Top Things to do in Colca Canyon
The 10 Best Tours in Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
Discover the best top things to do in Colca Canyon, Peru including Colca Canyon: 2 Day Tour from Arequipa, Colca Magic Destination, trekking 3 days huaruro route, 6-Day: Full South to Lima from the Lake, Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno, Colca Canyon / Full day tour, Colca Canyon: One of the deepest canyons in the world, Private Trekking to the Colca Canyon, 6-Day: Full South from Lima to Puno, Colca Full Day .
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1. Colca Canyon: 2 Day Tour from Arequipa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest places on earth, on an overnight trip from Arequipa. Home to the Andean Condor, the valley has pre-Incan roots and features Spanish colonial towns. Take in stunning views of volcanoes and the valley's terraces.
Inclusions: Pickup from hotels (Only near Downtown Arequipa), Overnight accommodation in 3 star hotel., Breakfast, Entrance ticket to Colca Canyon
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hot springs entrance tickets
Reviewed By Joe B
We LOVED this spot...it was the highlight of our trip and we are so glad that we did it! Highly recommend the experience! Our family did not do a guided tour so I can't speak to that. We were in our personal vehicle and drove from Huanuco to Huallay. The drive took about 3 hours and most of it was the Carretera Central, the heavily-trafficked 2-lane highway that links Lima to the jungle side of Peru. We went up to 14366 feet but dropped back down to about 13500ish when we got to Huallay. Huallay is a national park with an exorbitant s/2 (about 75 cents) entrance fee,. There is parking next to the entrance. You can also request a guide for the hikes that they offer...one is a 3-hour route and the other is 5 hours. Our group preferred to just take off on our own...the route is marked fairly clearly and honestly there is a lot of just open plain so it's not hard to get your bearings and head back to the entrance. It was about 40 degrees, I think...our jungle crew was not well equipped--we were in layers with a fleece, tennis shoes, and wool hats and gloves purchased in Huanuco--but we were not too cold. The ground is marshy, so be prepared for damp feet. We also took in thermoses with hot water for mate de coca, as well as snacks. The park itself is amazing! Our kids had a fantastic time climbing and exploring and hiking. Thankfully no one got altitude sickness although we were all developing headaches by the time we left about 4 hours later. We are so very glad that we went!
2. Colca Magic Destination
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this service you will visit the Canyon and the Colca Valley considered one of the deepest canyons on the planet and its enchanted villages that surrounds it. Observing the famous flight of the Condor. You will also enjoy its delicious cuisine, typical of the southern region of the country.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Tourist transport with air conditioning, clean and disinfected with a disinfection certificate., 01 hotel night in the town of Chivay., Hotel taxes, Professional tour guide (English - Spanish).
Exclusions: Tourist entrance to the Colca Canyon (Foreigner pays S / 70.00; National pays S / 20.00), Entrance to the Thermal Baths of "La Calera" General income S / 15.00, Lunches and dinners.
3. trekking 3 days huaruro route
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour will allow you to know the most beautiful places in the Colca Canyon, such as the Cruz del Condor, Llahuar, the Huaruro Waterfall and the Sanchez Oasis. To make this tour normally requires 4 days, we are organizing it in three days, so that more travelers can enjoy it since we know that many do not have many days. so that it is not so demanded, the first day we will help ourselves with a mobility of cabanaconde to the town of Belen, which will save us 5 hours of walking, this makes us able to make this route that normally does in 4 days, In three beautiful days full of adventures. This tour is special and highly recommended by our company.
Inclusions: It includes 3 breakfasts. first breakfast in chivay, second breakfast in fure, third breakfast in cabanaconde, 3 lunches first lunch in llahuar, second lunch in sangalle, third lunch in chivay., Two dinners first dinner in fure, second dinner in sangalle., round trip transportation: one way (arequipa - cabanaconde - llahuar) and return cabanaconde - arequipa, lodging: first night in the town of fure, second night in the oasis of sangalle, guide. English and Spanish
Exclusions: tourist ticket, mandatory payment of admission to the Colca Canyon. latino 40.0, foreigner 70.0 soles, hot springs of the last day, is optional, price 15.00 soles, snack and drinks
Reviewed By kp327
Beautiful views during both days. We were lucky to enjoy the mountains in their full green glory during the summer rainy season without any rain. The hike, especially on its second day with a brutal uphill, is challenging, hence not recommended if you are completely out of shape or have issues with your knees. The accommodation for our overnight stay is pretty and the pool came as a nice surprise after a long hike in the first day. Our guide was Rafael. Very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, punctual and funny. 5 stars for Rafael.
