Arequipa to Puno: Colca Canyon & Chivay Community Homestay
ID: GYG1372276-2094631
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País: Peru
Duração:
2 dias
Descrição
Experience a 2-day journey from Arequipa to Puno via Colca Canyon. Stay in a Chivay community house, cook Chicha with Quechua hosts, and spot condors at the Cruz del Cóndor.
Sleep inside a Chivay community house — not a hotel — and spend an afternoon preparing Chicha Andina and working the fields alongside Quechua-speaking hosts who share their meals and stories with you. This 2-day route connects Arequipa to Puno through the Colca Canyon, so you keep moving toward Lake Titicaca instead of doubling back.
Day 1 leaves Arequipa at 7 a.m. with stops at Pampa Cañahuas to spot vicuñas and at the Mirador de los Volcanes (4,910 m) for views of Misti, Chachani, Sabancaya and Ampato. You arrive in Chivay for lunch, then join the community for hands-on agricultural work and traditional Chicha preparation. The evening is yours — soak at La Calera hot springs or explore the town before dinner.
Day 2 follows the canyon route through Yanque and the Cruz del Cóndor, the prime viewpoint for the Andean condor, with a final stop at the Maca lookout. After lunch in Chivay, we drive to Puno (around 6 hours) via Patahuasi and Laguna de Lagunillas, arriving by 9 p.m.
Groups are capped at 10 per house. Guiding in Spanish or English included; French and Portuguese on request.
Destaques
- Sleep in a partnered community house in Chivay (max 10 guests)
- Prepare Chicha Andina and join real farm work with Quechua hosts
- Watch Andean condors soar at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Colca Canyon to Puno
- Benefit from a local Quechua-speaking guide and shared meals
Idiomas de guia
INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
The Colca Valley ticket (S/70 foreign adult) must be paid directly on-site in cash
High altitude route — Mirador de los Volcanes reaches 4,910 m. Travelers with heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions should consult a doctor before booking
Nights in Chivay are cold — warm clothing essential
Tour ends in Puno (not Arequipa) — plan onward accommodation accordingly
Good For
Cultural travelers
Couples
Small groups
Backpackers continuing to Puno / Lake Titicaca / Bolivia
Travelers seeking authentic community tourism
INCLUÍDO
- Tourist transport: Arequipa → Chivay → Puno
- Hotel pickup in central Arequipa
- Group guiding in Spanish or English (Arequipa to Puno)
- 1 night in a partnered community house in Chivay
- Community activities: agricultural work + Chicha Andina preparation
- 1 typical breakfast
NÃO INCLUÍDO
- Meals not mentioned (lunches and dinners)
- Colca Valley tourist ticket: S/70 per foreign adult (paid on-site)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Any service not listed above
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.
