The Colca Canyon is located in the valley of a river in southern Peru and is famous for being one of the deepest in the world. It is a famous destination for hiking. It is a habitat of the giant Andean condor, which can be seen from viewpoints such as the Cruz del Cóndor. The canyon landscape encompasses a green valley and traditional remote villages with terraced agriculture that preceded the Incas.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
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Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
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Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complete package - All Admission fees, taxes, and Permits
Professional bilingual guide - Stories & insights
Premium transportation - Air-conditioned vehicle | Hassle-free service - Hotel transfers
Priority access - No waiting in lines | Guaranteed Service
Meals and beverages are not part of the tour package.
Travel insurance | Personal expenses and souvenirs
Colca Canyon Day Trip from Arequipa | Condor Watching & Villages
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The Colca Canyon is located in the valley of a river in southern Peru and is famous for being one of the deepest in the world. It is a famous destination for hiking. It is a habitat of the giant Andean condor, which can be seen from viewpoints such as the Cruz del Cóndor. The canyon landscape encompasses a green valley and traditional remote villages with terraced agriculture that preceded the Incas.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complete package - All Admission fees, taxes, and Permits
Professional bilingual guide - Stories & insights
Premium transportation - Air-conditioned vehicle | Hassle-free service - Hotel transfers
Priority access - No waiting in lines | Guaranteed Service
Meals and beverages are not part of the tour package.
Travel insurance | Personal expenses and souvenirs
Itinerary
1
Colca Canyon
Cañon del Colca
4 hours
2
Chivay
Chivay is a town in the Colca valley, capital of the Caylloma province in the Arequipa region, Peru. Located at about 3,600 m above sea level (12,000 ft), it lies upstream of the renowned Colca Canyon.
1 hour
3
La Calera Thermal Waters
Thermal springs are located 3 km from town; a number of heated pools have been constructed. A stone "Inca" bridge crosses the Colca River ravine, just to the north of the town.
1 hour
4
Arequipa
Driving time in the excursion.
6 hours
5
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
The Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, located between Arequipa, Moquegua, and Puno, is a breathtaking protected area known for its high-Andean landscapes, volcanoes, and wildlife. Covering more than 366,000 hectares, it is home to majestic snow-capped peaks like Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu, as well as vast wetlands, lagoons, and puna grasslands.
6
Abra Patapampa
El Mirador de Patapampa, also called the Patapampa Lookout, is a breathtaking viewpoint located at 4,910 meters (16,110 ft) above sea level on the route from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon. Known as the “Mirador de los Volcanes” (Viewpoint of the Volcanoes), it offers panoramic views of the most iconic peaks in southern Peru, including Ampato, Sabancaya, Misti, Chachani, and Hualca Hualca.