5 Days / 4 Nights - Condor Flight And Lake Titicaca
What your day looks like
Visit and experience the best of what Arequipa, Colco Caynyon, and Puno have to offer. From tours of cities and canyons to seeing huge volcanoes and mighty condors in flight, this trip has it all. * This program is also available in private service upon request. * Flight tickets are available upon request.
The experience, in brief
- Beautiful scenery & colorful villages will be seen all throughout our tour of Arequipa & Puno
- We will visit the Arequipa, Colca canyon & Puno
- Arequipa city tour
- Visit the Colca Canyon
- Visit Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island tour with typical lunch
- Visit the pre Inca cemetery of the Hatun Colla chiefs in Sillustani
Your day, step by step
Arequipa
Arrival in Arequipa, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
Arequipa
City/Town Tour. This afternoon the White City opens its doors on a journey that begins in the beautiful Colonial district of San Lazaro, the founding place of Arequipa; from here we will walk through its picturesque streets adorned with geraniums to later go to the Carmen Alto viewpoint for a chance to see the wonderful landscape of agricultural terraces and the three volcanoes surrounding the city: Misti, Chachani and Pichu-Pichu. Then head for the Yanahuara Colonial district, famous for its Andalusian style church and its viewpoint, architecture jewel surrounded by sillar (volcanic stone) arches.
Arequipa
Archaeological Exploration at Santa Catalina Monastery. Then we will visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, impressive religious monument which was closed for about 400 years; with narrow streets, squares and gardens reminiscent of the old quarters of Seville or Granada.
Arequipa
Local Flavor. We will proceed to the Main Square to see its beautiful Cathedral and the stone arches that surround it, and finally, it is time to visit the Church of the Society of Jesus, founded in the seventeenth century by the Jesuits, famous for its cloisters and its magnificent San Ignacio Dome.
Arequipa
Stay at Arequipa.
Arequipa
Sightseeing at Colca Valley. We set off to the spectacular Colca Valley going up the foothills of Chachani volcano and admire the Misti and Picchu Picchu Volcanoes. Then we cross the vicuñas reservation of Pampa Cañahuas.
Arequipa
We will stop for lunch on our way to the hotel.
Arequipa
Leisure. Free afternoon to rest and enjoy the hotel and the optional visit to the thermal baths in the area.
Arequipa
Stay at Colca Valley.
Arequipa
Birdwatching at Colca Canyon. Early in the morning we will go to the Condor Cross viewpoint. See the shocking flight of the condors, huge Andean birds on the brink of extinction and symbol of the Andes Mountain Range. The view at this place allows us to appreciate the canyons depth, considered as one of the deepest in the world.
Arequipa
Local Flavor. We will then visit the Maca and Yanque towns which still keep the colonial churches.
Arequipa
Lunch at a local restaurant, and set off for Puno.
Arequipa
The trip takes about 6 and a half hours we will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel upon our arrival.
Arequipa
Overnight stay at Puno.
Puno
Sightseeing at Uros Islands. A full day tour to explore Lake Titicaca. First we will visit the Uros , the friendly inhabitants of these handmade islands made of totora reeds.
Puno
Sightseeing at Taquile Island. Then it’s off to Taquile Island, a place in which the settlers still maintain their ancestral traditions and colorful typical clothes.
Puno
Sightseeing at Lake Titicaca. A great opportunity to explore the island and get the best view of the lake.
Arequipa
A typical lunch is provided in the island. Return to the city in the afternoon.
Arequipa
Accommodation provided.
Arequipa
Archaeological Exploration at Hatuncolla. In the afternoon we will visit the pre-Inca cemetery of the Hatun Colla chiefs in Sillustani, on the shore of Lake Umayo. A great trip to see the funerary towers or Chullpas reaching up to six meters high.
Arequipa
Local Flavor. Then we will visit the colonial plateau town of Lampa, also known as the "Pink City" because most of the houses are painted with chocorosí, clay-like material brought from the surrounding hills. We will visit St. James church to see a replica of Michelangelo’s "Pieta" and paintings of the Cusqueño school.
Arequipa
Box lunch.
Arequipa
Transfer to the Juliaca airport to take the departure flight to Lima.
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation for all excursions mentioned Arequipa city tour Visit the Colca Canyon Tourist Bus Colca Puno Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island tour with typical lunch Sillustani Thumbs and Lampa with box lunch ending at the airport
Not Included
Personal expenses Tips
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel Pickup available. All of your tours include roundtrip transfer from/To hotels. One day prior your service, you will receive an e-mail indicating your pick up times.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic