Day 1: Arequipa – Chivay

We begin our incredible Colca Canyon tour at 8:00 AM from your hotel and will drive for 4 hours in a tourist bus to Chivay. The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world (3,400 meters). On our way, we will pass through the Pampa Cañahuas and the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where we can observe vicuñas and alpacas. The highest point we will reach on our tour is 4,900 meters. We will also see how the original inhabitants maintain their culture and traditions. The canyon is the perfect place to experience some adventures. We will spend the night in the town of Chivay.

 

Day 2: Chivay – Cruz del Cóndor – Puno

Our tour begins very early today at Cruz del Cóndor, where it is almost always possible to see the largest flying birds in the world – the Andean Condor. On our way back to Chivay, we'll stop in the traditional villages of Yanque, Coporaque, Achoma, and Maca, where you can purchase some of the colorful and beautifully crafted local handicrafts. Before traveling to Puno on another tourist bus, we'll have a buffet lunch (not included). On the way to Puno, we'll stop at the Imata Stone Forest, where we can observe flamingos and other birds. Our tour ends in Puno.

Included: Breakfast

 

Option 1 - Price for the Group Tour with Overnight Stay in Chivay: USD 220

Included:

• Transportation by tourist bus (Arequipa – Chivay – Cruz del Cóndor – Arequipa)

• Guide

• 1 Breakfast

• 3-Star Hotel

 

Not Included:

• Food, drinks, etc.

• Entrance to the Colca Canyon

Option 2 - Price for a private tour with accommodation in Cabanaconde: USD 530

Included:

• Private transportation (Arequipa – Cabanaconde – Arequipa)

• Private guide

• 3-star hotel

 

Not included:

• Food, drinks, etc.

• Entrance to the Colca Canyon

What to bring:

• Small backpack
• Shoes or boots with sturdy soles
• Trekking pants (convertible shorts are good)
• Lightweight short-sleeved or long-sleeved layers
• Fleece, sweater, or soft-shell jacket
• Hat or cap, preferably wide-brimmed, sunglasses, and sunscreen
• Swimming gear
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Water and chocolate, sweets, or other snacks

Note: During sunny conditions, you will likely consume approximately 1/2 liter of water per hour; we recommend carrying approximately 1.5 liters of water during the trek. We also recommend bringing chocolates, sweets, and something savory (to replace minerals lost through sweat). Water and snacks can be purchased in all the villages we pass through on this hike, as well as sometimes along the canyon trail itself.