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6-day Arequipa and Puno Travel Package

6-day Arequipa and Puno Travel Package

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$846

6-day Arequipa and Puno Travel Package

6 Days Starting in Arequipa, Peru and ending in Puno, Peru

Visiting: Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno

Tour operator:

Tangol Tours

Tour code:

797

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 20

Age range:

0-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English , French

Interests:

Cultural, History, Ruins-Archaeology, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Boat/Cruise Excursion, Sightseeing

From: $888 $846 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$42

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 6-day cultural journey through the heart of Peru with the Arequipa and Puno Travel Package. Discover the rich history and stunning landscapes of Arequipa, starting with a panoramic city tour that showcases the Spanish-style architecture and breathtaking views of the surrounding volcanoes. Explore the unique Sillar Route, where you'll witness the artistry of master cutters and the natural beauty of the Cantera de Culebrillas. Venture into the depths of the Colca Canyon, home to the majestic condors, and immerse yourself in the vibrant Andean culture of Chivay. In Puno, experience the enchanting Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, and delve into the ancient mysteries of the Sillustani archaeological site. With professional guides, comfortable accommodations, and unforgettable experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural wonders.

Highlights

Explore the historic city of Arequipa, including the scenic Yanahuara Overlook with views of volcanoes Misti, Pichu Pichu, and Chachani.
Visit the Sillar Route to see the Canteras de Añashuayco and Cantera de Culebrillas, known for their unique ashlar stone formations.
Discover the breathtaking Colca Canyon and the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where you can observe majestic condors in flight.
Experience the traditional culture of the Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.
Explore the archaeological site of Sillustani, known for its impressive funerary towers built by the Kolla culture.
Enjoy the vibrant Andean town of Chivay, located in the heart of the Colca Canyon.
Learn about the local lifestyle and traditions of the Uros people on their floating reed islands.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Arequipa

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel located in the historic center

Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to the hotel located in the historic center. The panoramic city tour of Arequipa starts at the traditional district of Yanahuara, located 2 kilometers from the Historic Center, at the right side of River Chili. Admire the beautiful narrow streets with Spanish style, lovely houses and interesting tourist attractions such as the Mirador of Yanahuara. This place has amazing views of the volcanoes Misti, Pichu Pichu and Chachani. This wonderful viewpoint was built in the eighteenth century and it is located next to the Church San Juan Bautista, in front of a nice small square. These are arches made of ashlar with phrases of important characters of the city. The Arequipa city tour continues toward the Valley of Chilin to visit another incredible viewpoint known as Mirador de Carmen Alto. Here, you will admire beautiful landscapes of green fields and impressive volcanoes around. This place was used as an Astronomical Observatory, between 1899 and 1927. You will have privilege views to pre Inca and Inca’s platforms that are still being used for farming. Admire fruit trees and orchards. The next stop will be at Incalpaca outlet and zoo, a store with high quality clothes made of Alpaca, with excellent prices. The Alpaca’s fiber is soft, light and very resistant. Incalpaca exports their products to more than 50 countries worldwide, working hard with sustainability. Also, you can visit the small zoo with South American camelids such as alpacas, vicuñas, llamas and guanacos. We are going to pass through the district of Sachaca. Enjoy a panoramic view to a 18th century colonial mansion known as Goyeneche Palace. Also, you will see the aquatic park of Tingo, the summer place with pools for locals. Then, we are going to visit the Founder’s Mansion located 12 miles from the historic center. This house was the home of the city’s founder Don Garcí Manuel de Carbajal in 1540. The city tour will take you to explore the Molino de Sabandia, a beautiful mill built in 1621 and it still working. Going back to the city you will see the platforms of Paucarpata. The panoramic tour continues to Plaza de Armas and to Santa Catalina Monastery. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Sillar Route Tour

