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Colca Canyon Tours: The 15 Best Runs out of Arequipa

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Condors come up on the morning thermals at Cruz del Condor, which is why every bus leaves Arequipa in the dark. The 15 below split into long day trips and two-day runs that end in Puno, priced with the entry ticket noted.

From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals - Breakfast in Chivay and the first mountain views
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From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

1.Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

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

Leave Arequipa around 2:50 a.m. for a full day through the Colca Valley. With an English or Spanish guide such as Nelson, Angel, or Walter, you’ll see condors at Cruz del Cóndor, pre-Inca terraces, alpacas, vicuñas, hot springs, and high Andean viewpoints. Breakfast and a regional buffet lunch are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“It was amazing and so organized! Loved all the stops- the breakfast and lunch were also delicious. Our guide, Angel, was engaging, informative and funny!”

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2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno - Chivay: a useful overnight stop
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2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

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

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

Travel from Arequipa through Salinas National Reserve and the high Andes to Chivay, Colca Canyon, and the Cruz del Cóndor. You will stay one night in Chivay, visit Chacapi hot springs, then continue to Puno with an English or Spanish guide. Small groups are limited to 18 people.

“Rafting on the Chili River in Arequipa with Elmer was an outstanding experience that deserves the highest recommendation. It was the perfect mix of adventure, fun, and feeling completely safe on the water.”

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour - 3 a.m. departure, Chivay breakfast, and Cruz del Condor
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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

3.2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

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

Walk 24 kilometers through Peru’s Colca Canyon with an English-speaking guide such as Carlos, Alex, Rafael, or Luigi. You’ll see Andean condors, sleep at Sangalle Oasis, and return via hot springs and mountain viewpoints. The trek is demanding, especially the 1,000-meter climb on day two, and the real cost is about $125 to $130 per person.

“Was really fun. Alex was a good guide who took good care of the group!”

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Colca Canyon Plus - Puruña’s stone forest and an Andean craft stop
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Colca Canyon Plus

4.Colca Canyon Plus

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

Spend two days crossing Peru’s high Andes from Arequipa to Colca Canyon. You’ll see wild vicuñas, volcanoes, wetlands, terraces, and Andean condors, then sleep near Coporaque. Guides such as Antonio San Cristobal and Mayan provide clear local insight, while the small group size keeps the trip personal.

“Very nice experience, the Mayan guide was always smiling and in a good mood. She gave a lot of explanation. Every place was perfect.Auto-translated”

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From Arequipa: Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals - The 3 a.m. start from Arequipa
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From Arequipa: Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals

5.Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals

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

Leave Arequipa before dawn for Cruz del Cóndor, colonial villages, pre-Inca tombs, Andean wetlands, vicuñas, and Chivay. Guides such as David and María explain the region in English and Spanish. The day costs $27, but budget separately for the 70-sol entrance ticket, lunch, and optional 15-sol hot springs.

“This is an amazing trip! So much to do and the guide is very knowledgable. The colca canyons is beautiful and the Andes is breathtaking. Experiencing the Andes culture through the locals with the help of our guide, was the highlights of this tour. Highly recommend to do this tour specifically with this company, and get the full experience!”

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Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa - Vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas
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Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa

6.Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa

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

This 14-hour trip leaves Arequipa around 3:00 AM for Colca Canyon, with breakfast in Chivay, condor watching at Cruz del Cóndor, Andean villages, viewpoints, and an optional La Calera hot-spring stop. English and Spanish guides lead the route. Expect a long bus day, little walking, and an entrance fee paid separately.

“The tour is well organized, the food was good but the tour itself besides to see the amazing cóndor there’s is nothing else to do just a 40 min trekking and then just sit on the bus all day.”

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2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon - Cruz del Cóndor at 3,800 meters
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2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

7.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

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

You’ll leave Arequipa before dawn, watch Andean condors at Cruz del Condor, hike from 3,300 to 1,900 meters, and sleep at Cielo Azul Lodge in Sangalle. Day two brings a torchlit climb to Cabanaconde, optional hot springs, and a scenic return through Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 12.

“Nice tour but you will get it for half the price if you ask for it in Arequipa itself. Don't book here.”

