From Puno: 2-Day Tour to Colca Canyon ending in Arequipa

Puno Region, Peru



From Puno, embark on a 2-day Colca Canyon escape—breathtaking Andes, llamas, alpacas, soaring condors—ending in the charming city of Arequipa.

Highlights

  • Start the journey in Puno city and end the activity in Arequipa on second day
  • Get impressive with the amazing sceneries and the andean wildlife
  • Gaze the flight of the Condor, the largest flying bird in the world
  • Relax in the hot spring during the activity
  • Visit the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve and see llamas and alpacas

Description

Day 1 Begin your adventure at 6:00 a.m., departing from Puno and heading toward the town of Chivay. Along the way, we’ll stop at the Lagunillas viewpoint for stunning views of the South American highlands and the serene lagoon. Next, we visit the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you’ll spot vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas roaming freely in their natural habitat. We then ascend to Patapampa, the highest point on the route at 4,900 meters, offering breathtaking views of the volcanic mountain range. Upon arrival in Chivay, enjoy an optional lunch before being transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, unwind at the La Calera hot springs—perfect for recharging after the journey. In the evening, enjoy an optional dinner accompanied by a lively show of traditional dances. Day 2 Early in the morning, we head toward the Colca Canyon. On the way, we stop in the charming town of Maca to visit its colonial church, then continue to the Antahuilque viewpoint to admire the impressive pre-Inca terraces. Finally, we arrive at the famous Cruz del Cóndor, where you’ll witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor—an unforgettable experience. On the return journey, enjoy an optional lunch in Chivay before continuing to the city of Arequipa, arriving around 5:00 p.m.

Includes

Hotel Pick-up in Puno city Hotel Drop-off in Arequipa Down town Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)

Excludes

Accommodation in Chivay (must be booked by the customer) Entrance fee to Colca canyon (available as an add-on during booking) Entrance fees to La Calera Hot Spring (available as an add-on during booking) Lunch on day 1 (available as add-on during booking) Lunch on day 2 (available as add-on during booking) Dinner on day 1 (available as add-on during booking)

Important Information

  • Please note: The following hotels are not included in the drop-off service within Colca Canyon: Colca Lodge, Casitas del Colca, El Refugio, and similar establishments. Should you require transportation?, our staff will be pleased to assist you in arranging a reliable taxi to your accommodation. Children under 2 years of age travel free of charge, as long as they sit on their parents' lap. Our transport is equipped to carry large suitcases, so feel free to bring them along—it's no problem during the 2-day excursion. The estimated arrival time is around 5:00 PM on second day.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 27.8M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again