4. 6-Day: Full South to Lima from the Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Explore the second deepest canyon in the world at the Colca Canyon, or lose yourself in the pale streets of the White City – Arequipa See the mysterious Nazca Lines for free with our visit to the Nazca Lines Viewing Tower, or we can help you to book your flight (overnight stay required) – Nazca Take on the famous dune buggies and try your hand at sandboarding on the only desert oasis in South America – Huacachina Visit The Poor Man’s Galapagos via speedboat, and see some of the best of untouched Peruvian wildlife, from penguins to sea lions – Paracas
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, Nazca Viewing Tower, Pisco Vineyard Guided Tour, Paracas National Reserve Tour, Chincha Secret Slaves Tunnels, Bilingual guide
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By Pradeep K
Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.
5. Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This trip from Colca (Chivay) to Puno by Nativa Express bus, the trip is approximately 6 hours, during the trip we will make 4 stops in tourist places and visit each tourist attraction with the guide: • “Mirador de los Andes”: located at 4900 m.a.s.l. we will stop to observe the “Volcanoes” Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca Hualca, Mismi (source where the Amazon River is born) and the Chila mountain range. • “Patahuasi”: Located in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, which is located behind the Chachani volcano, we will find vicunas, llamas and alpacas. Place where we can taste hot drinks; at this point you can also make use of the SS.HH. • “Lagunillas”: Panoramic view of the small lakes that appear to be mirrors reflecting the sky, it is also the habitat of the Andean flamingos and other birds. Every place wi will visit approximately 10 to 15 minutes, where passengers can ask questions to the guide, take photos and explore the attraction that will make this experience unforgettable.
Inclusions: * 4 Stop during the Trip. , * Snack (water bottle, sandwich, coffee)., * Free Wifi., * Toilet on the bus., * Attention on board professional bilingual guide Spanish - English., * Individual light for reading., * Air-conditioned bus (air conditioning or heating)., * Chargers for cell phones, tablets, laptops.
Exclusions: Extras.
Reviewed By 831jacopog
Toda mi vida voy a estar agradecido con Esteban de Nativa Express por ayudarme a realizar mi sueno de subirme al Mismi, la montana de 5597 m. a cuyas faldas se encuentra la naciente mas remota del Rio Amazonas! Mas alla del fascino y del simbolismo del lugar, se trata de un lugar increible y que sin un guia local experto seria practicamente imposible que visitar! Es increible la capacidad de orientacion de Esteban en el medio de la nada. El tuvo mucha pacienca y nos ayudo mucho (mi pareja tenia bastante soroche). Cuando el tiempo empezo a cambiar, Esteban se dio cuenta antes que nosotros de que un temporal estaba llegando y su conocimiento de la montana probablemente nos salvo la vida!!! Ha sido un dia inolvidable, tal vez el mas feliz de toda mi vida!!! Incluso el transporte en carro para llegar al empiezo del camino no ha sido nada aburrido: el paisaje es increible, casi de otro planeta... y Esteban ademas de conocer todo de la flora, fauna e historia local, es un hombre muy simpatico con miles de anectodas para contar! Si quieren visitar cualquier parte (remota o no) de la zona del Colca, olvidense de las agencia super caras y super turisticas que operan en Arequipa y ponganse en contacto con Nativa Express, preguntando por Esteban de una: van a ahorrar mas del 90% de lo que gastarian con un tour desde Arequipe y tendrian la ocasion de hacerlo de la forma mas autentica!!! ----- All my life I'm gonna be thankfull to Esteban from Nativa Express for helping me in realize my dream to climb Mismi, the 5597 m. mountain where you can find the furthest Amazon River spring! This is not only a fascinating and symbolic place but also an incredible natural area which would be impossible to visit without an expert local guide! Esteban's orientation skills in the middle of nowhere are unbelivable! He had much pacience with us and he helped us a lot (mi girl had pretty much altitude sickness). When the weather began to change, Esteban quicly understand that a storm was coming and I would definetly say that his knowledge of the mountain literaly saved our lifes!!! It's been an unforgettable day, maybe the happiest of my life!!! Even the car transportation to the beginning of the walk was not boring at all: the landscape is incredible, othe planet like... and Esteban moreover than knowing everything about local plants, animals and history, he is a very nice person with thousands of stories to tell! If you wanna visit part (remote or not) of Colca area, forget about super exprensive and touristy agencies in Arequipa and put contact directly Nativa Express, asking for Esteban: you will save more than 90% of the price you would spend for a tour from Arequipa and you would have the occasion to do that in the most authentic way!!!
