From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour to Puno
Bolivia
Discover the Colca Canyon on a 2-day tour from Arequipa to Puno. See the flight of the condor at the Cruz del Condor viewpoint and visit the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque.
Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa: Ideal for nature lovers and cultural explorers
Explore Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest canyons near Arequipa, Peru, featuring condor sightings, thermal baths, and colonial towns.
Highlights
- Discover Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world
- See the flight of the condor at the Cruz del Condor viewpoint
- Visit the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque with their colonial churches
- Enjoy a folkloric show with typical dances at dinner
- Relax in the Chacapi thermal baths with temperatures of 35–38°C
Description
This two-day tour starts with a hotel pickup in Arequipa, followed by a scenic drive through the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve, home to vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas. You will pass by the extinct Chucura volcano and reach a high viewpoint at 4,910 meters above sea level overlooking the western mountain range.
Arriving in the Colca Valley, you will settle in a hotel in Chivay or nearby towns such as Yanque or Coporaque (hotel costs not included). After lunch, enjoy the thermal baths at Chacapi, where water temperatures range from 35 to 38 degrees Celsius.
In the evening, you may attend a folkloric dinner show featuring typical regional dances (at an additional cost). The overnight stay will be at your hotel in the Colca Valley.
On day two, start early to witness the flight of the condor at Cruz del Condor viewpoint, a prime location for observing these birds. Optional hike near the viewpoint is available depending on weather conditions.
Following this, visit the colonial towns of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, each with notable churches and cultural sites. View terraces, pre-Inca tombs, and archaeological models at Choquetico and Antahuilque viewpoints.
Return to Chivay for lunch before traveling back to Arequipa, arriving around 4:30 pm. There is an option to end the tour in Puno instead of Arequipa for an extra bus ticket cost; departures from Chivay to Puno are coordinated through the agency.
Includes
- Tourist transport throughout the tour
- Bilingual specialized official guide
- Pickup from your hotel in Arequipa
- Return transport to Arequipa or optional route to Puno
Excludes
- Meals not mentioned
- Mandatory Colca Canyon entrance ticket: 70 soles for foreigners (discounts available for South Americans and Peruvians)
- Thermal baths entry (optional)
- Hotel accommodation in Chivay
Important Information
- Allow time to acclimatize and be cautious of altitude sickness
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring warm clothing for high altitudes, comfortable walking shoes, and sun protection. The ideal time to visit is during the dry season from May to October.