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From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno - The 3:00 am departure from Arequipa
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From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno

8.Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · from $65

Leave Arequipa around 3:00 am, watch condors at Cruz del Cóndor, visit village markets and Chacapi hot springs, then cross the high Andes toward Puno. An English or Spanish guide, breakfast, transport, and first aid are included. Bring cash for park entry, bathing, and lunch.

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

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From Puno to Arequipa: 2 Days/1 Night Colca Canyon Tour - Lagunillas and the first Andean wildlife stops
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From Puno to Arequipa: 2 Days/1 Night Colca Canyon Tour

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 spend one night in Chivay, visit La Calera Hot Springs, and see villages, vicuñas, flamingos, and condors. English and Spanish guiding is provided, though guide quality 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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Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno - Abra Patapampa and the high Andes
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Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno

10.Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno

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

Ride from Chivay to Puno with a bilingual guide, four sightseeing stops, mountain views, vicuñas, Lagunillas, snacks, water, Wi-Fi, and an onboard toilet. The bus leaves around 1:15 pm and reaches Puno between 7:00 and 7:30 pm, with hotel drop-off possible in Puno’s historic center.

“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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Full Day Tour / Colca Canyon - Breakfast in Chivay, with a realistic appetite
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Full Day Tour / Colca Canyon

11.Full Day Tour / Colca Canyon

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

Leave Arequipa around 3:30 am for Colca Canyon, stopping for breakfast, Condor’s Cross, Chacapi hot springs, and camelids in Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve. A guide handles the long route, but you should budget extra for canyon entry, lunch, and hot springs. Groups can reach 16 people.

“Trip was good 1/ places visited are nice 2/ Melissa was a great guide 3/ we saw many condors But apart this... 3/ no additional stop to take wonderful pictures of the canyon 4/ no stop taken to see the sunrise or sunset 5/ lunch was horrible, not tasty at all”

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Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service) - Cruz del Condor and the canyon rim
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Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service)

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

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

This three-day private trek from Arequipa takes you from Cruz del Condor into the Colca Canyon, with village lodging, local meals, a pool at Sangalle, and a sunrise climb to Cabanaconde. Guides such as José, Pepe, Miguel, and Jarley are noted for friendly, clear explanations of local plants, culture, and wildlife. Transport is shared, but the trek itself is private.

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

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Colca Full Day - Chivay is the practical center of the day
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Colca Full Day

13.Colca Full Day

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

Leave Arequipa at 3am for a full-day trip to Colca. Ride private tourist transport through Patahuasi and Salinas y Aguada Blanca, stop in Chivay, and look for condors. Breakfast and a professional guide are included, while lunch, the Colca entrance, and thermal baths cost extra.

“C'est une longue journée puisqu'on part en pleine nuit pour revenir en soirée mais tout de même une belle journée. Plusieurs arrêts intéressants en chemin. Apportez de la monnaie car il faut payer pour aller aux toilettes dans les différents village. De plus, j'aurais aimé qu'on me charge pour une activité tout inclus plutôt que d'avoir à débourser pour le dîner (qui était obligatoire de toute façon et qu'on m'a chargé 40 soles par personne plustôt que 30 comme inscrit dans la réservation). Il fallait en plus payer pour l'arrêt aux "hot spings" 15 soles par personne. En principe, l'arrêt est d'une heure mais cette heure inclut le fait de…”

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Andes: Colca Canyon Day-Trip - Fields, tombs, and the road to Cruz del Condor
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Andes: Colca Canyon Day-Trip

14.Andes: Colca Canyon Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · from $36

Leave Arequipa before dawn for Colca Canyon, breakfast in Chivay, and a patient wait for Andean Condors at Cruz del Condor. Visit Maca, soak at La Calera Hot Springs, and stop at Patapampa and Pampa Cañahuas. An English-speaking guide, transport, and breakfast are included, while park fees, lunch, and hot springs cost extra.

“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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Colca Canyon: 2-Day Tour from Arequipa to Puno - Day 1: Arequipa to Chivay through high Andean country
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Colca Canyon: 2-Day Tour from Arequipa to Puno

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

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

Travel from Arequipa to Puno through Peru’s high Andes, stopping for vicuñas, volcanoes, alpine lakes, and the Mirador Cruz del Condor. You’ll spend one night in Chivay, then continue by tourist coach to Lake Titicaca. English and Spanish guides may include Irene, Raul, or Peter. Bring your luggage, since the tour does not return to Arequipa.

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

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