Overview Colca Canyon Tour Traditional 1 Day
- Group size Minimum 2 people
Good to know
- ≈3,270 mdeep, about twice the Grand Canyon.
- 8–10 ambest time for condors at Cruz del Cóndor.
- 4,910 mPatapampa viewpoint, the highest point of the drive.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colca tourist ticket included?
Is the 1-day tour worth it?
Will I get altitude sickness?
Itinerary Colca Canyon Tour Traditional 1 Day
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DETAILED ITINERARY
02:30 am to 03:00 am – Pickup from hotels in central Arequipa.After about 3 hours on the road we reach the town of Chivay, where we have breakfast. After breakfast we drive to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, about 1 hour away: the lookout over the Colca Canyon and the place to watch the condors fly. We stay here for about 45 minutes.
On the way back we stop at the valley viewpoints to see its farming terraces, and in the town of Maca, where we visit its church. You can also try local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made with local products (optional).
Before lunch you can relax in the Yanque hot springs (optional entrance), where the thermal pools range from 35 °C to 38 °C.
12:30 pm – Lunch in Chivay (not included).
We start our return to Arequipa and stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes (Patapampa), the highest point of the road at 4,910 m (16,109 ft), with views over much of the Western Cordillera. We also make a short stop at the Toccra wetlands, where alpacas graze freely.
Skirting the Chachani volcano towards Pampa Cañahuas, we pass through an area where wild vicuñas live.
05:30 pm – Arrival in Arequipa; we drop you off near the Plaza de Armas.
Includes / Does not include Colca Canyon Tour Traditional 1 Day
Includes
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Pickup from your hotel in central Arequipa
- Continental breakfast
- Sightseeing stops throughout the tour
- Tourist transport for the whole tour
- Professional guide in Spanish and English throughout the tour
Not included
NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunch
- Colca Canyon entrance ticket:
- Peruvians: S/. 20.00
- Latin Americans: S/. 40.00
- Europe/USA: S/. 70.00
- Hot springs entrance: S/. 15.00
Prices Colca Canyon Tour Traditional 1 Day
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from US$70 per person Check dates
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
FULL-DAY COLCA CANYON TOUR FROM AREQUIPA AND THE FLIGHT OF THE ANDEAN CONDOR
On this 1-day tour we visit the Colca Canyon, known as “one of the deepest canyons in the world”, and watch one of the largest birds on the planet, the Andean condor, in flight at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. A specialized guide tells us about the history of the cultures that lived in this area. There is time for a relaxing bath in the hot springs (optional entrance) and a stop for lunch with Andean dishes (not included).
SUMMARY
Pickup time: between 02:30 am and 03:00 am
Duration: full day
End time: 05:30 pm
End point: near the Plaza de Armas
Overview
- Group size Minimum 2 people
Good to know
- ≈3,270 mdeep, about twice the Grand Canyon.
- 8–10 ambest time for condors at Cruz del Cóndor.
- 4,910 mPatapampa viewpoint, the highest point of the drive.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colca tourist ticket included?
Is the 1-day tour worth it?
Will I get altitude sickness?
-
DETAILED ITINERARY
02:30 am to 03:00 am – Pickup from hotels in central Arequipa.After about 3 hours on the road we reach the town of Chivay, where we have breakfast. After breakfast we drive to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, about 1 hour away: the lookout over the Colca Canyon and the place to watch the condors fly. We stay here for about 45 minutes.
On the way back we stop at the valley viewpoints to see its farming terraces, and in the town of Maca, where we visit its church. You can also try local drinks such as the Colca Sour, made with local products (optional).
Before lunch you can relax in the Yanque hot springs (optional entrance), where the thermal pools range from 35 °C to 38 °C.
12:30 pm – Lunch in Chivay (not included).
We start our return to Arequipa and stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes (Patapampa), the highest point of the road at 4,910 m (16,109 ft), with views over much of the Western Cordillera. We also make a short stop at the Toccra wetlands, where alpacas graze freely.
Skirting the Chachani volcano towards Pampa Cañahuas, we pass through an area where wild vicuñas live.
05:30 pm – Arrival in Arequipa; we drop you off near the Plaza de Armas.
Includes
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Pickup from your hotel in central Arequipa
- Continental breakfast
- Sightseeing stops throughout the tour
- Tourist transport for the whole tour
- Professional guide in Spanish and English throughout the tour
Not included
NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunch
- Colca Canyon entrance ticket:
- Peruvians: S/. 20.00
- Latin Americans: S/. 40.00
- Europe/USA: S/. 70.00
- Hot springs entrance: S/. 15.00
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from US$70 per person Check dates
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
FULL-DAY COLCA CANYON TOUR FROM AREQUIPA AND THE FLIGHT OF THE ANDEAN CONDOR
On this 1-day tour we visit the Colca Canyon, known as “one of the deepest canyons in the world”, and watch one of the largest birds on the planet, the Andean condor, in flight at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. A specialized guide tells us about the history of the cultures that lived in this area. There is time for a relaxing bath in the hot springs (optional entrance) and a stop for lunch with Andean dishes (not included).
SUMMARY
Pickup time: between 02:30 am and 03:00 am
Duration: full day
End time: 05:30 pm
End point: near the Plaza de Armas
