Arequipa: 2 Day Colca Canyon ending Puno

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FROM AREQUIPA: 2 DAY EXCURSION TO COLCA CANYON ENDING IN PUNO ✦ Type of Excursion: Wildlife, Nature ✦ Difficulty: Easy ✦ Service: Group Tour (18 max.) ✦ Transport: Van ✦ Duration: 2 Days ✦ Schedule: 7:30 AM ◘ ITINERARY This 2-day expedition offers a refined journey from Arequipa to Puno, immersing travelers in Andean landscapes and culture. → Day 1: High-Andean Highlands ○ Wildlife & Volcanoes: Departure at 7:45 a.m., crossing the Andes with stops to observe llamas, alpacas, and the Volcanoes Viewpoint. ○ Wellness & Heritage: Optional visit to the thermal baths and an evening folkloric dinner. → Day 2: The Canyon & Journey to Puno ○ Maca Village & Antahuilque: Visit to a colonial town and a viewpoint overlooking ancient terraces. ○ Cruz del Cóndor: Morning visit to witness the Andean condor in flight. ○ Lagunillas Viewpoint: Scenic stop to admire high-altitude lagoons and Andean birdlife. Puno Arrival: Continued drive across the Altiplano, arriving around 7:00 p.m. WHAT IS INCLUDED: ✔ Hotel pick-up in Arequipa on Day 1 (only accommodations located in downtown) ✔ Drop-off in Puno downtown on Day 2 (drop-off will take place near the main square) ✔ Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: ✘ Accommodation in Chivay on Day 1 ✘ Entrance Ticket to Colca Canyon (available as an optional add‑on during booking) ✘ Entrance Ticket to the Hot Springs (available as an optional add‑on during booking) ✘ Lunch on Day 1 and 2 (available as an optional add‑on during booking) ✘ Dinner on Day 1 (available as an optional add‑on during booking) ◘ FAQ ♦ About accommodation in Chivay on day 1 ○ You must arrange your accommodation in Chivay independently. ○ Drop-off on Day 1 is provided only to hotels within Chivay; remote lodges such as Colca Lodge, Casitas del Colca, El Refugio, or similar locations require an additional fee. ○ To join Day 1 activities—including the hot springs visit and the folkloric dinner—your hotel must be located in Chivay. ♦ About Meals ○ Should you choose to add the lunch option for days 1 and 2, it will be provided buffet format, while dinner will feature à la carte options. ♦ About Drop-off at arrival to Puno city ○ Drop-off is included for hotels in downtown Puno. ○ Drop-off to hotels outside the city—such as GHL Libertador, Casa Andina Premium, Sonesta Posadas del Inca, Lake Titicaca Hotel, Jose Antonio Hotels, or locations like Kalapajra Port—can be arranged for an additional cost.