Chivay to Puno Journey with Andean Viewpoints and Lagunillas
From €40 per person
See availability →A Chivay to Puno journey with three viewpoints: volcanoes at 4,900 metres, vicuñas and herbal tea in a national reserve, and the Lagunillas lakes.
The Chivay to Puno journey is a comfortable transfer that doubles as a small expedition. It starts in Chivay (Colca) and crosses the high Andes, pausing three times at places chosen for what the landscape offers.
The Mirador de los Andes sits at 4,900 metres above sea level, looking across to the volcanoes Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca Hualca and Mismi, where the Amazon River rises. The Chila range is in sight, and so are the apachetas, the stone cairns built by travellers. Next comes Patahuasi in Pampa Cañahuas, inside the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, with the Chachani volcano as a backdrop. Vicuñas, llamas and alpacas live here, and you can warm up with chachacoma or muña tea and look at local crafts. Facilities are available. Finally, Lagunillas overlooks a scatter of little lakes reflecting the sky, where Andean flamingos and other birds live.
- The ride between the two towns
- Three viewpoint pauses
- Arrival near the Plaza de Armas in Puno, or at your hotel if arranged in advance
The trip lasts about seven hours with a guide in English or Spanish. Meals, drinks and personal expenses are extra, and it is not suitable for people with altitude sickness.