Colca Canyon Forum

March 18, 2009 trip to Peru

Posted by travelingkat

... of these destinations, and how long to allow at each, and if my list is too crowded (I'd have to drop Arequipa/Colca Canyon, unfortunately). Past travels in some other countries, I've been able to find 12-15 passenger vans going to certain sites ...

Puno - Colca Canyon - Arequipa

Posted by foreverperu

... ? How much is it, how long etc .... ?? Because we don't have so much time, we would like to go from Puno to Colca Canyon for one night and after that to Arequipa. Thank you all in advance ! From Puno to Arequipa by bus and them another bus ...

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Posted by wakingdream

QUOTE By all means come back by way of Arequipa and if time permits visit Colca Canyon. I loved both Arequipa and Colca Canyon. By far a major highlight on our trip. Don't miss it! And yes, didn't like Puno.

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Posted by mmbcross

... Copacabana to Arequipa. You may have to change buses in Puno. There may not be an overnight service. Wed. 6 - Arequipa. Colca Canyon is a minimum 2-day, 1-night affair. Depending on transportation from Copacabana to Arequipa, you may be able to squeeze ...

Itinerary advicce for single female traveller in Peru?

Posted by racie23

... that after that I will head to the Amazon (North of South I am not sure). Then to Puno and Lake Titicaca, then to Arequipo and Colca Canyon, then to Nasca, Pisca, Ica and then to Lima for only a day or two before flying back to the US on the 15th. How&# ...

Puno - Colca Canyon - Arequipa

Posted by mmbcross

... tourist shuttle service between , which is the main town in the Colca Valley. You will not find a regular direct bus from Puno to Colca. If you are coming from Puno you will have to get off the bus in the middle of the alitiplano at the road junction and ...

Peru, 19 Dec 2008 to 4 Jan 2009

Posted by silvi

... . hola, Well, I will be in peru at more or less the same time (christmas till mid of january) for seeing cusco, arequipa, colca canyon, machu pichu and titicacasee. If possible I also want to do a trekking tour that ends up near Machu Pichu (but one ...

peru in October-November, 14 days

Posted by paola.dnepr

... and fligh back home on 9 of November 2008. What I am going to do is to visit some famous places, like Lima, Paracas, Nazcka, Colca Canyon, Arequipa, Puno - Cusco, Machu Picchu. That's it for now. If you plan your trip to Peru for theese days, please ...

March 18, 2009 trip to Peru

Posted by travelingkat

... to Arequipa to catch a flight to Cusco, maybe I could stay a day to see the Canyon (knew this might be stretching it). Colca Canyon, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes are all near each other, and most tours do this part in 3 days time. ...

Itinerary advicce for single female traveller in Peru?

Posted by racie23

... 39;m thinking I will head to the Southern Amazon, then go to Puno and see Lake Titicaca etc..,then go to Arequipa and see Colca Canyon, from there head north and hit the Nasca Lines, Ica SandBoarding, Pisca and the Islas Balletas and then up to Lima and ...

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Posted by buffalochi

... . If we can get an overnight bus to Puno from Cusco (possible?) that would put us in Copacabana through Sunday, 5/3. Would Arequipa/Colca Canyon, through to Ica and around to Lima by the 9th be too much cramming? Would the Amazon at Tambopata be too much ...

Peruvian Adventure

Posted by wakingdream

... thousands of miltary officials with these huge shields and massive guns. A bit intimidating, but we didn't experience any trouble tho. Colca Canyon would be a favourite for me as well. You can get a tour from Arequipa. We took a few days and did a ...

Puno - Colca Canyon - Arequipa

Posted by selters01

Hey there, anyone has any axperience with this trip ? How much is it, how long etc .... ?? Because we don't have so much time, we would like to go from Puno to Colca Canyon for one night and after that to Arequipa. Thank you all in advance !

Machu Picchu

Posted by wakingdream

... more: Great link! I've experienced that trip myself and it was excellent! Chivay is a beautiful little town. The Colca Canyon is magnificent and the condors? Amazing! Though Machu Picchu is definitely a must-see, so are all these other ...

Peruvian Adventure

Posted by whereshegoes

Here are the stops: Ica, Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines Arequipa, Colca Canyon Cuzco, Macchu Picchu Manu National Park Any info on how best to get around, recommended buses through Lima > Ica > Nazca > Arequipa > Cuzco, then ...

The TravelPod South American Start Kit

Posted by philmc

... ;Gringo Trail" in parts of South America, with Cusco at the centre, and including Machu Picchu, Nazca and Colca canyon (All southern Peru) and various other places. The Gringo trail is great for partying with other travellers, but take time to go ...

Ideas for 4 week itinerary?

Posted by kathryn77

... about instantly!) Here goes.....there's so much to see.... .... , and then a , which is also home to the Colca Canyon. You can go out on to Lake Titicaca from Puno and with no electricity/outside toilets etc (just candles and traditional basic ...

Any suggestions for travel Buenos Aires - Cusco?

Posted by rogerbid

... to Arequipa railway for the return trip to make a change). Stay a night or two there. You may want to take a side trip to spectacular Colca Canyon to see the condors. Then a direct bus from Arequipa to Santiago. Not much to see on the way, just lots of ...

Any suggestions for travel Buenos Aires - Cusco?

Posted by mmbcross

... to Arequipa railway for the return trip to make a change). Stay a night or two there. You may want to take a side trip to spectacular Colca Canyon to see the condors. Then a direct bus from Arequipa to Santiago. Not much to see on the way, just lots of ...

I need Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador advice

Posted by hdh

... about. Like wakingdream I haven't been to La Paz but have heard great things about it, and certainly we loved the chunk of Bolivia we did get to. You can also go into the jungle from La Paz via Rurrenabaque, and it's a lot cheaper than in Peru.

Independent Travel v Organised Trips

Posted by wakingdream

The only tour I've taken with a guide has been through the Colca Canyon in Peru for two days and it was great! It would have been impossible to have the same experience going it alone as the distance is far and the roads are much less than ...