Full Day

Colca Canyon

Up to 19 people Group size

4,650 m / 15,190 pies Maximum altitude

Moderate Difficulty level

The Colca Canyon Full Day Tour is one of the most spectacular excursions from Arequipa, perfect for travelers who want to explore one of the deepest canyons in the world in just one day. During this unforgettable journey, you will enjoy breathtaking Andean landscapes, traditional villages, and the opportunity to witness the majestic flight of the Andean Condor in its natural habitat.

This tour visits some of the most important attractions in the Colca Valley, including the famous Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, the charming towns of Chivay, Yanque, and Maca, as well as stunning natural viewpoints surrounded by volcanoes and ancient pre-Inca agricultural terraces. The route reaches a maximum altitude of approximately 4,910 m / 16,108 ft at Patapampa Pass, also known as the “Viewpoint of the Andes.” With an easy difficulty level, this full-day tour is suitable for travelers of all ages.

The Colca Canyon 1 Day Tour combines nature, culture, and adventure into an unforgettable experience in the Arequipa region. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will discover unique landscapes of the Peruvian Andes, observe native wildlife such as llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas, and enjoy spectacular panoramic views throughout the journey.

Day 1

Arequipa → Chivay → Cruz del Cóndor → Maca → Yanque → Patapampa → Arequipa

Important: Condor sightings depend on weather conditions and the season of the year.

ItineraryRoute InclusionsIncludes Before TravelingTips Packing ListGear

Itinerary

Día01

Colca Canyon

03:30 Hrs. At this time We will pick you up from your accommodation and we will depart in our private transport to the Colca Canyon for 4 hours of travel, we will make a stop in the town of Chivay for breakfast.

08:00 Hrs. We will arrive at the Cruz del Condor, one of the most impressive views of the deepest canyon in the world, here at the viewpoint we will be able to observe the majestic Andean Condor, we will have time to take photos of these majestic birds and later return to the town of Chivay.

12:00 Hrs. We will arrive in Chivay to visit the hot springs, you can take a bath if you wish, and then we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant and at the end we will return to Arequipa.

On the way back to Arequipa we will make a stop in Patapampa, it is an incredible viewpoint where you will see the Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca volcanoes side by side. This is also the highest point that we will reach 4800 masl.

17:30 Hrs. Arrival in Arequipa and drop off passengers a few blocks from the main square.

Day details

Desayuno, Almuerzo y cenaComidas

Sky campAlojamiento

ModeradaDificultad

7 Km / 4.35 millasDistancia de caminata a soraypampa

3 HorasTiempo de caminata

7 Km / 4.35 millasDistancia de caminata a soraypampa

3 HorasTiempo de caminata

3,800 m / 12,467 piesAltitud inicial

3,800 m / 12,467 piesAltitud del campamento

Inclusions

INCLUDED:

Tourist transport.
Official guide.
Continental breakfast.
Permanent assistance.

NOT INCLUDED:

Touristic ticket (70 Soles per person).
Entrance to thermal baths (s/ 15 Soles optional).
Lunch (s/35 Soles).

Before Traveling

YOU ARE RECOMMENDED TO BRING:

A small backpack.
Extra Cash money.
If you are going to enter the thermal baths, wear swimwear.
Thermal and warm clothing for the cold.
Sun hat, sunscreen.

IMPORTANT:

Price per person.
Bring ID or Passport.
It is recommended to read the detailed itinerary.
The pick-ups are near the main square of Arequipa, if you have another location, consult before.