The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Arequipa’s historic center between 3:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. The group travels in private transportation owned by Peru Qantu Adventures toward Chivay. This 3-hour drive follows a paved road with slopes and turns. Our highly trained drivers handle it carefully. One of our representatives remains aware of your itinerary throughout the day.
Arrival in Chivay, at 3,635 meters, leads to breakfast from 6:30 a.m. The continental meal uses natural origin ingredients and local organic products, with vegetarian selections. International options may involve additional costs—consult our reservations team at Peru Qantu Adventures. Eat lightly to aid digestion at altitude.
By 7:30 a.m., proceed to Maca. This valley settlement holds the Santa Ana church, built from sillar in churrigueresque style. Observe local people maintaining ancestral practices. Our guides, experts in leading travelers from around the world in several languages, provide detailed explanations on the architecture and community. They have wide experience in these tourist routes.
At 8:30 a.m., reach miradors Wayrapunku and Antahuilque. These points show the Colca River canyon and pre-Inca terraces. Guides offer in-depth commentary on the formations and ongoing agriculture by descendants of original groups.
From 9:30 a.m., arrive at Cruz del Condor. Spend an hour watching Andean condors glide. The site reveals canyon depths and distant mountains. Guides explain bird behaviors and surrounding geography.
Around 10:30 a.m., head to Chacapi for thermal baths until 11:30 a.m. Soak in volcanic pools for 1 hour. Optional activities include canopy at 35-50 soles, cuatrimotos at 35 soles, or kayak at 10 soles, run by locals.
Return to Chivay by 11:30 a.m. for lunch at 12:00 p.m. Guide suggests buffet spots with traditional dishes; not included. Meals feature regional products.
At 1:00 p.m., the guide escorts to Chivay station for the bus to Puno. The 6-hour ride includes stops at Los Andes for nevados like Ampato and Sabancaya, Patahuasi for alpacas and vicuñas, and Lagunillas for small lakes. View wildlife in natural settings.
Arrival in Puno occurs around 7:30 p.m. Drop-off at your hotel in the center. For private tours, any location works. The day mixes travel with site visits effectively.
