Multi-day trip

Explore the Colca Canyon in a 2-day excursion. See marvelous Andean landscapes and wildlife like llamas and alpacas, and spot giant Andean Condors in flight. End the excursion in Puno the next day.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 2 days: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: Please, wait at the lobby of your hotel. If you stay in an AirBNB, wait outside your accommodation. Due to the traffic during the pickup time it could take 8 minutes of delay if the case.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Chen-Yu – United States

Víctor Hugo is our guide and he not only took us to the planned popular view point for the condor but also took us to a more low profile spot and tats why w can meet condors at this season that suppose to be hard to meet the.m. He has abundant knowledge and can answer all our questions. Rec to anyone!

Serena – United Kingdom

Thank you Gina for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour! We stopped at so many places of interest, we managed to see 6 condors, and the stop at the hot springs was so worth it.

Highlights

Explore one of the deepest canyons in the world
Get impressive with the amazing sceneries and the andean wildlife
Gaze the flight of the Condor, the largest flying bird in the world
Get transferred to Puno city at the end of the activity on second day

Full description

DAY 1 - TRANSFER FROM AREQUIPA TO CHIVAY TOWN Start the activity with the pickup from your accommodation in Arequipa city to get transferred to Chivay town (Chivay is the starting town to visit the Colca canyon). During the trip, enjoy fascinating views of the Andes with stops in the vast natural reserve: Salinas and Aguada Blanca where you will be able to observe Lamas, Alpacas and Vicunas (an endangered wild specie from alpaca's family) in their natural habitat. On the halfway, we stop on the highest point on the route, at Patapampa natural viewpoint, at 4,900 meters above sea level. Get breathtaking views of the andean volcanic mountain range. Continue with our trip descending to Chivay town. At arrival lunch will be provided (if you selected the option when booking). After lunch travelers will be moved to their corresponding accommodations. By afternoon, enjoy a relaxing time in the Hot springs La Calera (if you selected the option when booking), our guide will assist you coordinating the time to visit the attraction. By night, dinner will be provided in Chivay town (if you selected the option when booking), this activity is valid only for travelers who booked their accommodation in Chivay town. DAY 2 - TOUR TO COLCA CANYON AND TRANSFER TO PUNO CITY Early pick-up from your accommodation in Chivay heading to the famous natural viewpoint La Cruz del Condor. On the way we will have stops through the picturesque town Maca where you will see the local dressed witth their colorful garments. Find amazing views of the Inca agricultural terraces and andean sceneries from the natural viewpoint of Antahuilque. Finally we will arrive to the famous viewpoint La Cruz del Condor, where you will have breathtaking views of the Colca Canyon and also gaze the majestic flight of the Condor. Ending the excursion, we return to Chivay town for lunch (if you selected the option when booking). After lunch you will be transferred to Puno city, the arrival to Puno city will be approximately by 7:00 PM.

Includes

Hotel Pick-up (Arequipa city)
Hotel Drop-off (Puno city)
Professional blingual guide (English and Spanish)
Transfers during the activities in Colca Canyon

Accommodation in Chivay (must be booked by the customer)
Entry fee to Colca canyon (available as an add-on during booking)
Entry fees to La Calera Hot Spring (available as an add-on during booking)
Lunch on day 1 and 2 (available as add-on during booking)
Dinner on day 1 (available as add-on during booking)

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Sun hat
Hiking shoes
Sunscreen
Cash
Reusable water bottle
Waterproof bag

Know before you go

Pick-up services are exclusively available for hotels located within the historic center of Arequipa. Guests staying outside this area are required to proceed to the designated meeting point.
Hotel transfers are limited to accommodations within Chivay town (Colca Canyon). The following hotels are excluded from the transfer service: Colca Lodge, Casitas del Colca, El Refugio, and similar. Alternatively, a meeting point can be arranged in Chivay, or a transfer service may be provided at an additional cost. The cost will depend on the number of participants and will be determined after the booking is confirmed.
Infants under the age of 2 can join free of charge; however, they will not be assigned a seat in the van.
Please note that traveling between December and March falls within the rainy season. During this period, the likelihood of observing condors is significantly reduced due to dense fog. Additionally, certain stops may be restricted a result of adverse weather conditions.

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno