Colca Canyon Full Day Tour

Colca Canyon Full Day Tour

Embark on an extraordinary journey to the beautiful Colca Canyon, where nature’s grandeur and cultural wonders converge. Join us as we pick you up from your hotel, venturing forth in our private van to this remarkable destination. Get ready to be captivated by the majestic Condor, witness the charm of colonial churches and ancient tombs, luxuriate in rejuvenating hot springs, and marvel at breathtaking volcanic panoramas.

Highlights

• Explore the Colca Canyon on a full-day tour, starting early to visit the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where you can see Andean condors soaring over one of the world’s deepest canyons.

• Enjoy stops at traditional villages like Maca and Yanque, where you’ll discover colonial churches, local markets, and Andean culture along the way.

• Feel immersed in the region’s natural beauty as you pass by pre-Inca terraces, geothermal hot springs, and the dramatic canyon landscapes before returning to Arequipa.

Meeting point

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Arequipa

What’s included

• Pick up from your accommodation in the center of Arequipa.

• Round trip tourist transportation / van or minibus.

• Breakfast

• English speaking trekking guide.

What’s excluded

• Entrance ticket to the Canyon: S/. 20 soles (Peruvians), S/. 40 soles (Latinoamericans) and S/. 70 soles (other countries).
• Entrance to the Hot Springs: S/. 15 soles / optional.
• Last lunch in Chivay / The guide will direct you to a buffet restaurant which costs S/. 30 soles / optional.

Itinerary

Embark on an unforgettable expedition to the Colca Canyon, where breathtaking vistas and cultural treasures await. Our journey begins between 03:00 and 03:30 hrs, as we pick you up from your accommodation, setting off on a comfortable private van or minibus bound for the Canyon. After a scenic 4-hour drive, we pause in Chivay to indulge in a breakfast, preparing ourselves for the wonders to come.

By 08:30 hrs, we reach the Condor’s Cross, a vantage point that unveils the beauty of the Colca Canyon. Prepare to witness the majestic Andean Condor gracefully gliding overhead, offering an up-close encounter with these magnificent creatures. Capture stunning photographs of these avian wonders, as their presence creates an extraordinary and truly unique experience within the Canyon.