Drive to Pomacanchi Lake
We will travel through beautiful Andean landscapes until we reach Pomacanchi Lake, located at 3,690 meters above sea level.
2 hours 30 minutes
Suykutambo and the Colca Canyon 3 days
Summary
This is an alternative to conventional tours—get to know a little bit about Cusco and Arequipa. You’ll see the last Inca bridge that’s still in use and is renovated every year. Local communities are responsible for carrying out this annual renovation, and the festival takes place in June. This is a wonderful tour of the southern region of Cusco, where we’ll visit several tourist attractions that aren’t yet very popular with visitors. Enjoy the culture, nature, flora, and fauna of this magnificent itinerary designed for you—if you’re looking for a bit of peace and tranquility while exploring places off the beaten path. The tour includes: the 4-Lakes Circuit, the Q’eswachaka Bridge (Inca Bridge), the 3 Suykutambo Canyons, and Mauk’allaqta. To this circuit, we’ve added the charming town of Chivay, the Colca Canyon, the Volcanoes Viewpoint, and we’ll conclude in the “White City” of Arequipa. This is one of the new options offered by the southern region of Cusco, combined with the classic highlights of Arequipa. Let this great 3-day adventure begin!!!
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Day 1
Cusco – Q’eswachaka – Suykutambo
Pomacanchi Lake
We will stop to enjoy the lake and observe local birds such as Andean ducks, herons, and flamingos.
30 minutes
Four Lagoons Route
We will continue the route passing by Acopia, Asnacocha, and Pampamarca lagoons, surrounded by peaceful highland scenery.
1 hour
Pabellones Mini Volcano
We will make a short stop at the Pabellones mini volcano before continuing toward Q’eswachaka.
30 minutes
Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge
We will visit the last Inca bridge, renewed every year by the local communities. The guide will explain its history and traditional construction process.
1 hour
Picnic Lunch
We will enjoy a picnic lunch near the Q’eswachaka Bridge.
1 hour
Drive to Suykutambo
After lunch, we will continue the journey to the town of Suykutambo
3 hours
Dinner in Suykutambo
We will enjoy dinner and rest after the first day of the tour.
1 hour
Overnight in Suykutambo
We will spend the night in Suykutambo.
Night
Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation in Suykutambo
Day 2
Suykutambo – Three Canyons – Taqrachullo – Mauk’allaqta – Chivay
Breakfast in Suykutambo
We will start the day with breakfast before visiting the main attractions of Suykutambo.
1 hour
Drive to the Three Canyons Viewpoint
We will take a short drive to the base of the viewpoint area.
15 minutes
Three Canyons Viewpoint
We will enjoy impressive views of the Three Canyons of Suykutambo, a unique natural landscape formed by deep rock formations.
1 hour
Taqrachullo Archaeological Site
We will visit Taqrachullo, also known as María Fortaleza, where we will have one of the best panoramic views of the canyons.
1 hour
Mauk’allaqta Archaeological Site
We will continue to Mauk’allaqta, an important archaeological site connected to the ancient history of the region.
1 hour
Lunch
We will enjoy lunch before starting the journey toward Chivay.
1 hour
Drive to Chivay
We will travel by tourist transport to Chivay, passing through high Andean landscapes.
4 hours
Hotel Check-in in Chivay
Upon arrival, we will go to the hotel to leave our luggage and get ready for the evening activity.
30 minutes
La Calera Hot Springs
We will visit La Calera hot springs, a perfect place to relax after the long journey.
1 hour 30 minutes
Overnight in Chivay
We will spend the night in Chivay.
Night
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation in Chivay
Day 3
Chivay – Colca Canyon – Arequipa
Breakfast in Chivay
We will begin the day with breakfast before heading to Colca Canyon.
1 hour
Drive to Cruz del Condor
We will travel to the famous Cruz del Condor viewpoint, one of the best places to see the Andean condor.
1 hour
Cruz del Condor Viewpoint
We will enjoy the flight of the Andean condor and the impressive views of Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world.
