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PUNO – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA
02Days Private Transportation
RATES 2024
PRIVATE SERVICES
A great team of professionals in tourism and the most capable staff of drivers and guides have carefully selected the best private transport options, between Puno – Colca Canyon – Arequipa, all year around. PERU TRANSTUR offer you private transportation with nationwide circulation permits, GPS, SOAT, Oxygen bottle & first aid kit in all our excursions & transfers. We will confirm your reservation as soon as possible within 24 hours, due that not all transport companies have an automatic booking system.
02DAYS PUNO – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA
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| ORIGIN / DESTIN. | RATES | APPLY | TRANSPORT / SPECIFICATIONS |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$460.00 | 01 – 04 people | Minivan (Hyundai – H1) N° of Seats: 05 + luggage space |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$520.00 | 05 – 08 people | Sprinter (Mercedes Benz) N° of Seats: 10 + luggage space |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$600.00 | 09 – 12 people | Large Sprinter (Mercedes Benz) N° of Seats: 15 + luggage space |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$900.00 US$950.00 |
13-19 people 20-25 people |
Minibus Irizar (Mercedes Benz) N° of Seats: 25 + luggage space |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$1,500.00 US$1,560.00 |
20-30 people 31-42 people |
Bus Irizar (Mercedes Benz) N° of Seats: 42 + luggage space |
02DAYS PUNO – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA
Private Transportation
DESCRIPTION OF ITINERARY:
DAY 01: PUNO – COLCA CANYON + STOPS AT POINTS OF INTEREST: Early morning around 6:30am a driver will pick you up from your hotel in Puno (Peru) to take you to Colca Canyon which is located 314km. During the journey we will pass over the Peruvian high plateau, making stop at Lagunillas Lagoon where we will see a magnificent geography of the Lagoon surrounded by the mountains of the Andes. On this area there are birds like flamingos and ostrich, also camelids as alpacas, llamas and vicuñas. Then following the journey we will pass over 4528m, making stops by pampa cañahuas place where there is the National Reserve of Vicuña (wild camels with the finest wool in the world). Here you can see the snowy peaks of Misti, the Vizcachani, The Pulpera Callalli, Sibayo and Tuti Village, the giant rocks castles as well as the flora and fauna. We will make a brief stop at restaurant of Patahuasi to take some hot drinks or go to the bathroom. Tojra place where graze lot of alpacas & vicuñas. Then we are going to ascend up to 4910 meters, place called Patapampa, from there you can clearly see the Grand Canyon of the Colca, the snowcapped volcano Misti (Arequipa). According to the Andean custom, formerly travelers crossed mountains and left small stones on the highest part of the way (apachetas) making many piles of rocks. Then we descend to Chivay, a small village on the river of the Colca Valley. Arrival in Chivay village around 12:30pm for lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the hot springs (optional). Overnight in Colca valley.
DAY 02: TOUR TO CONDOR + STOPS AT LOCAL VILLAGES – CHIVAY – AREQUIPA: Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning around 6:30am a driver will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the viewpoint cross of Condor to appreciate the majestic flight of the condor. The condor world’s largest bird can fly up to 7000 m of height and live up to 85 years approximately. In Inca times the condor was considered a very special divinity because linked the hanan pacha (The world above) with kay pacha (The world of here). There is a clear hierarchy at lunch time, because the adult males will eat first, then adult females and finally young condors, usually the condor are a scavenger (feeding on large mammals). Usually you can see the condor in the morning, at which time they go out of their caves to hunt mammals. The Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, which was studied and measured in 2005 by the Polish Andrew Pietowski over 4160m (north side) and 3600m (south side), located in the district of Huambo. The origin of the Colca Canyon is tectonic and formed 150 million years ago. Returning to Chivay on route we will observe the Inca terraces along Colca canyon, likewise some villages as Yanque, Achoma and Maca. Arrival in Chivay village around 12:00pm for lunch. Then a return to Arequipa, a car trip of 4:00 hours. Arrival in Arequipa, then transfer to hotel.
