Colca Canyon Day Trip from Arequipa - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Colca Canyon Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 25.00 USD
Rating: 8 (319 reviews)

Thank you so much, Civitatis, for this tour with Dalia and her driver, whose name I can't recall. It was very intense. W...

Georgina

Colca Valley is home to one of the deepest canyons in the world. Enjoy its incredible scenery with this day trip from Arequipa and explore the picturesque town of Chivay.

Details

Duration

14 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup
Return transfer to the hotel (depending on the chosen time)
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Breakfast
Lunch (depending on selection)

Not included

Admission to the Colca Canyon: 70PEN per person
Admission to thermal baths: 15PEN per person

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.0

Excellent 3,870 Travelers·319 reviews

August 25, 2026
Georgina
Lima, Peru
Thank you so much, Civitatis, for this tour with Dalia and her driver, whose name I can't recall. It was very intense. We saw condors soaring above us...
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August 14, 2026
Javier
Mexico
The excursion was fantastic! We didn't stop for a second, even though it was so many hours. Seeing the condor in flight was truly spectacular, as was ...
Traveling solo
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August 4, 2026
Julia
Spain
The tour was fantastic! Our guide, Zenaida, was wonderful, sharing interesting facts and making the visit enjoyable and fun. The preparation beforehan...
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June 9, 2026
Saioa
Spain
The driver, Carlos Rico, was very friendly and attentive. He drives safely and was very pleasant. The guide, Lidia, explained everything very well in ...
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September 18, 2026
Mauricio
Quito, Ecuador
Excellent. Everything the agency promised was delivered. Great experience.
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September 12, 2026
Alejandro Alguacil Miralles
Playa Honda, Spain
The trip is long, with many hours on the bus. They take you to see quite a few places, and there are some really fun activities like ATV riding.
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August 29, 2026
Isabel
Almeria, Spain
Our guide was Toni and everything went great with him. I want to highlight how well both he and the driver did their jobs.
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July 26, 2026
Ana Beatriz
Brazil
The whole tour was wonderful. The guide was very helpful and provided a lot of information throughout the entire tour.
Traveling solo
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July 17, 2026
Francisco Chacon Turrillo
Azuqueca De Henares, Spain
All good.
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June 23, 2026
Eleonora Chiaramonte
Italy
Excellent experience. I highly recommend it. Very well organized, and the guide was very knowledgeable. The only downside: breakfast in the morning at...
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Colca Valley is home to one of the deepest canyons in the world. Enjoy its incredible scenery with this day trip from Arequipa and explore the picturesque town of Chivay.

Colca Canyon Day Trip

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa. After driving approximately 3 hours through southern Peru, we'll arrive at the picturesque Andean village of Chivay. In this village, located at over 3,000 metres (9,842 ft) above sea level, we'll make a short stop to have a light breakfast including various regional specialities.

With our batteries recharged, we'll head to the traditional village of Maca. There, we'll visit the church and enjoy an optional tasting of the typical cocktail of the citrus fruit Sancayo and pisco: the Colca Sour. You'll also be able to take pictures with the llamas and alpacas.

Next, we'll head towards the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, located only 50 minutes from Chivay. We'll spend an hour at the viewpoint to contemplate the superb views of the Colca Canyon, considered to be one of the deepest in the world. This observation point is also perfect for spotting the flight of condors, a predominant species in the skies of the Andes.

We'll continue the route by road and stop at many of the viewpoints in the area such as Wayrapunko and Antahuilque to continue admiring the views of the area, such as hanging tombs, lithomachs and terraces from pre-Inca and Inca times.

Afterwards, we'll stop at the thermal baths of Chacapi, where you'll have 45 minutes to enjoy its curative waters. If you don't want to take a dip in the thermal baths, you can use the time to go ziplining or kayaking by yourself.

Around midday, we'll return to Chivay or another nearby town, where we'll give you a bit of free time for lunch. Enjoy! After eating, we'll continue our route and stop at the Mirador de Los Volcanes, from where you'll be able to observe the Chila mountain range, the snow-capped peaks of Ampato and Hualca Hualca, the Sabancaya volcano or the Pichu Pichu volcano.

We'll also cross the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, a majestic natural space around which we'll see the silhouettes of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes on the horizon.

Lastly, we'll finally return to Arequipa, to end the excursion after between 14 and 15 hours together.

Tour with Lunch

When booking, you can select the option with lunch, which includes a delicious buffet lunch at a restaurant in Chivay or the surrounding area. Enjoy!

Hotel Pickup and Ending Point

Pickup is included at hotels located within a radius of 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) from the Plaza de Armas in Arequipa. If your hotel is outside this area, you'll have to go to the meeting point at the indicated time, located at the door of the cathedral, located in the Plaza de Armas.

As for the endpoint, please keep in mind that the tour departing at 2 am ends in the vicinity of the Plaza de Armas.

The tour departing at 2:40 am includes the transfer back to your hotel. However, in the case of events or restrictions to access the historical center and its vicinity, the vehicle will not be able to enter, and we'll leave the vehicle at a location nearby.

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Colca Valley is home to one of the deepest canyons in the world. Enjoy its incredible scenery with this day trip from Arequipa and explore the picturesque town of Chivay.

Colca Canyon Day Trip

We'll also cross the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, a majestic natural space around which we'll see the silhouettes of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes on the horizon.

Lastly, we'll finally return to Arequipa, to end the excursion after between 14 and 15 hours together.

Tour with Lunch

When booking, you can select the option with lunch, which includes a delicious buffet lunch at a restaurant in Chivay or the surrounding area. Enjoy!

Hotel Pickup and Ending Point

As for the endpoint, please keep in mind that the tour departing at 2 am ends in the vicinity of the Plaza de Armas.

Colca Canyon Day Trip