Day 1 – Bus ride from Puno to Chivay at Colca Valley

At 06:15 we transfer you to the bus terminal to aboard the Bus to Chivay and travel by the endless highland plains covered by “Ichu” a type of straw adapted to high altitudes. Slowly we ascend and cross the occidental Andes range, stop at a high lookout point that domains the views over the “Lagunillas Lagoon” observe some rare Andes birds such as “Ajoya” the giant Andean coot and the Andean goose. At “Pampa Cañahuas” we observe herds of Vicuñas a type of Andean camelid. On the way we get to another high pass (4,950 m) called the Volcanoes lookout. Before descending to Colca Valley. At 12:00h. Arrival to Chivay city. Transfer to your elected hotel. You can have lunch at the hotel or at some of the restaurants at the main square. At 16:00 our guide will pick us up to enjoy a deserved relaxation at the thermal waters of la Calera, recommended bringing swimming suit, but can be rented At la Calera. By night dinner accompanied with a folkloric show.

If you have elected the exclusive Colca Lodge Hotel located near Yanque Village, then you just remain at The hotel because it has private thermal waters and excelent facilities like SPA, warm pool, and others

Overnight at Chivay Hotel.

Day 2 – Cruz Del Condor & Arequipa

Early after Breakfast our guide will take you to “Mirador Cruz del Condor”, one of the best view points to see the impressive depth of canyon stretching nearly 4,000 ft bellow, and the spectacular flight of the condor, in days with the ideal thermal air currents can be seeing many of them mastering the deep canyon. On the way back we will stop at Maca and Yanque villages and see its picturesque colonial churches with some snow peak glaciers behind on the distance. From the lookouts of Choquetico and Antahuille you will observe impressive Incan and pre – Incan terracing system covering part of the valley. As well your guide will show you lytic models that demonstrate the advanced hydraulic planning of the ancient engineers. Back at Chivay main square we enjoy of lunch before continuing to Arequipa. The bus ride takes again scenic landscapes, arrival to Arequipa at 17:30 hour approximately. Accommodation at your comfortable hotel. In the evening explore this gorgeous city by your own and enjoy the recognized local cuisine in one of the recommended Arequipa Restaurants. We highly recommend seeing our extensions.

Overnight in Arequipa at your elected Hotel ( not included in the program, but ask for prices and options )