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Wonderful.
Very nice trick! Great agency, the ticket price for the entrance to the canyon is included in it. We had a great driver with an extraordinary guide (Judith) who passed on her knowledge and love of her country. Very nice experience.
Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa
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At a glance
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Arequipa, Peru
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5 · 34 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Arequipa Tour
Description
*Join this full day trip to Colca Canyon leaving early in the morning from your hotel including tourist transportation and and official English tour guide. *If you do not have much time and you want to know the spectacular Colca Valley this one of the the best option. *Enjoy impressive Andean landscapes live culture and know one the deepest canyon in the world.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 2:30 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 13–85)
- $35
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
Please wait us ready at 2:30am. Between 2:30am to3:00am we leave from Arequipa City at first we are going to start the pick ups from the hotels. Then we are going to start our travel to the Colca Canyon.
Chivay
After 3 hours direct driving we are going to get to Chivay town in the Colca valley and there we stop to have breakfast.
Plaza de Armas
We are going to visit this smal village
Iglesia Santa Ana
We are going to visit this small village and his beautifull church
Mirador Cruz del Condor
After previus visits we continue driving towards the most visited point the “ Cross of the Condor or mirador Cruz del condor in spanish” there we are able to see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condor there we spend for approximately 1.5-hour. Then we visit the area that presents beautiful typical towns, like Yanque & Maca, colonial churches, gently people with typical needlework dresses, hundreds of pre-inca terraces still in use with Andean growing like corn, quinua, kiwicha among others.
Colca Canyon
We are going to stop in each touristic viewpoints.
Hot Springs Chacapi
We are going to stop at the hot spring to enjoy in the pools 30 to 35 celcius.
Plaza de Armas de Chivay
Lunch stop about 40 minutes. Not included in the price and it is optional.
Abra Patapampa
We are going to stop at the highest viewpoint called Volcanoes viewpoint.
Patahuasi
We will cross through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve where we could appreciate alpacas, llamas, vicuñas and migratory birds such as flamingos.
Plaza de Armas
At approximately 18:00h we get back to the Arequipa city. End of the tour. City center drop off.
What's included
Included
Professional Official English guide
Tourist transport-Shared
Hotel pickup
Breakfast
Not included
Hot Spring and Lunch *optional
BTC Colca ticket Pay in cash on arrival
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from hotels that are located in the centre area of Arequipa city - Downtown
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
34 reviews
How it compares in Arequipa
- No. 36 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Warm clothes
- Sun protect
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 Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa take?
Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa lasts about 16 hours. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Arequipa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:30 AM.
Can I cancel Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa 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. We pick up from hotels that are located in the centre area of Arequipa city - Downtown Pickup points include Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen, Casona Plaza Hotel AQP.
What languages is Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa 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 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 34 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Arequipa Tour.
Reviews(34)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Only 1-hour in Colca Canyon
This was a long 16-hour tour, yet we only spent about one hour at Colca Canyon—the main reason we booked it. Unfortunately, the condors only began to appear about 30 minutes into our visit, once it warmed up, leaving us with very little time to enjoy them. Our group of six had expected to spend 2–3 hours at the canyon, so this was a major disappointment.
Operator response
Dear travelers Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your desire to spend more time at Colca Canyon, especially to enjoy the condors. This tour is designed for travelers with limited time who wish to experience this amazing destination despite the long distances involved—over 10 hours of driving. As a shared tour, we follow a fixed itinerary to accommodate all guests, some of whom continue to Puno or other activities. Because of this, we cannot extend the time at the Condor Cross viewpoint, and we also need to make room for other groups visiting the site. We truly value your comments, and based on this feedback, we are working on developing a new product that better meets these expectations. We appreciate your understanding and hope you were still able to enjoy the beauty of the canyon. Thanks
M
Flight of the Condors
It is a very long day but seeing those large birds soaring makes it worthwhile. Unfortunately the bus was uncomfortable, it was hot and the seating was difficult. Seats reclined way back and it was a bit of agony in the back Our guide Judith was great! Knowledgeable, funny, engaging and super helpful. She knows so much and shared about the geography, the history, the developments and the changes
S
We saw a condor!
The weather was cloudy and there was some fog, but the guide managed to move the bus while looking at the sky so we could see the condors, so we were able to see them at a place that wasn't a viewpoint. thank you very much. It was a very fulfilling tour.
E
Great tour, really...
Great tour, really enjoyable day. The tour guide was brilliant. He had each stop perfectly timed. I have no critisism for this tour and would 100% encourage people to go on it.
H
Judy was a great guide
Judy was a great guide. Answering all questions and providing useful info of the areas we passed. Trip wise the van was completely full and not bad. But other tour companies had better roomy vans. Over all very good experience
A
The guide was excellent...
The guide was excellent in his explanation of each area we saw, history of the region and the condors. I did not give five stars only because of the drop off. After picking us up at 3:00 am at our hotel they drop you off at 6:00 pm at a central drop off. If would have been nice to know that we had to find our way back to our hotel after a 16 hour day
Operator response
Dear Alexander We value your feedback as it will help us with the next customers. We are going to work on an option to improve the drop off and improve this aspect. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you, Gloria
B
Nice places, COVID protocol none
The places we visited very nice the excursion was worth it. We did it with Liam Tours guide Jhonny more or less, I think it is important to emphasize that the COVID protocols were not complied with and this is the responsibility of the guide. We were in a minivan 12 people approx 80% without chins, without aeration, seems very irresponsible. Jhonny just told anecdotes...
M
Better then expected
Beat my expectations, thought it'd be much worse but was definitely worth it for how cheap it is. Better then expected.
B
Great day trip
Great trip with local history of the colca canyon and the local people with a few encounters of wildlife, and incredible landscapes
Operator response
Dear Brian Thank you for visiting Peru we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it and thank you for your feedback. Best regards, Gloria Mamani
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