Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arequipa - El Pedregal - Huambo - Cabanaconde - Hot Spring. At 7am pick from your hotel and departure to the Colca canyon in our private 4WD, travel to see the rest of the north part of Desierto de Atacama and drive up to the highlands crossing the valley of Vitor, Alto Sihuas, El Pedregal - short explore the remains of Wary culture named Huacan - Visit the south part of the Volcanoes range named Pampa Qerqe - Ampato mountain viewpoint (4300m). Descend to Huambo town (3200m) and short explore countryside surrounded by terraces and huge mountains.
At 1pm arrival to Cabanaconde (3280m) to have lunch and lodging in the hotel. Late afternoon short trek to Mirador de Achachigua, nice lookout to see the Colca canyon and village located on the left bank of the canyon. Stay at the selected hotel of Cabanaconde
Includes: (L, D).
Day 2: Cabanaconde - Condor Cross - Chivay - Pampas Cañahuas - Puno. At 6am country breakfast and 2 hours of trekking along the canyon following nice even trail with chance to appreciate condors flying the second deepest canyon in the world. At 9am arrive to the Condor Cross viewpoint and wait for the Condors flights. Continue our private tour visiting several remote villages on the right bank of Colca canyon, where is possible to see colonial churches, handcraft markets and local, mountainous range and large area of terraces. Arrival to Chivay to have lunch and if time permit visit the hot spring of La Calera. Transfer to Puno through active volcanoes and snow-capped as Misti, Chachani, Chucura, Mismi, and Ubinas volcano. After 6 hours of nice journey arrival to the hotel in Puno located at 3800m.
Includes: (B, L).
Price Includes:
- Official English speaking guide
- Private 4WD whole trip
- 1 night nice hotel in Cabanaconde (3280m)
- Entrance fee to the National Park - Colca Canyon (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
- 2 hours of short trekking
- 1 breakfast - 2 buffet lunches - 1 dinner with life music show
- Oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
- Food and accommodation for our camp staff
- Tour price include government taxes
- A present of our agency
Price Excludes:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Sleeping bag -15 Cº
- Breakfast on the first day/lunch on the last day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
Rain Season: December to March hard rain on the mountainous range.
Best Time for Tourism: April to June is the best season to visit Colca canyon, is complete new vegetation and mountains look covered with snow, new wildlife and less tourist in the most popular attraction.
Advice for Tourism: If plan to visit Puno and then to do the Inca trail this tour is the best option for acclimatization. This tour doesn’t require any camping gear as tent, sleeping bag or trekking boots. Drinking water you can buy in each town according program. Before make photo of local people we strongly recommend to coordinate with your tour guide. If you like to give some present for kids we advise to bring pencils, toys and fresh fruits.
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- All your stuff because on the second day you don’t have change to come back to Arequipa
- Windproof jacket for rain season
- Strong comfortable shoes
- Sweater and thermal pants (something warm)
- 4Lt of water per person, minimum
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Toilet paper
- Swim suite for the hot spring on the second (La Calera)
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Binoculars
- Your personal first aid kit
- Optional: Walking sticks or poles
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Private VIP service (private 4WD):
2 participants US$323 each
3-4 participants US$300 each
5 to more participants US$273 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card
Also see tour packages in:
South America
Peru
Mountain/Rock Climbing
Volcano Tours
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