If you plan to visit Arequipa, then the Colca Valley and afterwards continue to Puno to see Lake Titicaca, this service is recommended. It lets you continue your journey directly from Chivay to Puno, so you will save a day of travel and sightseeing that would otherwise be spent returning to Arequipa.
If you are finishing tours such as the Full day or Trekking options in the Colca Valley, there will be no difficulty boarding the bus. All tours in the valley typically finish at midday in Chivay, which is the departure point for onward travel to Puno.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
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This short tour is recommended for tourists visiting Cabanaconde who want to make sure they don’t miss the main viewpoints of the Colca Canyon. You will visit the famous Cruz Del Condor viewpoint to take in the canyon’s dramatic geography and to look for Andean condors in flight. The Cruz Del Condor viewpoint is known as the best place in South America to see condors, and you may be able to appreciate their impressive wingspan as they ride the thermals.
Along the way you will also stop at the Tapay viewpoint, a very beautiful and little-visited spot that offers another perspective over the canyon. As you move between viewpoints, you will learn about the canyon’s unique landscape and have the chance to observe wildlife. Andean condors can weigh up to 12 kg and measure more than 3 metres across, so when one appears you will see just how large these birds can be. The visit focuses on viewpoints and observation, giving you clear, memorable views of Colca Canyon and its iconic condors.
Duration: 2 hours
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When you travel from Chivay to Puno you will ride in a safe, comfortable bus or van. The service is available every day and is designed to make the journey relaxed and straightforward. The vehicles are intended for passenger comfort so you can rest or enjoy the scenery as you move between the two towns.
Along the way there will be planned stops for great views, giving you chances to stretch your legs and take photographs. At the end of the trip you will be dropped off at your hotel in Puno, so you can arrive settled and ready to continue your plans. The transfer focuses on comfort, clear stops for scenery and a direct hotel drop-off.
This Colca Canyon tour takes you to Mirador Cruz del Condor and other highlights of the Colca Canyon, with departures available from Arequipa or Chivay. You can choose between group service or a private tour, and there’s no trekking required unless you opt to add hiking activities. The service also allows you to choose the pick-up time to suit your plans.
An experienced English-speaking guide and a driver will accompany you throughout the visit. The trip includes food and entrance to the Colca Canyon and to the nearby hot springs, so you can enjoy the landscape and relax in the thermal waters. Along the way you’ll stop at viewpoints such as Mirador Cruz del Condor to see the canyon and its soaring condors, while your guide provides local context and information about the area.
This private transfer from Chivay to Puno ensures you travel alone with your party, whether you are travelling by yourself, as a couple or in a larger group. Vehicles will be chosen to suit your numbers — a sedan, an MPV or a van — so you’ll ride in a comfortable, appropriate vehicle for your group size.
A local driver who speaks English and Spanish will drive you. They will be able to answer your questions and can offer recommendations about what to see and do along the way, helping you make the most of stops or sights you may encounter. You may learn a little about the area from their local knowledge as you travel.
Pick-up is flexible within Chivay and can be arranged wherever you need at any time. The service focuses on a straightforward, private transfer between Chivay and Puno with a driver available to assist and advise during your journey.
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You’ll have the opportunity to visit and learn about the Uros people, a native population of Lake Titicaca who have developed their own system of floating reed islands. On the islands, you’ll see how homes and community life are adapted to the water and you may see firsthand how some locals make a living through the textile industry.
This service also offers a customised transfer from Chivay to Puno tailored to your needs, whether you’re travelling alone, as a pair, or in a group. Depending on the number of passengers, your journey will be in a sedan, an MPV or a van. Your driver is a local who speaks Spanish and English and can offer advice on what to see and do in the area as you travel.