Full Day Colca Canyon Tour
Colca Canyon Full Day Tour – Brief Overview
Tour starts at 2:30am from Arequipa and finishes at 5:30pm back in Arequipa.
Full Day Tour is EASY – no trekking involved, just some walking on the stops along the way.
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It is the ONLY way to see the Colca Canyon in 1 day.
Colca Canyon is about 3.5 hours from Arequipa so plenty of bus travel in 1 day.
Tours start so early so you can catch the Condor flights on the Cruz del Condor viewpoint.
The tour starts and finishes in Le Foyer Hostel.
Our tour starts at the Le Foyer Hostel. We will pick you up between 2:30 and 03:00 in the morning. Next, we will drive through the Andes to the Colca Canyon where we will arrive at the town of Yanque to have breakfast (included) and visit the Plaza to appreciate the traditional dance (recognised by Unesco) the Wititi. We will continue our way to the "Cruz del Cóndor" where we will stop approximately 45 minutes to appreciate the majestic flight of the condor and the impressive views of the canyon.
Later, we will start our way back to Yanque, visiting the villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Achoma and their beautiful colonial churches. And we will stop at the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico where you can appreciate the splendid landscape of the Colca Valley and its impressive "andenería" (agriculture terraces). At approximately noon we will arrive at the thermal baths where we will have the option of taking a relaxing and refreshing bath of mineral water for approximately 45 minutes. Then, we will go to our highly recommended lunch buffer (optional, not included).
After lunch we will start our return to Arequipa, we will pass by "El Miradaor de los Volcanes", which is at an altitude of 4910 meters above sea level and from where you can see the Chachani, Misti, Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca Hualca volcanoes. We will also observe the bogs of Tocra and its silvertres birds and, finally, we will see vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas, which is part of the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca. After our exciting trip, we will arrive in Arequipa approximating at 5:30 pm.
03:00 Pick up from the Hostel
06:30 Breakfast in Yanque
07:00 Brief visit to the plaza of Yanque where we can watch the tipical dance Wititi
08:30 Cruz del Condor viewpoint (45 minutes aprox)
09:30 Return to Yanque via Pinchollo, Maca and Achoma passing by the viewpoints Antahuilque and Choquetico
12:00 Opportunity to enjoy the hotsprings (45 minutes aprox)
13:00 Buffer lunch in Chivay
13:45 Departure back to Arequipa passing by "el mirador de los Volcanes, bofedales de Tocra, Patahuasi y Pampa Cañahuas"
17:30 Arrival at Arequipa
Le Foyer Hostel or your accomodation in Arequipa centre, Yanahuara, Cayma or Vallecito
Le Foyer Hostel or any point you wish in the centre of Arequipa
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Swimming suit
- Toilet paper
- Towel
- Bottled water
- Transport
- Pick up and drop off from the hostel
- Official tourist guide
- Breakfast
- Touristic Fee (PEN 70)
- Hotsprings ticket (optional PEN 15)
- Buffet Lunch (USD 10)
What is the difference between the Colca Canyon TOURS and TREKS?
During the tours you will have limited walking sections as most of the time you stay on a bus and only get outside at several viewing points. The tours are more recommended for travelers who want (or because of physical conditions) have to take it easy. Treks however, are perfect for people with good physical condition. With treks you will definitely get more and intense views of the beautiful and unique landscape of the Canyon.
I do not want to take all of my stuff with me. Where can I leave my big bag?
Hotels and hostels in Arequipa will normally store your bags in their safety deposit for free whilst you are away at the Canyon, until you check-in again upon your return. Head off for the trip with just what you need and leave the rest in storage. Especially for the trek as you will need to carry what you take.
I do not feel well and wish to cancel my trip for tomorrow morning.
Peru Hop does not operate the Colca Tours. The tour providers allows cancellations up to 17:00pm the day before at no cost. Cancellations after this time or missed tours will be charged the full fee.
I woke up late and missed my tour pick up. Can I change it for tomorrow?
Peru Hop does not operate the Colca Tours. The operators will charge us fully for any NO SHOW or missed departure not previously cancelled before 17:00pm the day before. If you would like to book the tour again for the next day then this is possible but you will have to pay a second time.
Will I see Condors on this tour?
There are quite a few Condors out there and as we visit different viewing points the chances are quite good. We still cannot guarantee that you will be able to see them but if you get lucky they will fly just above your head!
Did you know?
- The Colca Canyon is TWICE as deep as the Grand Canyon!
- The area surrounding the Canyon is famed for its traditional and colourful towns which you will pass through along the way.
- In the Canyon you can find over 100 kinds of birds, over 300 types of plants and more than 30 types of cactus.
- The highest point of the Canyon is Ampato at 6388 meters above sea level. These snow-capped peaks form an impressive backdrop to the Canyon.
- The Andean Condor Bird can weigh up to 12 kg with a wingspan of over 3 metres! The CRUZ DE CONDOR viewpoint is famed as the best place in South America to see the Andean Condor in flight.
- Free cancelation before 5pm two days prior your departure.
- Late cancelation or no-shows: the total booking price is charged.
- The booking fee is not refundable.