6. Colca Canyon / Full day tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Come and enjoy an impressive Full day tour through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Disconnect at least one day from the city and fully enjoy the nature that surrounds this valley. Our guide will show you all the beauties such as the huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads, follow our route to different tiny towns and of course visit the relaxing hot springs.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast
Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the Colca Canyon: 70 soles per person, Entrance ticket to the Hot Springs, We can buy a buffet lunch for 30 soles
Reviewed By Jaime N
Our tour guide, David, was absolutely brilliant and his knowledge, humour, friendliness and problem-solving skills are what made the tour such a success. He provided us with lots of fascinating commentary, made sure everyone's dietary requirements were met at the restaurants, ensured nobody felt left behind on the short hikes, and he was always happy to answer all our questions. He even sourced clean towels for our visit to the hot springs so that we didn't need to rent any. Worth every single penny we paid for this tour.
7. Colca Canyon: One of the deepest canyons in the world
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join us to appreciate the beauty of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in Peru. As well as the emblematic flight of the condor, the wonderful town of Chivay surrounded by platforms and much more Visit also the La Calera thermal baths, whose temperature is perfect to replenish energy.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Specialized Guide, Lodging at INKARI LODGE COLCA
Exclusions: Tourist Ticket (BTC), Food (Lunches, Dinners), Entrance to the Thermal Baths
8. Private Trekking to the Colca Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Colca Canyon is famously considered one of the deepest in the world and home to the most amazing samples of flora and fauna. This canyon is 4160 meters deep and is excellent for any trekking lover. We love to show the beauties of our country and that is why our guide will be focused solely on ensuring that your experience is the best from start to finish.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, First aid kit, Blankets for the cold, 01 night accommodation in Sangalle, Shared mobility until the start of the trek, Bilingual guide in private service
Exclusions: BTC - Tourist entrance ticket to Colca, Entrance ticket to La Calera thermal baths, Personal gear
Reviewed By LisaHiHo
This day trip ist perfect to get out of the city for a while. It's just about an hours ride outside of Arequipa. We visited Yura Viejo first which ist very small but in a beautiful sourrounding. Then went on a hike through a small canyon to a waterfall. You have to wade through the water quite a bit which was a lot of fun for our six year old. He did not even ask once 'are we there yet' ;-) The waterfall is beautiful as is the landscape. Our guide was great and our driver very relaxed, too. The termal baths are ok, maybe not a must-do, but our son loved the warm water. Overall a great Tour.
9. 6-Day: Full South from Lima to Puno
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 10 reviews
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America. – Huacachina Make a quick stop (30 minutes) to see the Nazca Lines for free, or let us assist with a Nazca Lines flight (overnight stay required). – Nazca Tour or trek the second deepest canyon in the world at the Colca Canyon. – Arequipa Take a boat to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and visit families living on the floating islands. – Puno Free hotel/hostel pickups and dropoffs at every stop. Avoid ripoffs and unsafe taxis.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, Horse Exhibition, Chincha Secret Slaves Tunnels, Pisco Vineyard Guided Tour, Nazca Viewing Tower, Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By Pradeep K
Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.
10. Colca Full Day
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
The Colca Full Day is an experience to contemplate the majestic formation of the Colca Valley, its natural attributes, from its viewpoints, hot springs, fauna, small towns and colonial churches. It must be taken into account that, the Colca Valley hosts the second deepest canyon in the world.
Inclusions: Transport, Box type, Guide
Exclusions: Tourist Ticket to the Colca Canyon (BTC), Ticket to thermal baths, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By shppo
Whilst the idea of visiting a volcanic quarry might not be top of many people’s bucket list we found the trip entertaining and informative. Our guides met us at our hotel in a car and took us to Cayma, one of the districts of Arequipa to see how the Sillar Stone was commonly used. A very peaceful, and typical district Square. Then after a quick stop overlooking a panorama featuring all three of Arequipa’s volcanoes we headed to the first quarry. Its a literal, working quarry, although it feels very much like it is trying to pivot to tourism, with some decorative sculptures appearing. We had a demonstration of stone cutting, including the chance to split the huge chucks of rock ourselves. It really showed how hard the work is. Next to another note un-used quarry which features a ravine walk along a dried out river bed. We saw unusual-rock formations and historic rock carvings. Then we were dropped back at our hotel. Overall there was a good mix of things to see and do. Whilst my wife was bored by rock cutting, she loved walking the dried river bed, so i would say a good mix for couples! The guides were knowledgable, fluent in english, charming, and attentive to our questions and observations. A great few hours well spent. Highly recommended!
