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TOURS IN AREQUIPA

Arequipa City Tour
Arequipa Countryside
Salinas Lagoon - Reserve
Toro Muerto Petroglyphs
Cotahuasi Canyon
Misti Downhill Bike Tour
Chachani Downhill Bike Tour
Misti Volcano
Ubinas Volcano
Chachani Mountain
Ampato Mountain
Coropuna Mountain

PRIVATE ROUND TRIP PUNO COLCA CANYON $327 USD per person

Visit The Collasuyo Civilization And The Colca Canyon 2 Days

Round Trip From Puno Colca Puno - Two Day Trip To Colca Canyon From Puno - Car Tour To Colca From Puno - Private Tour From Puno - Guide Trips By Private Car From Lake Titicaca To Colca Canyon - Excursion To Visit Colca Canyon - Hotels In Puno - Guide Trips In The Colca Valley - Tour To Mirador Cruz Del Condor From Puno - Hike Trips In The Colca Canyon - Condor Watching In The Colca Valley - Colka Canyon

PUNO COLCA CANYON TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: PUNO - CRUCERO ALTO - LAGUNILLAS - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS - CHIVAY HOT SPRING

At 7AM pickup from your hotel and journey by private car, on the way will stop at:
CRUCERO ALTO this is the highest pass between Puno and Arequipa, is above 4490M - 14457ft situated in the Santa Lucia province.
LAGUNILLAS VIEWPOINT situated on the half way between Puno and Arequipa, there series of beautiful small lagoons called Lagunillas, where is possible to see Andean Flamingos, others Andean birds and trout farms fishing on their artisan boats. Here stop to enjoy our delicious snack include the spectacular views and peaceful atmosphere.
STONE FOREST OF IMATA the giant stone forest have been eroded over millions of years by the wind, rain and humidity to form the shapes of trees, animals and human figures.
SALINAS AND AGUADA BLANCA RESERVE located at more than 4000M - 12900ft, inside this reserve is Pampas Cañahuas, almost behind the Chachani Volcano, where the Vicuñas (Vicugna) are protected is, is one of two wild South American camelids along with the Guanaco, which lives in the high Andes. It is a relative of the Llamas and the Alpaca. Vicuñas produce small amounts (about a pound per year) of extremely fine wool. It is understood that the Incas raised Vicuñas for their wool, and that it was against the law for any but royalty to wear vicuña garments.
From the Aguada Blanca and Salinas Reserve we drive up to the highest pass between Puno and the Colca canyon, the pass is named Patapampa (4850M) considerate highlands viewpoint, from where is possible to see snow caps and volcanoes, will stop every place to get short break getting pictures from all each place you like.
OPTIONAL: If the time permits downhill hike before to arrive to Chivay please let know us at booking time to be coordinated with the tour guide.
At 1PM we will arrive in Chivay town, located over 3600M, there will be served the lunch, and then transfer to the thermal pools of La Calera to enjoy the hot spring.
Around 5pm will be the transfer from Chivay to Cabanaconde (3280M) where is located the hotel with private bath and hot shower (3*).
The dinner will be served in this little town under starry sky (L - D).
TIP: On the road from Puno to Colca canyon the tour guide will stop at two places to use the toilets. On the second day the ride will be along gravel road (unpaved road) from high Andes to the desert of the coast of Arequipa, during this trip are available basic toilets in Huambo and El Pedregal. This tour includes plenty of snacks during the journey.
Condor Handicraft

DAY 2: CABANACONDE - CONDOR CROSS VIEWPOINT - CHIVAY - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS - PUNO

At 6:30AM will be country breakfast offered by the hotel and then we trake our transport to drive to "Mirador Cruz Del Condor", with good chance we will appreciate Condors flying on the one of the deepest canyon in the world. At 9AM arrive to the Condor Cross viewpoint and wait for the Condors flights.
After watch the flight of the Andean Condors we will OPTIONAL hike for about 2hrs along the canyon to see much more and enjoy the serenity of the mountains. We recommend to do this hike.
Continue our private tour visiting several remote villages on the right bank of Colca canyon, where is possible to see colonial churches, handicraft markets and local, mountainous range and large area of terraces. Arrive to Chivay to have lunch and if time permit visit the hot spring of LA CALERA. Transfer to Puno through active volcanoes and snow-capped as Misti, Chachani, Chucura, Mismi, and Ubinas volcano. After 6 hours of nice journey arrive to the hotel in Puno located at 3800M (B - L).
Andean Condor Cartoon

PUNO COLCA CANYON TOUR INCLUDES

Pickup from hotel in Puno
English speaking guide
Private car from Puno - Colca Canyon - Puno
1 night nice hotel in Cabanaconde (3280M)
Entrance fee to the National Park - Colca Canyon
2 hours of short trekking along the Colca canyon
1 breakfast - 2 buffet lunches - 1 dinner with life music show
Oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
Food and accommodation for our camp staff
Drop-off at your hotel in Puno

PRICE FOR ROUND TRIP FROM PUNO COLCA PUNO
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day Daily tour	PRIVATE ROUND TRIP PUNO COLCA CANYON $327 USD per person From The Highest Navigable Lake To The Second Deepest Canyon In The world - 3 Days	Backpacker Service (Join group) No available Private Service (Private guide & 4x4) 2 participants $397 USD each one 3 participants $337 USD each one 4 participants $297 USD each one 5 to more participants $245 USD each one
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only All prices stated above are subject to change.
Organized Groups: We offer private service and any time/day according request
Group size: 6 participants per each guide
BOOKING: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Breakfast on the first day
Tipping for guide and camp staff
Horseback riding or bike tours (this option are able to do between Chivay and Yanque on the first day)
Fishing gear
Hotel in Puno
Entrance to the hot spring in Chivay $5 USD per person

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Puno/Peru)
Tennis shoes
One complete change of clothing
Water bottle during the travel between Puno and Colca valley
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Headlamp will be needed on the second night
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Insect repellent
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses
Swimsuit (for the hot springs in Chivay)
Extra money (soles)

RAIN SEASON

November to April, some high passes are covered with snow making difficult to travel. This tour leave every day even the rain season.

BEST TIME FOR TRAVEL

After rain season (April to June) the mountains are completely covered with snow and the slops are cover with new vegetation and wildlife amazing and spectacular views for photos lovers.

ADVICE FOR TRAVEL

On the rain season take you rain gear and some medicines for altitude, some of this medication are Coramina or Soroche pills both can be buy in the local pharmacies.
Take swimsuit to enjoy thermal baths on the first day (Chivay or Yanque). We strongly recommend to choose Yanque for spend the night at this quiet town.

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