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After picking you up from the hotel in the morning, we are going to begin a very special tour: The Silllar Route. We will take the road towards the district of Cerro Colorado until reach the “Canteras de Añashuayco”, located at the bottom of the Volcano Chachani, next to the River Chili. This place has a wonderful natural, and cultural, landscape. Walking through the master cutters area, we are going to admire handmade art work, such as colonial facades and carvings. Also, we will visit artisan workshops to learn about the work done with ashlar, and we will see how they work on it with ancestral instruments. You will have the opportunity to purchase local handicraft (optional). Continuing with this amazing tour, we are going to visit the “Cantera de Culebrillas”, and we will explore this impressive natural ravine formed by the erosion of the water and wind. The ashlar (sillar) has been used for the constructions of important buildings in the city of Arequipa, declares a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the end of the tour, we will return to the city center. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 : Arequipa / Colca Canyon

Location: Colca Canyon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We will depart at 8:30 am from Arequipa, driving 160 km to Chivay Town. On the route, we will pass through the town of Yura, a place with historical monuments for its streets and squares. Then, we will visit Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahuas, where it is located the National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca, home of vicuñas and we are going to have the opportunity to see these beautiful camelids. We will continue the tour visiting more small towns, and have wonderful views of the volcanoes from the viewpoint. We will reach Chivay, and you will have free time for lunch and rest. Then, we will visit this amazing Andean town, located in highest part of the Colca Canyon. We will return to your hotel and overnight.

Day 4 : Colca Canyon / Puno

Location: Colca Canyon

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast very early in the morning, we will start at 06:15 am to go to the famous point "Cruz del Cóndor". We are going to arrive on time to have a pleasant view of the canyon depth and if time allows, majestic images of the Condors flight. These impressive scavenger birds are one of the largest flying birds in the world. It’s a magic spectacle admire them overflying the beautiful valley and the canyon. On the way back to Chivay we will visit the traditional town of Pinchollo and the "Antahuilque viewpoint", where you can see wonderful 1,500-year-old terraces, built by the Collaguas, a culture before the time of the Incas. After your visit to the Colca Valley, 320 km will be traveled with beautiful landscapes in the route. We will pass through diverse and small Andean villages, until we reach Puno. We will transfer you to the hotel.

Day 5 : Uros And Taquile Islands

Location: Puno

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel located in the city of Puno, you will be transferred to the lake port, where a speedboat or a regular boat (depending on your choice) will take you to the floating islands of the Uros. The Uros Islands are located 4 miles northwest of the city and they are an ancestral society that populate a series of artificial islands built on the basis of the totora reed, which grows in the same lake. The reed islands are made by weaving these material in the places where it grows thicker and forming a natural layer. The Uros people built their houses of totora too and cook outdoors to prevent possible fires. The Lake Titicaca is located between Peru and Bolivia at 3,812 meters above sea level within the Andean highlands or Collao Plateau, and it is the highest navigable lake in the world and the second one in South America. We are going to spend an amazing time with the local people. They will show to us their lifestyle and traditions, with more than 200 families living here. At this point, the half day tour at the Uros Islands ends. If you chose the full day tour, we will take the boat for a travel of one hour and a half, to the island of Taquile. This is Quechua, unlike the other Aymara speaking islands on the lake. It was part of the Inca empire and vestiges of this culture can still be seen in its constructions. This is the second largest island located in the Lake Titicaca with an extension of 3.4 miles. Their textiles are amazing and they are being considered as a heritage by UNESCO. The highest point gets 4,050 meters above sea level. Later, we will enjoy a delicious Andean lunch, and then, we will return to the port of Puno, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Overnight.

Day 6 : Sillustani And Departure Puno

Location: Puno

Meals Included: Breakfast

We will pick you up from your hotel located in the city of Puno to go towards the archaeological site of Sillustani Puno. This amazing complex is located on the top of a peninsula on the shores of Lake Umayo, 22.3 miles from the city of Puno and Lake Titicaca. This place has circa 90 funerary towers built by the Kolla culture, an Aymara community developed before the Inca Empire. A lot of mummies have been found inside these towers, including important people as priests, leaders and nobles. They were previously mummified and were places as fetal position, along with all their belongings such as gold, silver and ceramics. The state of conservation of these burial towers is impressive, all of them were made with stones with varying shapes that fix each other perfectly. The architecture and engineering used by the Kolla culture was quite advance for its time. Some of them are 12 meters’ high, where the Lagarto Chullpa is the tallest and most representative tower. The Sillustani tour continues with the visit to a local family that breeds Alpacas and they will show us how they process and cook their own food, their lifestyle, their looms and how they maintain ancestral customs. At the end of the visit, you will be taken to the airport of Juliaca.

