Colca Full Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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The Colca Canyon is the deepest in the world and truly an incredible site. This tour is a great escape from the city and gives travelers the opportunity to experience Andean culture. Below is a general outline of our full day tour.

· You will be picked up from your hotel or hostel between 3:00am and 3:30am and drive north to Chivay where you will eat a simple breakfast.

· We then head west to the Condor Cross located on the rim of the Colca Canyon. You will have one hour to enjoy the views and look for condors.

· We will make our way back towards Chivay making stops at Antawilke to see pre-Incan terraces, a small colonial town called Maca, and the Yanque hotsprings to bathe in the hot pools for one hour.

· Upon arriving to Chivay we will stop at a local restaurant to eat a buffet lunch.

· We then head back towards Arequipa making two final stops along the way at Patapama and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.

· You will be dropped off back at your hotel around 5:30pm.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

We provide a simple breakfast consisting of bread, scrambled eggs, jam, butter, tea, coffee and juice.

Air-conditioned vehicle

You will stop at a restaurant for an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch. All the food options are traditional plates made from Andean products.

Guide

National Park Entrance (70 soles per person)

Hot Springs Entrance (15 soles per person, option)

Gratuities

What To Expect

Abra Patapampa

You will have the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the view of the Andes mountain range from about 4900 meters.

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve

Travelers will have the chance to stop and see Alpacas and Vicuñas in their natural habitat. Also, with a little luck, travelers may have the chance to see Andean foxes and other wildlife.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Colca Full Day Tour - Group

GROUP SERVICE: optional 1 hour hike in the clif of tne canyon to better see the views of the canyon
Duration: 15 hours
FOOD : LOCAL BREAKFAST IT IS INCLUDED LOCAL HOUSE LUNCH IT IS INCLUDED
COLCA CANYON ROUTE
TOURIST TRANSPORT : SHARED TRANPORT
Pickup included

Colca Full Day Tour - Private

Hike: Travelers have the option to do a 1-hour hike along the rim of the canyon
Private: This tour is 100% private.
Duration: 15 hours
COLCA CANYON
Private Car
Pick-up and drop-off Time: For this private tour we will pick you up at 4am from your hotel and drop you off back at your hotel at 5:30pm.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.64

408 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

341

Good quality tour for your money
Raiza D,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It is a complete experience. A lot for your money. The guide was knowledgeable. The canyon tour, mineral water springs, transport, two meals… all was great.
Good- with some glitches
Chelsea S,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00
This was a good way to see Colca Canyon- but there were too many stops which made the day too long. With an early morning start, breakfast was a quick in/out stop, the next visit was only 15 minutes not too long after breakfast. The viewpoints and the condors were amazing-- worth the price of the trip and extra Soles to enter the preserve Then, we stopped for the hot springs/different activities. This was the biggest waste of time, and purely a tourist money grab. Lunch was decent and then at least 3 more short stops- but at this point you have been on a bus for 12 hours, so it is a little tiring. Tour guide was knowledge and very friendly, but we aware that you do not get dropped off at your starting location or even in the Plaza. We were dropped off many blocks away from there in twilight hours having to find our way back to the hotel. Some more refinement and this would be rated higher.
Breathtaking views
Francis B,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I was truly amazed by the breathtaking landscapes of the Colca Canyon — its depth and natural beauty far exceeded my expectations. The views were absolutely stunning and left a lasting impression. I also thoroughly enjoyed the time spent relaxing in the hot springs, which added a perfect touch of comfort and tranquility to the overall experience.
Fantastic trip!
RachelTullos,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Everything went so smooth and well!. Nelson was a great tour guide! The views are awesome, the zip lining offered was fun, the scenery was gorgeous, and the best tour guide ever!
Good.
Marylou R,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00
It's a good day a little too long for the few things you see but it's still good