Colca Canyon to Puno Day Trip

Admire one of the most impressive views of the Andean country with this day trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa. You'll finish the tour in Puno, Peru's folklore capital, to continue exploring.

Day Trip Details

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa and after a 3-hour bus ride through southern Peru, we'll reach the town of Chivay. At more than 3000 meters (9800 feet) above sea level, we'll stop for a breakfast of bread with butter and jam, along with juice and coffee or tea.

After breakfast, we'll visit the town of Yanque, then proceed to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. A small hike is optional. At the viewpoint, you can admire the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, and spot Andean condors, which thrive in this area.

Following the viewpoint, we'll visit other towns and viewpoints in Colca Valley like Wayrapunko and Antahuillque. Next, we’ll relax for 1 hour at the Chacapi hot springs.

We’ll dine at a restaurant offering typical dishes of the region before heading to Puno. During the journey, we'll stop at the Patapampa viewpoint to see the Ampato and Sabancaya volcanoes, and at the Salinas Reserve and Lagunillas to observe camelids and wild birds. The day trip ends at the historic center of Puno, concluding after a total of 17 hours.

Hotel Pickup

This activity includes pickup at hotels within a 0.62-mile (1-kilometer) radius of the Plaza de Armas in Arequipa. If you're staying outside this area, you will need to meet at the entrance of the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa in the Plaza de Armas at the designated time.