2-Day Trips in Arequipa: 7 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 248 reviews · 2 days · from $78Our pick

Spend two days traveling from Arequipa through the Colca Valley to Puno, with stops for vicuñas, alpacas, coca tea, high mountain views, hot springs, and Andean condors. You stay overnight in Chivay, then continue by guided transport to Lake Titicaca’s gateway. Guides may include Juan Pablo, Roy, Cecilia, or Lorena.

“A very nice trip. The guide and driver were professional and showed us a beautiful canyon and many other beautiful places. The food during the trip was delicious. I highly recommend it.”

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2.From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · 2 days · from $30Top rated

You’ll leave Arequipa before dawn, watch condors at Cruz del Cóndor, descend into Colca Canyon, and spend the night at Sangalle Oasis. Guides such as Carlos, Alex, Rafael, and Luigi are praised for local knowledge and steady support. The 24-kilometer route is demanding, with a 1,000-meter climb on day two.

“Fantastic trip ! Amazing scenery and great hike. But definitely make sure you are reasonably fit before the hike - the second day is virtually straight upwards. Fernando our guide was really good, imparting local knowledge and encouragement. As I was struggling on the way up he even gave me his poles ! My advice is to either bring your poles or buy two bamboo sticks when you start the hike.”

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3.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $124

Trek from Cabanaconde down into Colca Canyon, sleep at Cielo Azul Lodge in Sangalle, then climb out before sunrise. You’ll see Andean condors, terraces, villages, hot springs, and camelids. English or Spanish guiding, meals, transport, and hotel pickup are included. Guide Eveline has earned special praise, but the hike requires solid fitness.

“A couple of us in the group had heat realted sickness at first day of hiking. Our tour guide was super helpful to get us through the day. We chosed the mule ride for the next days's ascending hike. Mule operators did not seem understand that some of us were first time mule/horse riders. My foots was not adjusted to the foot cups before took off. After I screamed the mule guide stopped to put my foots in but he did not audjusted the position of side strips ( I have short legs), so my foots kept coming off the foot cups. My friend with another mule guide had the…”

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4.From Puno to Arequipa: 2 Days/1 Night Colca Canyon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 83 reviews · 2 days · from $102

Travel from Puno to Arequipa in two days, stopping at Lagunillas, Pampa Cañahuas, Patapampa, Chivay, and Cruz del Condor. You will see vicuñas, flamingos, volcanoes, and condors, sleep one night in Chivay, and have the option to visit La Calera Hot Springs. Guide quality and minibus comfort can vary.

“Loved seeing the condors and visiting Chivay and the hot springs. Good communication and very organised. The buses seemed small and limited tight space.”

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5.Colca Canyon: 2-Day Tour from Arequipa to Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 2 days · from $107

Travel for two days from Arequipa to Puno with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Pampa Cañahuas, Cruz del Condor, high-altitude lakes, and Andean viewpoints. Guides such as Irene, Raul, and Peter have earned praise for clear explanations and careful help with altitude. Chivay accommodation, meals, entrance fees, and some city transfers cost extra.

“good explanation of everything, good condor viewing, well organized, excellent guide Irene.”

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6.2 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $179

Leave Arequipa before dawn, cross Chivay, watch condors at Cruz del Condor, and hike down to Sangalle for a basic bungalow stay and warm pool. The next morning brings a steep sunrise climb to Cabanaconde, hot springs near Chivay, and a scenic transfer to Puno. The group is limited to 12.

“Booked this tour online, only to learn on the tour that everybody else just booked at the local office in Arequipa and paid literally LESS THAN HALF of what we did. Viator will not honor their "Lowest Price Guarantee" for various shady reasons (e.g. they do not accept photos of the other participants' tickets as proof because the price is stated in Peruvian Soles... yeah well, of course, they booked locally and paid in the local currency). So, buyers beware: If you absolutely have to book on Viator, make sure to always choose the local currency for payments and be prepared to be massively overcharged.”

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7.From Arequipa Trek : 2-Days of Hiking in the Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $21Best value

You’ll hike from San Miguel to San Juan de Chuccho and Sangalle Oasis, then climb out before sunrise. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the small group, with condors, Andean terraces, village meals, hot springs, and a 4,190-meter volcano viewpoint along the way. The hike is steep, hot, and best for fit walkers.

“Beautiful hike, but I wasn’t informed well enough how hard it was. Luckily i had the option to take a mule back up the second day. Our guide was great. Overall organization was good, just need to inform better about the difficulty and what to bring. Bring a head light and toilet paper;)”

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