SUMMARY
Pick up time from hotels: Between 03:00am to 03:30am
Duration: 14 hours approximately
Ending time: 07:30pm
End place: Puno's main square
Number of participants:
Patahuasi
At this point we can observe the stone castles of Patahuasi, located on a mountain.
Patapampa, viewpoint of the Volcanoes
It is the highest point of the route located at 4800 m.s.n.m, from which we can observe the Ampato and Sabancaya volcanoes.
Chivay town
Located at 3500 m.s.n.m., it is the main town of the Colca Valley.
Viewpoint of the Cross of the Condor
Main point of the tour, and a propitious place for the sighting of the majestic flight of the Andean Condor.
Colca Valley viewpoints
During the tour to the viewpoint of the cross, we will be able to observe different points from where the spectacular Colca Valley can be seen.
Maca town and church
Representative church of the Colca Valley, it has luxurious relics inside.
Chacapi hot springs
A relaxing bath in this place to be able to regain strength, and cure ills since they are healing waters..
Tocra
In the tocra wetlands we can see South American camelids such as Llamas and Alpacas grazing freely..
Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve
In the Salinas reserve we will observe Vicuñas that live freely and the back of the Misti Volcano.
03:00am to 03:30am – Pick up from hotels in the center of Arequipa.
03:30am- Departure from Arequipa to Chivay.
After 03 hours of travel we will arrive at the town of Chivay where we will taste a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we will move to the Viewpoint of the Cruz del Condor, which is 01 hour away, it is the observation point of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Condor. At this point we will spend an average of 45 minutes to observe the beauty of the Colca canyon.On the way back we will stop at the viewpoints of the area from where we will observe the impressive terraces of the Valley and in the town of Maca, where we will see its church and optional taste of local drinks such as Colca Sour, made with products from the zone.
Before lunch we will enjoy a relaxing bath in the Yanque Hot Springs (optional entrance) whose thermal medicinal waters range between 35º C to 38º C in the pools.
12:30pm - Lunch in Chivay.
01:00pm to 01:15pm – The bus waits during this period of time to start the journey
First stop, Patahuasi to drink mate and observe (Mirador de Volcanes) located at 4,950 meters above sea level. from where we will appreciate the Misti, Chachani and Ampato volcanoes.
Second stop, Pampa Cañahuas or the national reserve of salinas and aguada blanca in this place We will appreciate the rock formations and South American camelids such as vicuñas, llamas and alpacas.
Our last and third stop is in “Lagunillas”, at this viewpoint you have a panoramic view of the small lakes, it is also the habitat of flamingos, Andean seagulls and other birds, without No doubt, a great photo opportunity. We will observe wild birds such as flamingos, Andean seagulls and ducks.
07:00pm to 07:30pm we will arrive at the city of Puno (main square) and hotels near the main square.
If you are traveling alone, as a family, partner or friends and you want a more personalized tour, we can offer you the private tour to the Colca Canyon, it includes a transport and private guide, as well as pick up from your hotel and upon return we leave you at the door of his hotel. The times are more flexible so that they can enjoy the tour in their own way.
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