A six-day May–October licensed-road journey with two acclimatisation days in Arequipa, a bounded Chivay and public canyon-viewpoint visit, and a confirmed high-road finish in Puno. Condors, hikes and lake boats are never included promises.
Arequipa, Colca & Puno High-Road is a 520 km one-way journey (staffed road transport). It works best as a 6-day trip; the plan below is the 6-day version for July, built from 180 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
Arequipa public UNESCO historic-centre day→Arequipa public acclimatisation and neighbourhood day→ 160 kmChivay reserved high-pass arrival day→Chivay public valley-heritage day→ 60 kmCruz del Cóndor confirmed public canyon-viewpoint day→ 300 kmPuno reserved high-road arrival and public city day
What you'll see
Monasterio de Santa Catalina
Wander colorful cloisters in this enclosed city-like monastery.
Arequipa public UNESCO historic-centre day
Arequipa public acclimatisation and neighbourhood circuit
Keep a low-exertion public neighbourhood and museum day before the high pass; no volcano climb, riding or provider tour is included.
Arequipa public acclimatisation and neighbourhood day
Chivay reserved high-pass arrival circuit
Use the reserved licensed high-pass transfer and a bounded Chivay arrival. Do not add a canyon descent or strenuous activity after the altitude gain.
Chivay reserved high-pass arrival day
Chivay public valley-heritage circuit
Use public Chivay and valley heritage on the reviewed road corridor. Thermal baths, remote branches and provider activities remain optional.
Chivay public valley-heritage day
Cruz del Cóndor confirmed public canyon-viewpoint circuit
Visit the public signed canyon viewpoint through confirmed licensed transport and current ticket controls. A condor sighting is never promised.
Cruz del Cóndor confirmed public canyon-viewpoint day
Puno reserved high-road arrival and public city circuit
Use the confirmed high-road transfer and a bounded public Puno arrival orientation. Lake Titicaca boats and island visits require separate current bookings.
Puno reserved high-road arrival and public city day
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús de Arequipa
Marvel at elaborate Andean Baroque carvings on this volcanic rock church.
Arequipa public UNESCO historic-centre day
Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Arequipa
Observe thick sillar walls and brick vaults in this mestizo-style convent.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October
A six-day May–October licensed-road journey with two acclimatisation days in Arequipa, a bounded Chivay and public canyon-viewpoint visit, and a confirmed high-road finish in Puno. Condors, hikes and lake boats are never included promises.