ADDITIONAL CHARGE:
In Puno city: There is extra charge for pick-up from hotels located out of Puno city, as Hotel Posada del Inca, Casa Andina Private Collection, Eco Inn, Libertador, Jose Antonio,
In Chivay village: There is extra charge for drop-off and pick-up for hotels located out of Chivay village as Hotel Colca Lodge, Eco Inn, Casitas Del Colca, Aranwa and others.
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Private transportation from Puno to Colca canyon, including stops en route at look-out Lagunillas lake, Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve of Vicuñas, Patahuasi Restaurant, Tojra (alpacas & llamas), Patapampa View Point of Volcanoes (4910m), Chivay village, tour to condor and stops at local villages of colca valley. Besides pre-trip information + organization and all local taxes. There are no hidden extras in our prices.
NOT INCLUDED: Entrance fees to Colca valley S/. 70.00 soles (Peruvian currency) or US$22.00 (USA dollars), accommodation, extra charge for hotels located out of Puno city and Chivay village, entrance fees to hotsprings La Calera, meals, drinks, extras, tips.
PUNO – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA
03Days Private Transportation
RATES 2024
PRIVATE SERVICES
A great team of professionals in tourism and the most capable staff of drivers and guides have carefully selected the best private transport options, between Puno – Colca Canyon – Arequipa, all year around. PERU TRANSTUR offer you private transportation with nationwide circulation permits, GPS, SOAT, Oxygen bottle & first aid kit in all our excursions & transfers. We will confirm your reservation as soon as possible within 24 hours, due that not all transport companies have an automatic booking system.
03DAYS PUNO – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA
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| ORIGIN / DESTIN. | RATES | APPLY | TRANSPORT / SPECIFICATIONS |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$540.00 | 01 – 04 people | Minivan (Hyundai – H1) N° of Seats: 05 + luggage space |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$600.00 | 05 – 08 people | Sprinter (Mercedes Benz) N° of Seats: 10 + luggage space |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$730.00 | 09 – 12 people | Large Sprinter (Mercedes Benz) N° of Seats: 15 + luggage space |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$1,100.00 US$1,200.00 |
13-19 people 20-25 people |
Minibus Irizar (Mercedes Benz) N° of Seats: 25 + luggage space |
| Puno / Colca / Arequipa: 560km | US$1,880.00 US$1,950.00 |
20-30 people 31-42 people |
Bus Irizar (Mercedes Benz) N° of Seats: 42 + luggage space |
03DAYS PUNO – COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA
Private Transportation
DESCRIPTION OF ITINERARY:
DAY 01: PUNO – COLCA CANYON + STOPS AT POINTS OF INTEREST: Earlymorning a guide driver will pick you up from your hotel in Puno (Peru) to take you to Colca Canyon which is located 314km. During the journey we will pass over the Peruvian high plateau, making stop at Lagunillas Lagoon where we will see a magnificent geography of the Lagoon surrounded by the mountains of the Andes. On this area there are birds like flamingos and ostrich, also camelids as alpacas, llamas and vicuñas. Then following the journey we will pass over 4528m, making stops by pampa cañahuas place where there is the National Reserve of Vicuña (wild camels with the finest wool in the world). Here you can see the snowy peaks of Misti, the Vizcachani, The Pulpera Callalli, Sibayo and Tuti Village, the giant rocks castles as well as the flora and fauna. We will make a brief stop at restaurant of Patahuasi to take some hot drinks or go to the bathroom. Tojra place where graze lot of alpacas & vicuñas. Then we are going to ascend up to 4910 meters, place called Patapampa, from there you can clearly see the Grand Canyon of the Colca, the snowcapped volcano Misti (Arequipa). According to the Andean custom, formerly travelers crossed mountains and left small stones on the highest part of the way (apachetas) making many piles of rocks. Then we descend to Chivay, a small village on the river of the Colca Valley. Arrival in Chivay village around 12:30pm for lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the hot springs (optional). Overnight in Colca valley.
