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Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch
4.4(50)Arequipa15 hours
VIATOR3.3(7)TRIPADVISOR4.5(43)
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At a glance
Duration
15 hours
Price from
$42 / person
Location
Arequipa, Peru
Rating
4.4 / 5 · 50 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 18
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Intiperu Travel
Description
If you crave adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences, the Colca Canyon Full-Day Adventure is perfect for you! Begin your day with an early morning departure from Arequipa and journey through stunning volcanic terrain to the charming town of Chivay. Savor a traditional Andean breakfast before witnessing the awe-inspiring flight of the Andean condors at the famous Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Explore ancient pre Inca terraces, relax in natural hot springs, and indulge in a delicious regional lunch. On your return, marvel at spectacular high-altitude volcano vistas, discover unique wildlife in protected wetlands, and encounter elegant vicuñas in their natural habitat. This immersive journey combines nature, culture, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is unforgettable!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
3:00 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 7
Adult (ages 12–60)
$42
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Private Colca Canyon Day Tour 15 hours
Colca Canyon Private Full-Day : Private full-day Colca Canyon tour: condors, villages, hot springs & stunning landscapes with a dedicated guide.
Duration: 15 hours: Private full-day tour (15h) exploring Colca Canyon, villages, condors, and hot springs with a dedicated guide.
Included Meals: Includes traditional Andean breakfast and regional lunch with vegetarian options on your private full-day tour.
Colca Canyon Private Full-Day: Arequipa – Colca Canyon, Cruz del Cóndor, villages, hot springs & scenic viewpoints.
Private Transport: Private full-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa with lunch, personalized service, and breathtaking views.
Pickup included
Colca Canyon Full Day Adventure with Lunch
Pickup included
Colca Full Day + Chivay–Puno 16 hours
Chivay - Puno Tourist Transfer: Transfer from Chivay to Puno with stops at volcano viewpoint, wildlife reserve, and lagoons.
Standard Tourist Service: Shared tourist transport from Chivay to Puno with scenic stops, comfortable seating, and basic amenities on board.
Duration: 16 hours: The tour duration is extended to include travel time from Chivay to Puno, with an estimated arrival time around 7:00 PM.
Meals Included: Includes local breakfast and lunch, plus traditional herbal teas served during the Patahuasi stop (coca, muña, chachacoma).
Chivay to Puno Scenic Transfer: Chivay to Puno with stops at Mirador de Volcanes, Patahuasi Reserve, Lagunillas Viewpoint & arrival at 7 PM.
Shared Tourist Transportation: Comfortable shared bus or van for the journey from Chivay to Puno with stops at scenic viewpoints and reserves.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Arequipa
180 min
Start your Colca Canyon excursion very early at 3:00 am. We will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to begin the journey along the Yura road toward Chivay, a charming town located at 3,600 meters above sea level.
Chivay
60 min
Enjoy a local breakfast featuring fresh, typical products of the region. Try warm bread and coca tea, perfect for adjusting to the high altitude.
Mirador Cruz del Condor
Admission not included180 min
Arrive at the famous Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint where you will witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor soaring above one of the world’s deepest canyons, reaching depths of up to 3,400 meters. Learn about the canyon’s geology, rich biodiversity, and its cultural significance to local communities.
Admission not included90 min
On the return journey, stop at the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints to observe ancient pre-Inca agricultural terraces and their irrigation systems. Enjoy unique panoramic views of the Colca Valley and discover its fascinating history.
Hot Springs Chacapi
Admission not included180 min
Hot Springs and Lunch in Chivay
Relax in natural hot springs with water temperatures around 38°C (100°F), enjoying therapeutic benefits amid stunning Andean scenery. Afterwards, savor a delicious buffet lunch featuring typical regional dishes.
30 min
On the way back to Arequipa, stop at the Patapampa viewpoint at 4,910 meters above sea level to admire spectacular views of volcanoes such as Ampato, Sabancaya, and Hualca Hualca. Then visit the Tocra wetlands (bofedales) to spot diverse Andean bird species and native wildlife including llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat.
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
30 min
Continue through the Cañahuas plain, part of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you can observe elegant vicuñas. Andean camelids prized for their fine wool, freely roaming in their natural environment.
Arequipa
150 min
Conclude your tour with a scenic drive back to Arequipa, arriving around 5:00 pm.
What's included
Included
Continental style – vegetarian options available
Buffet lunch – vegetarian options available
Professional Bilingual tour Guide (english & spanish)
Pick-up from your hotel in the historic center of Arequipa or from the Plaza de Armas.
Oxygen, first aid kit.
Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Colca Canyon entrance ticket
Hot Spring entrance ticket
Personal Expenses
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait in your hotel lobby. Our guide will come to pick you up shortly. Pick-up is included only if your hotel is located in the historic center of Arequipa or near the Plaza de Armas. Otherwise, the meeting point will be in the Plaza de Armas.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
50 reviews
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How it compares in Arequipa
No. 28 by number of reviews among 359 tours in Arequipa
Excurgo comparison of 359 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch take?
Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch lasts about 15 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch cost?
Prices start at $42 per person for this Arequipa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 3:00 AM.
Can I cancel Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please wait in your hotel lobby. Our guide will come to pick you up shortly. Pick-up is included only if your hotel is located in the historic center of Arequipa or near the Plaza de Armas. Otherwise, the meeting point will be in the Plaza de Armas.
Pickup points include El Portal de San Lazaro, Hotel Cortaderas Arequipa.
What languages is Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 50 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Intiperu Travel.
Reviews(50)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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dominicbarber
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Long day but worth while
Great experience with Gilber, a long day and an early start but we got to see condors in their natural habitat. Breakfast was basic but welcomed with bread and scrambled eggs etc while the buffet lunch was really nice with a great variety. The coach was comfortable but you must wrap up as it gets cold in the early morning - layers are best so you can adjust as it warms up later. The thermal springs were fun too and well worth it. Its a tiring day but you can nap on the bus atvthe beginning and end.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! ✨ We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the Colca Canyon, the amazing sighting of the condors, and the thermal springs. We’re especially happy to hear that Gilber made your journey a memorable one; we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him.
Thank you as well for your helpful comments about the meals and the early-morning temperatures. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Arequipa soon! 🇵🇪🤍
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Y8914NStomm
September 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable experience would highly recommend visiting!
This trip was well worth the early start. The views were stunning and the tour guide was great at explaining the local culture of the area. Great value for money and would recommend to anyone.
Operator response
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! ✨ We’re delighted to know that the early start was well worth it and that you enjoyed the stunning views and learning more about the local culture. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with our guide. 🇵🇪
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Arequipa! 🤍
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cnmbeaudry
September 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful area to visit, but if you need English, make sure you are getting an English tour!
The canyon was beautiful!! The group seemed very disorganized. The restaurant we went to for both breakfast and lunch was disappointing. Cold food at breakast and very limited “options”. The tour was in Spanish and English, but seemed like the Spanish explanations were much more thorough. The stop at the hot springs was time that could have been better spent at the canyon. Overall, a long day, the sights were amazing, but we were always wondering what was going on.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. ✨ We’re very happy to know that you enjoyed the beauty of the Colca Canyon, and we’re sorry that some aspects of the tour did not meet your expectations.
We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the organization, meals, and bilingual explanations. These comments are valuable to us and help us continue improving the experience we provide. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again and giving you an even more enjoyable experience in Arequipa. 🤍
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P7410DTaugustoc
September 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Odd geography
Uncomfortable van, considering a long journey. Sometimes hot.
Operator response
Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco. ✨ Lamentamos saber que o conforto da van e a temperatura durante o trajeto não tenham sido ideais, especialmente considerando a duração do percurso.
Agradecemos sinceramente por nos sinalizar esses detalhes. Seus comentários são importantes para continuarmos aprimorando nosso serviço e proporcionando uma experiência cada vez mais agradável aos nossos passageiros. 🇵🇪🤍
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fabianpO7448XT
August 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Spectacular to see so many condors in a single place. Excellent lunch.
The hot springs, from my point of view, were not to my liking. And the bus microphone didn't work very well, with moments where the information wasn't understood very well, whether in Spanish or English.
Operator response
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. ✨ Sentimos que las aguas termales no hayan sido de su agrado y, especialmente, que el inconveniente con el micrófono haya dificultado escuchar parte de la información durante el recorrido.
Agradecemos mucho que nos haya comentado estos detalles, ya que nos ayudan a seguir mejorando cada aspecto de nuestro servicio. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirlo nuevamente y brindarle una experiencia aún más agradable en Arequipa. 🇵🇪🤍
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692odiliav
August 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
too little time to see the Condors
We booked the Colca Canyon tour to see the Condors. We did the tour via Inti Peru travel and we were the only English-speaking tourists. The rest of the guests were locals.
The tour started at 03:00 and it was extremely cold in the bus. The heating was not turned on, which resulted in frozen windows on the inside and chattering teeth.
The guide reported everything in Spanish and regularly forgot (and only at the end) to mention it in English as well. The best time to see condors is from 7:30 to 9:00 am, and because of unnecessary photo stops along the way (which we could have made on the way back too), we didn't arrive until 9 o'clock!
We saw the condors, but we were actually too late!
Lunch (buffet) was very good.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience and your feedback.
