Colca Canyon Private Tour 2 Days
Colca Canyon Private Tour 2 Days
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Colca Canyon Private Tour 2 Days Plus Transfer to Lake Titicaca
Colca Canyon Private Tour 2 Days — This Colca Canyon Tour plus a transfer to Lake Titicaca (Puno) by private transportation is tailored to make the most of your time in Arequipa, Chivay, Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca on a fully supported by our local private crew.
On this tour, you will travel from Arequipa City toward Chivay, en route, you will have plenty of stop-offs to enjoy the scenic vistas of the Peruvian Andes. Upon arrival in Chivay Village, you will explore it along with the Mirador Cruz del Condor, from where you will have great chances to spot condors soaring in the early morning. Since this tour is in private service, this tour is designed to be experienced in your own way, and you will have a lot of flexibility always accompanied by a local private guide at your side.
We understand that after visiting Colca Cayon, most travelers want to connect their trip to Lake Titicaca, which is not possible because most of the tour companies return to Arequipa that’s why we designed this trip thinking on you to connect your trip to Lake Titicaca after Colca Canyon, along the way you will be escorted by a private guide and we will make sure to drop you off at your hotel in Lake Titicaca/ Puno.
Additionally Live the “White City” of Arequipa, or La Ciudad Blanca. Lying in the shadow of three volcanoes, including the perfectly-symmetrical El Misti Mountain, the city was built using white volcanic rock called Sillar which gives the city its name.
Guarded by not one but three dramatic volcanoes, the city enjoys a resplendent, of seismically precarious setting, earthquakes regularly wrack this region, the last big one causing significant damage in 2001. Fortunately, the city’s architecture, a formidable ensemble of baroque buildings grafted out of the local white volcanic sillar rock, has so far withstood most of what mother earth has thrown at it. In 2000 the city’s central core earned a well-deserved Unesco World Heritage listing and the sight of the gigantic cathedral, with the ethereal image of 5825m El Misti rising behind it, is worth a visit alone.
Pretty cityscapes aside, Arequipa has played a fundamental role in Peru’s gastronomic renaissance; classic spicy dishes such as rocoto relleno (stuffed spicy red peppers), chupe de camarones (prawn chowder) and ocopa (boiled potato in a creamy, spicy sauce) best enjoyed in the city’s communal picantería restaurants, all hail from here. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and the best place in South America to see giant condors soar overhead. Suiting its reputation as an outdoor paradise, Arequipa also enjoys perfect weather: more than 300 days a year of sunshine, huge blue skies, and low humidity.
Our tailor-made trip experts will work with you, offering guidance on the best time to travel at a pace that makes sense for you and yours. This tour is completely customizable, which means you can make your add-ons or focus on certain interests, where our private guides will offer you with more unique experiences, we will tailor this adventure to your specifications–Colca Canyon Private Tour 2 Days.
Trip Details for Colca Canyon Private Tour 2 Days
Group Size
- We need a minimum of 2 people, price is per person and based on two people. The itinerary is described and based on personalized service.
Service Level
- Upgraded
Physical Grading
- 1 2 3 4 5 6, Light to Moderate: Designed for everyone. Light, Nothing too Challenging. Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Important Note
- While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, e.g, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.
Trip Itinerary
At 7:00 AM, we will come to your hotel to pick you up, we will then start our trip to Chivay/Colca, along the way we will pass by different picturesque towns like Yura, Pampa Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas where the national reserve of Aguada Blanca is located; this reserve keeps the Vicuñas (South American camelids), Vizcachani Town, Tojra where we will see marshlands or bogs which are the home for many varieties of native and migratory birds.
We will continue driving by Chuccura and Patapampa visiting the viewpoint of the volcanoes, from this place, you will soak up amazing views in every direction. Around 1:30 PM we will arrive in Chivay Village; in which, we will have lunch (not included), and a little break, after lunch we will drive to your hotel where we will drop you off. At night you can have dinner at the hotel or go to another place, your guide will provide recommendations about the restaurants. It’s a full-day tour with many stops en route and with a private guide.
After breakfast at the hotel, at 6:00 AM we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the lookout point “Cruz del Condor”, from where we will see the depth of the great Colca Canyon, considered deeper than the Colorado Canyon, we will see condors that will be soaring around us, we will take our time to enjoy this magical moment.
After having enough time, we will return to Chivay where we will have time for lunch or grab some snacks before embarking on a car drive to Lake Titicaca/ Puno. This afternoon, after the lunch break, we will drive for about 6 hours to reach Lake Titicaca/ Puno, you will still have some chances to stop en route.
Upon arrival in Puno City/Lake Titicaca, we will drop you off at your hotel. End of the adventure.
Note on Itinerary
Although we do our very best possible to adhere to the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change for several reasons beyond our control, including strikes, weather, natural disasters, and terrain conditions. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it!
Inclusions
Included on the Colca Canyon Private Tour 2 Days
- Private transportation with a professional driver (you’ll have plenty of space on board where to store or place your big luggage).
- Professional private tour guide.
- Transfer from Chivay Colca Canyon to Puno City/ Lake Titicaca.
- Entrance ticket to Colca Canyon.
- Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa and drop off at your hotel in Chivay and in Puno Lake Titicaca.
Not Included on the Colca Canyon Private Tour 2 Days
- Meals.
- Hotels.
- Tickets for hot springs.
- Gratuities for the guides and other staff (expected but NOT compulsory, your own appreciation).).
- Travel Insurance and things of a personal nature – laundry and telephone calls, personal taxis, souvenirs etc.
- Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please).
- PayPal or wire transfer fees.
Prices & Dates
| Number of participants | Price per person | Total ($ USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Participant | We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
| 2 Participants | $ 1,100.00 | $ 2 200.00 | Enquire Now |
| 3 Participants | $ 1,000.00 | $ 3 000.00 | Enquire Now |
| 4 Participants | $ 900.00 | $ 3 600.00 | Enquire Now |
| 5 Participants | $ 800.00 | $ 4 000.00 | Enquire Now |
| 6+ Participants | We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
| # | |
|---|---|
| 1 person (We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
| 2 people $ 1,100.00 | Enquire Now |
| 3 people $ 1,000.00 | Enquire Now |
| 4 people $ 900.00 | Enquire Now |
| 5 people $ 800.00 | Enquire Now |
| 6+ people (We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
- Flexibility on dates: Choose your own dates, you decide when to start your journey.
- Perfect for families, group of mates (friends), honeymoon: Make this trip for you and your loved ones or someone special.
- Totally customizable: Travel the way you want; so you can travel exactly how you want. Book this trip as is or customize it to be as active or relaxed, rustic or luxurious as you wish to go. Perfect for multi-generational families and to celebrate a special anniversary or milestone birthday.
- Go at your own pace: Walk or explore on your own rhythm, forget to stay or keep up with the large groups. It's your own journey.
Note on Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Prices are per person based on PRIVATE service; we depart with 2 ppl as a minimum, 8 ppl as maximum, and an average of 4 ppl in a group.
Trip Payment Schedule
- At time of reservation: 100% of the total balance.
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
- Minimum fee (tour permit fee): $80 per person
- 61-90 days prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
- 46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
- 45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
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- Passport and some copies.
- Travel insurance (and some copies)
- Backpack or daypack.
- Camera and its charger and adapter.
- Deet or mosquito repellent ( recommendable 30% deet).
- Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March).
- Sunblock and sunglasses.
- Water bottle or canteen.
- American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash.
- Sun hat.
- Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
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