Colca Canyon 2 Day Trip
Colca Canyon 2 Day Trip
Day 1: Arequipa - Chivay
After picking you up from your hotel in Arequipa, we'll leave the city behind and head into the Colca Valley. For three hours, we'll pass through the Salinas & Aguada National Reserve and we'll make a stop at the Patapampa viewpoint, at over 15,800 feet above sea level (4,830 metres)!
We'll make our way past the lagoons and wetlands before reaching Chivay. This traditional village is over 11,800 feet (3,600) metres above sea level! In the afternoon, we'll visit the nearby Calera Hot Springs, where you can take a dip and enjoy the water's medicinal properties.
We'll return to Chivay and you'll have the chance to experience the most typical evening. A traditional dinner accompanied by typical dances; this is an experience you'll never forget!
Day 2: Chivay - Maca - Yanque - Arequipa
First thing in the morning, you'll be able to enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Chivay, and with your energy replenished, we'll continue exploring the Colca Valley. Our first stop will be at the famous Condor Cross. We'll spend an hour here, admiring the condors flying overhead and enjoying the incredible views of the Colca Canyon: one of the deepest canyons in the world.
We'll then hit the road back to Chivay, although we'll make two stops along the way. The first of these will be to explore the town of Maca; named as a Historic Monument of Peru. You're sure to be impressed by the church, plus you'll be welcomed by locals dressed in traditional outfits, inviting you to discover their traditions. Next, we'll stop in Yanque, a town located in the heart of the Colca Valley.
Once back in Chivay, you'll have free time to have lunch, and afterwards, we'll make our way back to Arequipa, where the tour will finish at around 5 pm.
Accommodation
When booking, you can choose between two types of accommodation:
- Hostel accommodation: you'll have a private room with a bathroom and hot water. The pre-planned accommodations are Colca Inn, Posada del Colca or similar.
- Accommodation in a three-star hotel: this type of accommodation includes a private room and bathroom, wifi and heating. The hotels are Casa Andina Colca, Colcallaqta, Pozo del Cielo, or similar.
Why not finish the tour in Puno?
When you make your booking, you can choose to finish your tour in Puno rather than Arequipa. If you pick this option, the tour will be the same, but on the second day when we leave Chivay, we'll head to Puno and not Arequipa.
On this 6-hour journey, we'll stop at Patapampa and Lagunilla to discover even more of the Colca Valley. The tour will finally come to an end in Puno at around 7 pm.
Children under 3 years old
This tour is free for children under 3 years old, provided they sit on their parent's or guardian's lap during the bus journeys.
Itinerary Changes
Due to maintenance works on the Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Puno route, the departure and arrival times of the itinerary may vary until February 2025. Due to this, the day before the tour starts, we will contact you to confirm the departure time.
More Information
Duration
2 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
English and Spanish–speaking guide
Pick up from hotels in the centre of Arequipa
Return to Arequipa or hotels in the center of Puno
Transport
1 night's accommodation in a hostel or 3–star hotel with breakfast
Not included
Lunches
Dinner and show: € 7 (US$ 7.30) per person
Entrance to the Calera hot springs € 4.50 (US$ 4.69) per person
Entrance to the Colca Canyon € 21 (US$ 21.90) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The show represents local culture.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Arequipa Tour
Corporate name: Culturas Andinas Expeditions E.I.R.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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