Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Transportation to Puno
Explore the Colca Canyon from Arequipa, visit the Cruz del Cóndor, and continue on to Puno with scenic stops in the Altiplano.
Highlights
- Colca and on to Puno in one day
- Cruz del Cóndor Lookout
- Scenic stops on the Altiplano
Service Details
- Type of experience: Full day
- Duration: 1 day
- Departure from: Arequipa
- Group: Medium
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Guide: Official Travel Guide
Overview
The Colca Canyon tour with a transfer to Puno allows you to visit the canyon in one day and continue your journey to Lake Titicaca. The early morning departure from Arequipa includes breakfast in Chivay and a visit to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you can see the canyon and, if they’re there, watch the condors in flight.
The tour includes the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints, a visit to Yanque, and the option to visit thermal baths (additional admission fee required). After lunch (at the passenger’s expense), the tour continues to Puno with stops at Patapampa and Lagunillas. The tour includes transportation, a guide, breakfast, and transfer to Puno. The itinerary does not list accommodations among the included services.
Itinerary
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3:00 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Pickup and Transfer to Chivay
I'll be picked up at the lodging early in the morning to travel to Chivay.
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6:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and departure for the lookout point
Breakfast is included before we continue on to Cruz del Cóndor.
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8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Cruz del Cóndor Lookout
Time to take in the view of the canyon and watch for condors, if they are in the area.
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9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Antahuilque and Choquetico Viewpoints
I'm heading back, stopping along the way to take in the views of the valley terraces and the hanging tombs from the lookouts.
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Yankee and optional hot springs
Visit to Yanque, with the option to access the hot springs by paying the corresponding admission fee.
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Lunch on behalf of the passenger
Stop in Chivay for lunch; meals are paid for separately.
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1:15 p.m.
Trip from Chivay to Puno
Transfer to Puno with scenic stops at Patapampa and Lagunillas and a tour of the Altiplano.
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7:00 p.m.
Arrival in Puno
Estimated arrival in Puno at 7:00 p.m. and transfer to the hotel listed in the itinerary; the overnight stay is not included in the services provided.
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End of service
End of service in Puno.
What's Included
Includes
- Mobility.
- Official tourist guide.
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to the city of Puno.
Does not include
- Mandatory entrance fee to the Colca Canyon (Peruvians: S/20.00 soles; South Americans: S/40.00 soles; other nationalities: S/70.00 soles).
- Thermal Baths Tickets (S/15.00 soles).
- Buffet lunch S/.40.
- Drinks, extras.
- Food.
- IGV.
Recommendations
- Just bring a little bag.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Hat.
- Camera.
- A warm jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This tour ends in Puno after visiting the Colca Canyon.
The Colca ticket, the hot springs, and lunch, in addition to the items listed under “Exclusions.”
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