Colca Valley 2 Day Trip

The Colca Valley offers a blend of nature and tradition, with opportunities to explore Chivay and the beginning of the Amazon River. This two-day tour showcases the beauty of one of Peru's most impressive regions.

Colca Valley 2 Day Trip

Day 1: Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Chivay

Pickup from your accommodation in Arequipa is at 2:30 am. Travel approximately three hours, stopping in Yanque for a typical breakfast. After another hour and a half, reach the Condor Cross viewpoint to see condors and the views of Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest craters.

Continue through Colca Valley with a stop in Maca, a small town with colonial architecture. Then, pass by pre-Inca terraces before arriving at the hot springs to relax. The day ends in Chivay, the capital of the Colca Valley, where you can explore the town at over 9842 feet (3000 meters) above sea level.

Day 2: Chivay - Apurímac River - Arequipa

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the Apurímac River, about two and a half hours away. At 16,400 feet (5000 meters), walk alongside the river, enjoying landscapes and wildlife. Return to Chivay around midday for lunch (not included), then stop at Patapampa for mountain views before heading back to Arequipa, arriving around 6 pm.

Accommodation

The tour includes one night's accommodation at Hotel Colca Llaqta or a similar hotel.

Hotel Pick Up

Pickup is from your accommodation in Arequipa city center at 2:30 am, or meet at Plaza de Armas opposite the cathedral.

Tickets

The tour does not include the tourist ticket to Colca Canyon (approx. 23 USD) or hot springs entrance (approx. 6 USD).