotel and end of activities of this day.
3 HOURS OF HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR $85 USD Per Person (Excluded)
This tour Includes nice riding through fully agriculture terraces on the left and right bank of Colca River, the main location of our horses are in Yanque town where we go by private transport to have nice introduction to the horses and begin the trip after safety talking and check the equipment's as saddles and helmets - The riding also includes visit the pre-Inca ruins of Uyu Uyu - This horseback tour is suitable for experienced and beginners riders - The tour can includes some gallop only if you know very well to ride the horses otherwise we don't recommend to try that to avoid any accident - Booking this tour you need to bring fleece or windproof jacket to kept warm the body during the riding time - This tours is not available if is raining or not available horses.
3 HOURS OF DONWHILL BIKE TOUR $85 USD Per Person (Excluded)
The mountain bike downhill from the highest point as known as PataPampa (4910M) can be done in 3 hours of pure downhill to Chivay (3400 m.a.s.l). The nice mountain bike tour is recommended for mountain bike lovers thanks to nice single trucks and good road condition - This ALTERNATIVE mountain bike tour is suitable for beginners and experienced bikers - The tour cost already includes mountain bike, full finger gloves and riding helmets.
3 Hours Colca Trek

DAY 2: CHIVAY - COLCA VALLEY - MIRADOR CRUZ DEL CONDOR - PUNO

At 6AM is the breakfast and travel 2 hours transfer in our transportation to the famous Condor Cross, at this place is possible to appreciate the fly of Condors or sometimes seating on the big rocks, two hours spending looking this amazing and biggest bird in the world, also there are many villages at the deep part of this spectacular Canyon.
At 10AM we drive back to Chivay, stop to get nice views of the river and Colca valley, colony churches (XVI century), handicraft markets, green villages on the both banks of the canyon and local people working the ancient's pre-Incas terraces and dedicated life solely to work the terraces, therefore you will see many fields full of crops as corn, amaranth, kiwicha, potatoes, and more native product of Peru.
Along the way we stop at different viewpoints to enjoy amazing scenery of Colca valley.
Driving along the canyon you will see the great Colca River and small communities located on both bank of the canyon.
At 11:30AM we arrive to Chivay to have lunch (Excluded) and then some free time to explore little big the town and the handicraft market.
At 1PM we aboard the private transport and drive uphill following the paved road to the highest point and continue driving toward the highland plain until a small lagoons to watch Andean birds as Caracara, Andean goose, Pink flamingos, ducks, ibis and etc.
After 3 hours of driving we arrive to another lockout as known as Mirador de Lagunillas, this is very nice point to watch impressive landscape surrounding the lake where the locals practice trout farming - The PRIVATE SERVICE also includes other stops to enjoy more scenery along the way making this transfer more flexible and arrive to costumer hotel in Puno around 7PM end of service.
Colca Condor Tour

COLCA CANYON TOUR INCLUDES

Pick-Up from hotel in Arequipa.
English-Speaking tour guide.
Private transport from Arequipa to Colca canyon and Puno.
1 night in the selected lodging.
1 breakfast as cortesy of hotel.
Tourist ticket of 70 soles or $25 US Dollars per person (Obligatory). This is the unique entrance to the Colca national park even if you don't stop at "Mirador Cruz Del Condor", the entrance is valid to visit all the canyon but not valid for hot springs along the canyon.
3 hours of hike on the upper zone of the canyon on the first day.
2 hours of hike along the canyon on the second day.
Travel First aid kits and emergency oxygen tank.
Food and accommodation for our camp staff.
Drop-Off at hotel in Puno.

RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

TOP HOTELS TO STAY IN THE COLCA VALLEY	TOUR COST
Hotel Casa Andina Colca (DWB) Hotel Colca Lodge (DWB) Aranwa Pueblito Encantado Del Colca (DWB) Las Casitas Del Colca (DWB)	$474 USD per person $590 USD per person $645 USD per person $920 USD per person

All prices stated above are subject to change without notification.

Before to book this trip we recommend to read our TERMS & CONDITIONS and prevent future inconveniences.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Breakfast on the first day
Lunches and diner in Chivay
Hotel in Arequipa and Puno
Tipping for guide and camp staff
Alternative afternoon tour as horseback riding or Mountain biking tour
Entrance to the hot spring in Chivay 15 soles per person will be paid directly ($5 USD) - The admission cost don't includes towel but other facilities as shower and toilets are available.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack 40lt
Rain jacket or poncho (December to april)
Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
One complete change of clothing
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Bottle of water
Flashlight and batteries
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Insect repellent
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses
Swimsuit for the hot spring
Optional walking sticks or poles

PRIVATE GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM AREQUIPA TO COLCA CANYON

PRIVATE GROUP SIZE

Of course this is the best alternative if you like to explore and get more flexibility during your trip including the depart and return - This private service includes ONLY the tour guide and driver - The type of transport can be in a van for 8 people or one of our 4WD vehicles available.

DEPARTURES

Daily departures are available every day all year - Private tour also can be organized from Puno or from the airport of Arequipa any day and any time.

PRIVATE SERVICE

Depart for private service for groups or individual are available any day during all year. We strongly recommend booking trip with private van or 4x4 vehicles to explore more the Colca canyon. This tour can be combined with private and directly transfer to Puno or to Cusco, please check this option at booking time.

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