Arequipa

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• We will start with the pick-up from your hotels in the city center to leave to the spectacular Colca Valley. We will skirt the slopes of the u201cChachani volcanou201d; arriving at the national reserve of u201cSalinas and Aguada Blancau201d where we can appreciate South American camelids such as vicuu00f1as, llamas, alpacas. We made a stop in Patahuasi, to taste hot drinks such as, muu00f1a, chachacoma, (mate Inca,) to prevent altitude sickness

• , then we will head towards u201cTocrapampau201d to appreciate natural wetlands, sighting of high Andean birds and migratory birds,

• We will also make stops at the u201cVolcano Lookoutu201d (Patapampa) at 4910 m.a.s.l. in view of the u201cvolcanic mountain rangesu201d, consider it to be the highest point at the level of the Colca Valley.

• We descend towards the village of Chivay, for lunch, there we will have buffet meal options (not included), a la carte or menu, where you can taste novoandino dishes

• Afterwards we will head towards the Chacapi Hot Springs in Yanque, where we can enjoy the thermal medicinal pools with waters above 35oC, at this point we have a variety of options to have fun; we can walk on horseback, enjoy the trails of the Colca in Cuatrimotos or live the adrenaline when practicing Zipline (activities not included). After almost 2 hours we returned to the village of Chivay for the respective accommodation in their hotels.

• For the night, for dinner (not included) is optional the visit to a tourist restaurant where you can see a representation of typical dances of the Colca and can share with the other visitors to the Canyon.

• In the morning, after breakfast we will head towards the viewpoint of the Condor Cross. Passing through the town of Yanque, we will visit its church and square

• continue through the magical valley passing through stunning landscapes and traditional villages, arriving at 8.10 am at the viewpoint of the Cross of the Condor where we will be expectant of the imposing flight of the condors, huge Andean birds in extinction that are the symbol of the Andean Mountains and of the Andean culture, the view from the viewpoint allows us to fully appreciate the dimension of the Colca canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world (4160 meters).

• During the return journey stops are made at the viewpoints of Wayrapunku, Antahuilque and Choquetico for photographic hiking

• We will visit the town of Maca that still preserves its colonial church u201cSanta Anau201d, where you can taste the u201cColca Souru201d.

• Afterwards we returned to the town of Chivay for lunch, and from there boarded the bus to the city of Puno at Chivay station.nnEn route to Puno, we will be able to enjoy again the views offered by the high Andean region, we will make a short visit in the viewpoint of the u201cCordillera Volcu00e1nicau201d, if you want to taste some drink or snack in u201cPatahuasiu201d you can do it and finally we will make our last stop in u201cLagunillasu201d, sector of Puno so that you can observe and photograph birds and camelids of South America.

• We will be arriving towards the city of Puno at approximately 19:30 pm. if you have accommodation in the city center, it is possible to leave them in your accommodation.

Good to know

• 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 adultu2019s lap

• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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