What's Included

Transfers

Transfers in/out with only driver are included.
Professional Guide

A professional guide in Spanish and English is included.
Accommodation

05 nights of accommodation in hotels with breakfast included are provided.
Entrance Ticket to Cruz del Cóndor

Entrance ticket to the Cruz del Cóndor is included.
Lunch on Taquile Island

Lunch on Taquile Island in Puno is included.
Entrance Tickets

Entrance tickets to the Uros and Taquile Islands, and to Sillustani are included.
Boat Trip

A regular boat trip to the Uros and Taquile Islands is included.

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Gratuities are not included.
Entrance Tickets in Arequipa

Ticket entrances to the places that are visited during the panoramic tour in Arequipa are not included.

It is paid in effect, bring 30 soles.
Food and Drinks

Food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Tips to Stonemasons

Tips to the master stonemasons on the Ruta del Sillar are not included.
Entrance Tickets to Ruta del Sillar

Ticket entrances to the Ruta del Sillar (5.

00 soles per person, local currency) are not included.

Mode of Transport

Transfers in and out are provided with a driver, and a regular boat trip takes you to the Uros and Taquile Islands. The tour includes scenic drives through the Andes, offering breathtaking views of the landscape.

Accommodation

Enjoy 5 nights of comfortable accommodation in hotels with breakfast included, providing a relaxing base for your exploration of Arequipa and Puno.

Check out our Q&As

What languages are the tours conducted in?

The tours are conducted by a professional guide in both Spanish and English.
What is included in the accommodation during the tour?

The tour includes 5 nights of accommodation in hotels with breakfast included.
Are there any meals included during the tour?

Yes, lunch is included on Taquile Island in Puno.
What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes transfers in and out with only a driver, and a regular boat trip to the Uros and Taquile Islands.
Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour package?

Yes, entrance tickets to the Cruz del Cóndor, the Uros and Taquile Islands, and Sillustani are included.

What is the significance of the Uros Islands visited during the tour?

The Uros Islands are an ancestral society that populate a series of artificial islands built on the basis of the totora reed, showcasing the unique lifestyle and traditions of the Uros people.
What can I expect to see at the Sillustani archaeological site?

At Sillustani, you will see circa 90 funerary towers built by the Kolla culture, with impressive architecture and engineering, and learn about the mummification practices of the time.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.

Reviews of this operator

Anthony Blasini (Google Reviewer)

I went on Tangol's full...

20-Feb-2024

I went on Tangol's full day walking tour of Buenos Aires and Sylvia was a very knowledgeable guide who clearly has a passion for sharing the cultural, social and political stories of Buenos Aires and how each of the neighborhoods visited help tell that story. It was a great (and well-planned) overview of BA.

Kumiko U. (Google Reviewer)

We are Argentine soccer fans...

24-Mar-2024

We are Argentine soccer fans and asked Tangol if they have a tour package in Rosario that includes visits to places related to Lionel Messi, like his birth house and the soccer field (potrero) he played on in childhood. Though Tangol does not have such a package, they tailored a 1-day tour based on our requests for my family (4 persons) with air tickets between Buenos Aires and Rosario, a private minivan + a tour guide in Rosario. The Tangol contact person sent detailed information, including emergency contact, a couple of days before the tour day. Using WhatsApp, she responded promptly and precisely. In Rosario, the tour guide spoke perfect American English. He was friendly to all of us, and we felt comfortable talking to him and asking him many questions. He was knowledgeable about all the places we visited and answered our questions very nicely. That was the best tour of my life!

