Colca Canyon Tours from Arequipa: The 15 We Recommend

1.From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 982 reviews · 14 hours · from $42Our pick

Start before dawn from Arequipa and spend a full day exploring the Colca region with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Nelson, Angel, or Walter. See condors at Cruz del Cóndor, alpacas and vicuñas, pre-Inca terraces, hot springs, Andean viewpoints, and a buffet lunch. Expect a long but well-packed day.

“It was a well-organized day trip. We saw condors, did a short hike, had a delicious lunch. I would strongly recommend this tour!”

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

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

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

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

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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4.Colca Canyon Plus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $103Top rated

This two-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa reaches 4,910 meters, visits Cruz del Cóndor, and spends the night near Coporaque. Expect a small group of up to 14, hotel transport, breakfast, a professional guide, Andean villages, vicuñas, terraces, and a canyon walk. Guides have included Antonio San Cristóbal, Derly, and Mayan.

“We have done the 2 day Colca canyon trip from Arequipa. I can highly recommend it. Knowledgeable guide, well organised and nicely positioned hotel.”

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5.From Arequipa: Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 146 reviews · 15 hours · from $27

Leave Arequipa around 3 a.m. for Cruz del Cóndor, colonial villages, Andean viewpoints, hot springs, and vicuñas. A bilingual guide such as David, María, or Danny leads the day in English and Spanish. The $27 price is appealing, but budget extra for the 70-sol entrance, lunch, and optional bath.

“The guide, Danny was amazing. But, wow, the minivan was EXTREMELY uncomfortable. With starting the trip at 3AM, I was hoping to sleep on the way there but I got stuck in the front seat where there were tiny seats, the heating was turned up to a million to stop the glass heating up and there was no way to recline the seat. Honestly one of the most uncomfortable bus rides I’ve EVER had and I’ve traveled the world on many forms of tight transport. Thank goodness for Danny or it would have been a nightmare!”

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6.Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 112 reviews · 14 hours · from $39

Leave Arequipa around 3:00 AM for Colca Canyon, with breakfast in Chivay, condor watching at Cruz del Cóndor, village stops, lunch, optional La Calera hot springs, and Patapampa at 4,800 meters. English and Spanish guides lead this scenic, tightly scheduled 14-hour outing.

“the tour seemed rushed but there is so much packed in and alot of distance to cover. I enjoyed it all and the guide was great.”

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7.2 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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8.From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · from $65

Leave Arequipa around 3:00 am for Chivay, the Cruz del Cóndor, Andean villages, hot springs, and Salinas and Aguada Blanca. An English or Spanish guide leads the day, with breakfast included and a one-hour hike. The advertised route continues to Puno, so confirm your final drop-off before booking.

“Très belle excursion pour voir les condors et de superbes paysages!!”

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9.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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10.Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Travel from Chivay to Puno by air-conditioned bus, stopping at Abra Patapampa, Tocrapampa, Patahuasi, and Lagunillas. A bilingual guide explains the Andes, while you get mountain views, vicuñas, possible flamingos, snacks, water, Wi-Fi, and a possible hotel drop-off in central Puno. The ride takes about 6.5 hours.

“The bus was comfortable and the guide was very nice. Once we arrived - a transfer to our hotel was included so that was very handy. We got caught in construction traffic so it took us about 7.5 hours which was a long day but to no fault of them. The thing I was most disappointed with - the listing said that snacks, bottled water and free wifi were included. All of those items were never offered. I planned on getting work done on the bus with the free wifi so this was a huge disappointment! And I had to purchase water at a stop for a high charge because…”

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11.Full Day Tour / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $52

Leave Arequipa before dawn for Colca Canyon, stopping at Chivay, Condor’s Cross, Chacapi hot springs, and Pampa Cañahuas. The $52 trip includes transport and breakfast, but you pay extra for the canyon reserve, lunch, and hot springs. Expect a very long day, much of it on the road, with a maximum group size of 16.

“Our guide was very informative and helpful. Keep in mind this is a one day experience and they pack alot in. If you want more time I suggest doing a two-three day experience. The bus was very comfortable as well!”

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12.Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $400

Walk from the Colca Valley into the canyon, sleep in family-run homes, watch condors at Cruz del Condor, relax at Sangalle Oasis, and climb out before dawn. English-speaking guides such as José, Pepe, Miguel, and Jarley lead the trek. Transport is shared, but the hiking group is private, with two to eight participants.

“We had a really nice experience, José (Pepe) is great, you could feel that he's passionate about his job!”

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13.Colca Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $40

Leave Arequipa at 3am for a guided day through Patahuasi, Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and Chivay. Breakfast and tourist transport are included, while lunch, the Colca Valley entrance, and thermal baths cost extra. Expect grand scenery, possible condor sightings, and a return in the evening.

“This was a very packed day with lots to see. Be well rested beforehand! The only part that felt incomplete was I wish there were more time at hot springs.”

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14.Andes: Colca Canyon Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · from $36

Leave Arequipa around 2:30 AM for Colca Canyon, with an English-speaking guide, breakfast in Chivay, Cruz del Condor, Maca Village, hot springs, Patapampa, and Pampa Cañahuas. The $36 price is useful for a one-day visit, but bring cash for entry fees, lunch, and the optional thermal pools.

“A very worthwhile experience. Guide took care to explain in English to us. We were the only 2 English speaking tourists. The rest speak Spanish.”

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15.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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