1 hour
Maca Village
On the way back, we will make a short stop in the traditional village of Maca.
30 minutes
Buffet Lunch in Chivay
We will return to Chivay to enjoy a buffet lunch.
1 hour
Drive to Patapampa Viewpoint
We will continue the route toward Arequipa, stopping at Patapampa, the highest point of the day.
1 hour
Patapampa Volcano Viewpoint
At 4,900 meters above sea level, we will enjoy views of the surrounding volcanoes if weather conditions allow.
30 minutes
Drive to Arequipa
We will continue the journey to Arequipa, with the chance to see vicuñas along the way.
3 hours
Arrival in Arequipa
We will arrive in Arequipa at approximately 5:00 p.m., ending this unforgettable adventure.
30 minutes
Breakfast / Lunch
Included
- Private tour transportation: Cusco – Q’eswachaka – Suykutambo – Chivay – Colca – Arequipa
- Professional guide (English/Spanish)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Admission fees: Q’eswachaka Bridge and Colca Canyon
- First-aid kit
- Oxygen tank
Not Included
- Tips
- Meals not mentioned
- Admission to the hot springs, Pabellones Volcano, and other sites
Lo que debes saber
What to Bring
- Clothing suitable for cold weather
- Coat
- Hat and gloves for the evenings
- Hat
- Water
- Sunglasses, sunscreen
- Rain poncho (December–March)
- Personal medications
- Extra money in soles
- Snacks
Tour Information
- This is an adventure trip where we’ll explore parts of two departments in Peru. The drives can be a bit long, and in some sections, the roads are not in good condition.
- The highest elevation is 4,900 meters above sea level, at the volcano viewpoint.
- Please note that, for the time being, this tour can only be arranged as a private tour.
Ubicación
Arequipa, Perú
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★★★★
Jhoseph NinaHace 5 months
El tour a la Laguna Humantay fue una experiencia increíble. La organización fue excelente, el guía siempre estuvo atento y los paisajes son simplemente espectaculares. Sin duda, uno de los lugares más bonitos que he visitado. ¡Gracias a Machupicchu Andean Perú por hacer de este viaje una experiencia inolvidable!" 💙🏔️
★★★★★
Jhoseph Nina MonaresHace 5 months
¡Me encantó el City Tour en Cusco! Todo fue muy puntual y bien organizado. El guía hizo el recorrido muy entretenido y aprendí mucho sobre la historia de la ciudad y de lugares como Sacsayhuamán. Gracias a Machupicchu Andean Perú por hacer de esta experiencia un recuerdo inolvidable. ¡Los recomiendo!😊
★★★★★
Rebeca MoyaHace 2 years
Hicimos 4 tours con Yhoner y todo fue magnífico(Valle sagrado, montaña Palcoyo y Machupichu).
Lo recomendamos full, son muy amables!
Los guías que nos coordinaron fueron estupendos, no hay quejas.
Gracias por este tiempo tan agradable, espero que uds también se den la oportunidad de realizar tours con ellos!!:)
★★★★★
Alexander CastroHace 2 years
La experiencia que hemos tenido con la agencia de viajes Machu Picchu Andean ha sido maravillosa, nos organizaron todo el viaje a Perú, desde hoteles, traslados de avión dentro de Perú, traslados al aeropuerto y hoteles, los tours, es decir todo, siempre muy atentos, incluso un día que no me sentí muy bien el señor Yhoner me ofreció llevarme a una clínica. La verdad recomiendo la agencia 1000 x 1000.
En cuanto a los lugares visitados todos fueron preciosos incluyendo una de las 7 maravillas del mundo: Machu Picchu.
★★★★★
Cinthia De la torreHace 3 years
Mi viaje a Machu Picchu con la agencia Machu Picchu Andan superó todas mis expectativas, convirtiéndose en la mejor experiencia de mi vida. La organización, atención y el conocimiento que compartieron hicieron de este viaje algo inolvidable. Sin duda, recomiendo ampliamente sus servicios a cualquier persona que busque una aventura excepcional
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