Murray Sirel (Google Reviewer)

A tad expensive for football,...

01-Dec-2023

A tad expensive for football, but a good service and availability for anything you have to do in Buenos Aires! Would recommend. We went on a great tour to watch racing club against belgrano and apart for the amazing atmosphere, our guide Martin was tremendous! We would recommend using tangol to others.

Michelle Hosten (Google Reviewer)

This was one of the...

14-Jun-2024

This was one of the best tours I have done in a long time. It was so well organized with friendly, knowledgeable staff and so accommodating to our needs. We are a Hospitality & Tourism group and the way they dealt with us was just excellent!!. We saw a vineyard and a winery, did cooking classes, attended tango show, visited historical sites and so much more. Whatever was aligned to our requirements , we did it!! I highly recommend this Agency. You get such a memorable experience and then some. Thank you Tangol and Jessica!!! Thanks to Camillo in Santiago , Chile and Augustin, Franco, the drivers like Brian in Argentina.......Great Job!!!

Tjarco Groefsema (Google Reviewer)

I did a river plate...

24-Feb-2024

I did a river plate organised tour. Very well arranged.

Tatiana Martens (Google Reviewer)

That was very nice! The...

01-Mar-2024

That was very nice! The operator was super fast and friendly. I confused dates and booked my trip at a wrong date, but I was informed immediately and my booking details were adjusted. The guide was also nice, spoke very clear, gave valuable information regarding the places we visited. Thank you!

Aaron Cheung (Google Reviewer)

Booked an Argentinos Junior football...

16-Sep-2024

Booked an Argentinos Junior football game at the Maradona Stadium tour package with Tangol. They were very responsive and answered all questions. Transfer is included from office to game, and then game back to your hotel. You have an english speaking guide with you the whole time. We even got to go on the football pitch after the game which was awesome! So while the price is more expensive than compared to you buying a ticket on your own. However, if you don''t speak Spanish and want everything taken care of, I'd highly recommend Tangol to take care of everything for you as I didn't have to worry about anything. This was exactly what I was looking for! to experience a South America football game! Would recommend!

Amanda Coke (Google Reviewer)

We enjoyed our tour to...

02-Jan-2025

We enjoyed our tour to see the mountains and glaciers of Bariloche. Our guide was knowledgeable and spoke in English and Spanish to accommodate the whole group. My husband and I had plenty of time to take pictures and take in the views. Definitely recommend this tour.

Frank Candia (Google Reviewer)

Do not use this company....

23-Dec-2023

Do not use this company. On December 19, 2023, my parents went on the Iguazu Falls tour from Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, using this company. The driver they sent scammed my elderly parents, along with many others in the bus, out of an additional $10 USD per person by making them wait in the vehicle while he went to buy the park tickets. He stripped them of the opportunity to go buy the tickets themselves. This scam involved forcing my parents, along with others in the bus, to pay cash at an exchange rate of 175 Portugese Reais, which works out to approximately $35 USD for each park ticket when it should have been around $25 USD. I asked this company four times for the name and phone number of the driver but they refuse to provide the information. Furthermore, the driver then made each person pay an additional 5 Reais on the way back, claiming it was to pay for some additional fee. Lastly, this booking was done for an 8 am tour departure. The company then sent us an email stating 7:40 am pick-up, which was fine. However, the driver showed up at the hotel at 7:10 am while my mother was still eating breakfast telling her to get moving or he would leave them behind. This is the most disgusting company I have ever dealt with and even to this moment they refuse to provide the driver's information to us because are protecting his scam from the police. I petitioned Viator for a refund for at least one of the tickets but this Tangol company lied to them stating that my parents chose to do the conversion at a much higher market exchange rate with the driver. I hope others that were in the same bus come forward.

Cathie Koss (Google Reviewer)

They cancelled a tour the...

27-Dec-2023

They cancelled a tour the day before-- Pope Francis in Buenos Aires. If you offer a tour I think it is important to go and do the tour as opposed to canceling the day prior. Super frustrating. Would not book with them again.

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