Colca Canyon Tours from Arequipa: The 13 Best Runs

1.Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

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

See Colca Canyon, Andean condors, alpacas, hot springs, and Andean food on a demanding but excellent $42 day trip from Arequipa.

“Absolutely fantastic we must have seen 15 or more condors! That alone made the day worth it. Our guide Walter was great and passionate about the environment and the Condors. Our bus driver was amazing managing thoes mountain roads and Arequipa traffic! It's a long day tour from Arequipa and the drive back was a challenge but I would recommend the tour and would do it all again. 5 stars 🌟”

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

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

Review of a 2-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa to Puno, with condors, hot springs, vicuñas, Chivay lodging, and guided transport.

“What a GREAT 2 days! Roy was a great guide giving us lots of interesting facts and stories about the Colca Valley (One of the best guides I’ve ever had on any tour). Our driver Edgar was also great driving us safely all around the colca valley and to Puno! The scenery is spectacular and you stop at many viewpoints to take in the breath taking views! I would also advise opting for the evening meal and entertainment we had great fun there and enables you to get a good understanding of the Peruvian Culture in the Colca Valley! I very much recommend this tour as a great experience to…”

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3.2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

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

Trek deep into Peru’s Colca Canyon, sleep at Sangalle Oasis, see Andean condors, and soak in hot springs on this demanding two-day tour.

“We had an amazing time! The hike was definitely enjoyable, manageable if you’re someone who exercises regularly, but it could be quite challenging for some. Our guide was fantastic! He shared lots of interesting information about Peru, the local plants, and the canyon itself. His enthusiasm really made the experience even better. Highly recommended!”

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4.Colca Canyon Plus

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

Explore Colca Canyon from Arequipa in two days, with vicuñas, high Andean views, condors, villages, terraces, and an overnight stay in Coporaque.

“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.Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals

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

Review of Arequipa’s 15-hour Colca Canyon tour, with condors, Andean villages, hot springs, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“This daytrip with David to the Colca-canyon was amazing. David told is lots of interesting facts of the places, it was worth to ask him questions since he used to live in the mountains. The only thing we didn’t like is that on the way back we needed to be hurry because of one person who has to reach her airplane. We didn’t find it fair since no one asked the group about it and the whole group had to adapt to one single person. All together I really recommend this trip to everyone who only has 1 day for the Colca Canyon.”

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6.Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa

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

See condors, vicuñas, Andean villages, hot springs, and Colca Canyon viewpoints on a long but rewarding day from Arequipa.

“Unfortunately we were put in a tour of Spanish speaking locals. Since I am fluent in Spanish I translated all what was said to my husband, but this should not happen when you book via GetYourGuide a tour in English! Very disappointing. We had booked this tour two days in advance. The landscape is incredibly beautiful and with the help of our guide we were able to watch 7 condors! The guide took us to a place near to the touristic view points. It was a short and easy 1 hour walk. We had also lunch which was good and several stops at small villages - all very interesting and…”

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7.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

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

Trek from Condor’s Cross into Colca Canyon, sleep at Sangalle’s Cielo Azul Lodge, and climb back through sunrise scenery.

“Canyon was great. The tour company was thoroughly mediocre; the bus driver played music at 3am, there were bugs at dinner, the breakfast on the first day was tiny.”

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8.Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · from $65

Review of a Colca Canyon day trip from Arequipa to Puno, with condors, hot springs, village stops, breakfast, and practical costs.

“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

Review of the 2-day Puno to Arequipa Colca Canyon tour, with condors, hot springs, mountain views, costs, transport, and practical tips.

“The tour was good. Could be better organised, especially the tour guide I felt we missed lots of info on the way.”

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10.Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno

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

Review of the Chivay to Puno Andes bus, with four scenic stops, guide, snacks, Wi-Fi, mountain views, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“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

Review of the 14-hour Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa, with condors, hot springs, mountain scenery, costs, transport, and practical tips.

“- the breakfast was one scrambelled egg and a bit of toast and jam - the first stop was at a colonial church you could only see over the fence, and some ladies with llamas waiting to charge you for a picture - 3 hours into the tour the guide mentioned we might not see any condors as they mostly migrate between November and April. It would have been nice to know before we booked the tour. We were there in the first half of november, especially for the condors. - the group in the minibus was mixed between a two day trek and the one day tour. We got…”

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

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

A private three-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condors, village stays, hot springs, Sangalle Oasis, and expert local guides.

“The tour was very comprehensive and well organised by Jarley. Our tour guide Marcello was also very friendly and informative.. he gave interesting insights throughout the tour. 1 full day meals and next day breakfast was included. Our stay at Colca Canyon was cozy and had a pool to relax. I would highly recommend this tour with Jarley.”

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13.Colca Full Day

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

Review of Arequipa’s Colca Full Day tour, with condor views, mountain stops, breakfast, hot springs, costs, and practical planning advice.

“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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