Chivay to Puno Transfer with Guide and Andean Stops
From €40 per person
See availability →A Chivay to Puno transfer that doubles as a sightseeing day: four viewpoint and wildlife stops, a bilingual guide and a bus run by the tour operator itself.
The Chivay to Puno transfer turns a long road day into part of the trip. You travel the high Andean route with a certified guide who speaks English and Spanish, and the bus stops where the scenery is worth a look. The journey takes about six hours and saves you a day for sightseeing.
The stops follow the road in order:
- Mirador de los Andes, for the Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca Hualca and Mismi volcanoes, the Chila range and the small stone cairns called apachetas
- Tocrapampa, where llamas and alpacas graze and, with some luck, vicuñas appear
- Patahuasi, in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, with hot herbal drinks such as chachacoma and muña, crafts and souvenirs
- Lagunillas, a lookout over small lakes that mirror the sky, home to Andean flamingos depending on the season
The tour includes the transport, the guide and a bottle of water. The bus has ergonomic leather seats, seat belts, chargers, air conditioning or heating, wifi and a toilet. In Puno, hotels in the historic centre may be reached directly, while hotels outside the centre are not covered.
It also works well after a Colca Canyon full-day tour or trek, since those finish in Chivay around midday, where this bus starts. It is not suited to pregnant women or to people with altitude sickness.