Immerse yourself in a unique journey to the Colca Canyon, where the beauty of the Peruvian Andes intertwines with the authenticity of picturesque villages. From the sunrise in Yanque to the majestic flight of condors at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, every moment of this tour is designed to captivate. Explore hot springs, discover the cultural richness of Chivay, and live the essence of this spectacular corner of Peru. A brief yet unforgettable experience that blends nature and tradition. Get ready for a journey that will leave you breathless!
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Included:
- Transportation
- Tour guide
- Accommodation 2**
- 1 breakfast (second day)
Excluded:
- Tourist ticket: Foreigners s/70, Latins s/40 and Peruvians s/20
- Entrance ticket to the hot springs s/15 (optional)
- Breakfast (first day) and lunches (first and second day)
- 1 dinner
Itinerary
We will start the day with the pick-up from your accommodation between 07:00 - 7:30 AM, then proceed to the town of Chivay. Along the route, we'll make various stops at tourist attractions such as Pampas Cañahuas, Patahuasi, Toqra, and Patapampa.
Arriving in Chivay around noon, we'll check into the chosen hotel and enjoy lunch. The afternoon is free, with an optional visit to the thermal baths of La Calera or Chacapi. We return to Chivay for a folkloric show, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint. Our first stop is in the village of Yanque, where we witness traditional dances and an impressive colonial church.
Around 8:00 AM, we reach Cruz del Condor, admiring the majestic flight of the condors and the view of the canyon (1,200 meters deep from this point). An optional 40-minute walk along the canyon's edge is available.
On the way back to Chivay, we stop at Antahuilque for a panoramic view of Colca Canyon and at Choquetico to appreciate archaeological remains, and the village of Maca to visit its church. After lunch in Chivay, we transfer to head towards the city of Puno, arriving at the Main Square around 7:00 PM.
What to bring?
- Warm clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunblock
Cancellation
- You can cancel the tour up to 7 days before the start of the tour
- No refund for last-minute cancellations or for no-show
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