Colca Experiential Full Day
Overview
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14 hours
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Experience the authentic Colca Valley experience with our full-day tour to the Colca Valley, an experience designed to deeply connect you with the local culture and the stunning landscapes of the canyon. This isn't a conventional experience: you'll visit Andean communities that still preserve their traditions, share moments with their inhabitants, and learn about their lifestyle, cuisine, and ancestral customs firsthand.
Our tourist transportation is modern, designed to give you the best experience on every trip. Enjoy the comfort of a vehicle equipped with air conditioning and heating, ideal for any climate, ensuring a pleasant trip at all times.
Your safety is our priority: we have all the necessary driving licenses and a team of professional drivers who guarantee a reliable and punctual service.
Discover the Colca Valley in an authentic and meaningful way: don't just visit it, experience it.
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Abra Patapampa
We started very early, at 3:00 am, heading towards Patapampa, the highest point of the route. Here we'll make a brief stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the volcanoes and mountain ranges surrounding Arequipa and the Colca Valley.
Chivay
Then we arrived at Chivay, capital of the Colca Valley. Here we will enjoy a comforting breakfast before continuing our journey, crossing beautiful landscapes, pre-Incan terraces, and observing typical flora and fauna of the area.
What‘s Included
Continental breakfast (bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee and juice)
Official tourist guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tourist Ticket: Peruvians: Foreigners: S/70.00 ; Latin Americans: S/ 40.00 and Peruvians S/ 20.00
Entrance to the hot springs is S/15.00
Entrance/entry: Chacapi Hot Springs
Lunch menu with the family (S/ 35.00)
Extra expenses and tips
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Colca Experiential Full Day
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended!
guiulianac2026,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended! The service was top-notch and the tour exceeded all our expectations.✨️
Great experience.
Q5959TIjoell,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Doing the ashlar tour with Gondola Tours was a very warm and familiar experience. From the first moment we were made to feel comfortable and well accompanied. Excellent attention, friendly guide throughout the tour. Fully recommended to enjoy and create good memories.
The best experience
yanelacrystelh,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour, an amazing and different experience, the family that welcomed us very attentive and very cute, the delicious food. I went with my 8-year-old brother, you can do all the activities. Recommended ✨💚
An unforgettable, deeply local experience in Arequipa & the Colca Valley with Gondola Tours
S5306IVsabrinab,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re looking for a trip that goes far beyond the typical tourist trail, look no further. We booked a multi-day trip to Arequipa and the Valle del Colca through Gondola Tours, and it genuinely exceeded every expectation. From the very start, the staff were warm, professional, and clearly passionate about sharing their region with visitors. Our guides were exceptional, with deep knowledge of local history, traditions, and culture. One of the absolute highlights was being there for a local festive day (Bajada de Reyes) in one of the pueblos (Achoma), where we got to join in the wititi dance with the locals. It was spontaneous, joyful, and the kind of memory you carry with you forever. We never felt like outsiders — everyone made us feel genuinely welcome. The chakra (farm) excursion was another standout. We took part in a pachamanca and pago a la tierra, a beautiful, grounding ritual that connected us to the land and the Andean worldview in a profound way. The food was incredible, fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour. The sweet potato alone was unlike anything I’ve ever tasted! And of course the condors! Watching them soar through the Colca Canyon was breathtaking, a true natural wonder. Throughout the entire trip, the driver drove very safe and comfortable, and every single person we encountered — guides, hosts, locals — made us feel at home. Gondola Tours offers something rare, authentic community-rooted travel that respects local culture while creating extraordinary experiences for visitors. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone heading to Arequipa or the Colca Valley. Just go, you won’t regret it!!
100% recommended tour, would definitely repeat it
N2599TNhildam,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a beautiful experience that I would definitely repeat and recommend 100%. Yeny's family is very friendly and cheerful, the spectacular food, the land payment ceremony and dance, make this experience unique. In addition the travel agency organizing it is super reliable and safe, all the time they were in contact with us and assigned us a guide and an excellent vehicle!
From US$48.00
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