Our Colca Full Day tour is operated in both Spanish and English. Some days we have more Latin American travelers and other days more international visitors, but our guides are expected to provide the same essential information in both languages. We appreciate your comment and will continue reinforcing this with our team.
As this is a full-day experience with an early departure and changing high-altitude conditions, the journey can be tiring and temperatures can vary considerably. We always recommend travelers come prepared for this.
We’re very happy you enjoyed the buffet! We carefully select our restaurant partners to provide a quality experience throughout the tour.
Thank you for traveling with INTI PERU TRAVEL. We are always learning and improving so that every traveler can enjoy the beauty of Colca with us.
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raulg259
August 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
If you have days, do the trekking one
The excursion is very long, a lot of travel to see 3-4 things, but well, we already knew that. As a drawback, the cold that it was on the bus on the way there, it was night and upon climbing to the 4900 meters the windows had ice on the inside. Being some of the most visited sites, a ton of people everywhere. A shame not to have had more time to do the trekking one.
Operator response
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! 😊
Es cierto, el Colca Full Day es un recorrido intenso, pensado principalmente para viajeros que tienen poco tiempo y quieren conocer los principales atractivos del cañón en un solo día.
Para quienes cuentan con más tiempo, recomendamos mucho el Colca 2D/1N o el trekking, ya que permiten disfrutar del paisaje con más calma, conocer las comunidades y vivir el cañón de una manera totalmente diferente. 🏔️✨
También agradecemos su comentario sobre el frío durante el trayecto; son detalles que tomamos en cuenta para seguir mejorando.
¡Esperamos que puedan volver a Arequipa y hacer ese trekking que quedó pendiente! Será un gusto recibirlos nuevamente. 😊
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scarlettb212
August 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic
The overall tour was very interesting and definitely value-for-money. We got to see many sites. Mario was fantastic! As the only non-spanish speaker in our group, he personally translated what he had said to everyone else to me afterwards, so I understood the information. I would recommend to anyone!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊
We’re very happy to know you enjoyed the tour and all the places we visited. Mario will be especially happy to read your words! Making sure every traveler feels included and understands the experience, regardless of language, is very important to us.
Thank you for recommending INTI PERU TRAVEL. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru!
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T7854CKpaulb
August 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Long day but awe inspiring visit
Firstly this is an epic day. The Colca canyon is awe inspiring and the opportunity to see the majestic condors in their natural habitat is a privilege. Getting there is an absolute mission. It’s a lot of driving for a day but manageable and the driver got us there and back. The guide was ok although didn’t seem clear on whether lunch was including or not. When I showed my email this was all sorted. The buffet was very good with tasty and well cooked food. The visit to the thermal baths was ok although I believe there are bigger and better baths available than the ones we went too. My only real criticism was the lack of communication beforehand with no confirmation of pick up time (all other tours have done this). This would have been helpful due the early start. All in all, a good day.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
We’re delighted that you enjoyed the breathtaking landscapes of the Colca Canyon and the unforgettable opportunity to see the Andean condors in their natural habitat.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication before the tour. Comments like yours help us continue improving every detail of our service. We're glad the lunch arrangement was quickly clarified and that you enjoyed the buffet.
Thank you for trusting INTI PERU TRAVEL, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in southern Peru!
Warm regards,
INTI PERU TRAVEL Team
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julena702
July 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Be careful with the agency
We took the Andaraperutours tour with the full day in Colca. The truth is that the agency disappointed us. They sent us a PDF of what the trip includes, and breakfast and lunch were included. Well, it turns out that when we went to eat, they told us it wasn't included and that we had to pay 90 soles; we told them that the PDF clearly stated it was in the pack, and they replied that it wasn't updated and that now it wasn't. Shameful; we reproached them that they couldn't do things like that; if you have sent an itinerary, you cannot change it, and in ours, lunch was included. We only received a "sorry, but you have to pay." The food was not good and it was very expensive.
The breakfast was also half a slice of ham with half a slice of cheese and bread.
Aside from that, the trip was as long as it was expensive. The only thing worth it is the condor viewpoint; the rest is a tourist trap.
Operator response
Hola. Lamentamos mucho que la experiencia que describes no haya sido satisfactoria.
Sin embargo, por la información que compartes, entendemos que el servicio fue contratado y operado por otra agencia de viajes, por lo que esta reseña no corresponde a un servicio brindado por INTI PERÚ TRAVEL.
Te agradeceríamos mucho si pudieras revisar y publicar tu comentario en el perfil de la empresa con la que realizaste la reserva. Esto ayuda a que las opiniones lleguen al operador correspondiente y evita afectar la reputación de otras empresas que no participaron en tu viaje.
Te deseamos una mejor experiencia en tus próximos viajes y agradecemos tu comprensión.
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