DAY 02: TOUR TO CONDOR + STOPS AT LOCAL VILLAGES – CHIVAY: Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning around 6:30am a driver will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the viewpoint cross of Condor to appreciate the majestic flight of the condor. The condor world’s largest bird can fly up to 7000 m of height and live up to 85 years approximately. In Inca times the condor was considered a very special divinity because linked the hanan pacha (The world above) with kay pacha (The world of here). There is a clear hierarchy at lunch time, because the adult males will eat first, then adult females and finally young condors, usually the condor are a scavenger (feeding on large mammals). Usually you can see the condor in the morning, at which time they go out of their caves to hunt mammals. The Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, which was studied and measured in 2005 by the Polish Andrew Pietowski over 4160m (north side) and 3600m (south side), located in the district of Huambo. The origin of the Colca Canyon is tectonic and formed 150 million years ago. Returning to Chivay on route we will observe the Inca terraces along Colca canyon, likewise some villages as Yanque, Achoma and Maca. Arrival in Chivay village around 12:00pm for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Colca valley.
DAY 03: COLCA CANYON – AREQUIPA: Breakfast at the hotel. Then at appropriate time a driver will pick you up from the hotel to return to Arequipa, a car trip of 4:00 hours. Arrival in Arequipa and then transfer to hotel.
ADDITIONAL CHARGE:
In Puno city: There is extra charge for pick-up from hotels located out of Puno city, as Hotel Posada del Inca, Casa Andina Private Collection, Eco Inn, Libertador, Jose Antonio,
In Chivay village: There is extra charge for drop-off and pick-up for hotels located out of Chivay village as Hotel Colca Lodge, Eco Inn, Casitas Del Colca, Aranwa and others.
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Private transportation from Puno to Colca canyon, including stops en route at look-out Lagunillas lake, Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve of Vicuñas, Patahuasi Restaurant, Tojra (alpacas & llamas), Patapampa View Point of Volcanoes (4910m), Chivay village, tour to condor and stops at local villages of colca valley. Besides pre-trip information + organization and all local taxes. There are no hidden extras in our prices.
NOT INCLUDED: Entrance fees to Colca valley S/. 70.00 soles (Peruvian currency) or US$22.00 (USA dollars), accommodation, extra charge for hotels located out of Puno city and Chivay village, entrance fees to hotsprings La Calera, meals, drinks, extras, tips.
IMPORTANT: Our land transportation vehicles have comfortable seats + oxygen & first aid kit + panoramic windows + 2 types of insurances as Certificate of Statutory Accident Insurance Transit SOAT, besides has vehicle Insurance Policy to all risks in record exclusive for foreign. Peru Transtur provide to visitors all possible choices. Beware with illegal local Tour Operators or middleman, who do not pay the real costs to suppliers (transport, local restaurants & guest houses, tour guides & drivers). Help us avoid the explotation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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LAND TRANSPORTATION |
LAND TRANSPORTATION |
| Technical specifications: Minivan Hyundai H1 (05 seats) Sprinter Mercedes Benz & Renault (10 to 19 seats), Minibus Mercedes Benz Irizar (25 to 30 seats), Bus Mercedes Benz Irizar (40-44 seats) | Equipped with: Reclining seats, retractile seat belts, air conditioner, heating system, plugs for mobile devices. |
| First Aid Kit & Oxygen: Oxygen bottle & first aid kit in all our excursions & transfers | Insurance policy: Our vehicles have National permit circulation and (Certificate of obligatory Insurance for accidents of transit SOAT, besides all vehicles have Insurance Policy to all risks in record) |
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You can see that in Peru Transtur we have developed for you tailor-made itineraries with the best price as competitive as possible, providing an excellent service and paying our guides 10% above the legal wage agreed with the tour guides in Peru. Our staff are some of the best paid in Cusco & Machupicchu, Puno & Lake Titicaca, Arequipa & Colca canyon, Lima and Nazca & Paracas, which allows us to attract only the Best Tour Guides, Motor Boats and Land Transportation with national permit, to none other local company, that can only provide a cheaper price by providing a far inferior service and saving on staff costs, ¿How? Hiring tour guides in training without experience and not paying them, besides avoiding taxes to government.
Big Travel companies from Europe, North America, Australia and others work with the Peruvian Tour Operators located in Lima-Peru, who work as middlemen receiving from them good prices from the Tours & Packages, and paying to us 40 to 50% minor the normal price, besides 2 to 3 months delayed, being this the reason that Peru Transtur have decided to offer tours & packages directly to travelers.