2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno
Description
Explore Colca Canyon on a 2-day excursion. Behold wonderful Andean landscapes and wild animals such as llamas and alpacas, and you will see gigantic Andean condors in flight. Finish the excursion in Puno the next day. On the descent, you will begin to see pre-Inca agricultural terraces and towering volcanoes in the distance. After lunch, walk to the hot springs, you can take a dip or just take in the breathtaking scenery. The next day you will head to the Cruz del Condor Viewpoint, one of the best viewpoints over the canyon and home to the famous giant Andean condors. The road passes through picturesque villages and pre-Inca ruins. After lunch in Chivay, you will begin your journey to Puno, 6 hours by bus with spectacular views along the way.
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Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel or Airbnb is away the meeting point would be in the gun square in front of the cathedral, the pick-up time would be 7:30 am.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
The Arequipa Chivay route and the activities in Chivay were super, the Chivay Puno road the guide didn't know anything we stopped at the same places as the previous route except Lagunillas The first guide whose name was Herman was super good Regarding Nativa Express, which is the agency that took care of everything, I didn't find it very organized in terms of prior communication, I wrote messages and they didn't answer, the info by email was different from what happened: for example: they changed our hotel pickup time and they changed my hotel and upon arriving at the hotel the reservation wasn't made (luckily and thanks to the hotel's willingness they made room for us), and I found out about the time because in Arequipa I saw the agency and I went to ask because they weren't answering my messages The hotel in Chivay was super nice with hot water I liked what I experienced in terms of the landscape
Estimada Ana Karina: Lamentamos sinceramente la demora en nuestra comunicación y comprendemos plenamente que esta situación haya generado incomodidad. Agradecemos su comentario, ya que nos ayuda a mejorar nuestros procesos de atención y seguimiento. No obstante, deseamos aclarar respetuosamente que la reserva del hotel sí fue realizada con anticipación por nuestra agencia. Contamos con la evidencia de la solicitud enviada al alojamiento el 1 de julio. Lamentablemente, se produjo un inconveniente interno de coordinación por parte del hotel, situación de la cual nosotros no fuimos informados previamente. Por este motivo, le hemos enviado de manera privada la documentación correspondiente, ya que consideramos importante aclarar que la falta de habitación no se debió a que nuestra agencia hubiera omitido realizar la reserva. Respecto al traslado de Chivay a Puno, este servicio corresponde a un traslado turístico y no a un tour guiado completo. Durante el recorrido se realiza la parada en Lagunillas, mientras que las explicaciones de Patapampa, el Mirador de los Volcanes y otros puntos fueron brindadas previamente durante el tour del Valle del Colca. Reiteramos nuestras disculpas por la demora en la comunicación y asumimos el compromiso de mejorar este aspecto. Al mismo tiempo, agradeceríamos que pudiera reconsiderar la parte de su comentario relacionada con la supuesta falta de reserva del hotel, ya que esta sí fue gestionada oportunamente. Gracias por habernos permitido aclarar lo sucedido.
Guide and driver very professional and helpful
The guide Jesus was wonderful. He even taught us some Quechua.
Highly recommended excursion. During the trip to Chivay, you can see vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas, and the panoramic views of the volcanoes are impressive. The dinner with traditional regional dance in Chivay and the hot springs are also highly recommended. The tour of the Colca Canyon is also very interesting; we saw condors just a few meters away. Jesús is a fantastic guide; he explains everything very well and is very kind. He helped us connect with the culture of the region.
A beautiful experience that also allowed us to reach our next destination! The condors are magnificent!
This was a great 2 day tour. Saw a lot of the landscape and the Condors were amazing. At times the bus goes through very high elevation.
Everything excellent, I liked the service.
More relax for a 2 days visit than just a full day to Colca Canyon. Beware of altitude sickness so goes a slower pace. Direct transfer to Puno save time if you go that direction.
We had a great experience on the 3-day Colca Canyon tour with transfer to Puno. The itinerary was very well organized. On the second day we did a beautiful hike to visit the Chimpa Fortress, which offers impressive views of the Colca Valley. We were also able to enjoy two different viewpoints of the canyon: the famous Cruz del Cóndor and the view from Chimpa, which made the experience even more special. The trip to Puno was calm and comfortable. The guides were very good, attentive, and professional throughout the tour.
Our experience at Colca Canyon was amazing. The landscapes are really impressive and we had the opportunity to meet very nice villages during the tour. The tour organization was very good, everything was comfortable and just as we had been offered. In addition, we could enjoy the viewpoint and see the condors, which was an unforgettable moment. It is definitely a place we recommend to visit if you come to Arequipa
