Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour

Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Colca Canyon on this 2-day tour from Puno finishing in Arequipa. A unique route through Peru awaits!

Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour

Day 1: Puno - Chivay

Pickup at your hotel in Puno is scheduled between 6:15 and 6:30 am for the journey to Chivay, approximately 300 kilometers (186 miles) away. The route features altiplano landscapes, including wetlands, lagoons, streams, and wildlife such as vicuñas, llamas, and various bird species, including flamingos.

We will reach Patahuasi and enter the Colca Canyon, passing by the Chucura volcano crater and stopping at a viewpoint of the Cordillera Occidental at 4,910 meters (over 16,100 feet).

By 1 to 1:30 pm, you will arrive at a hotel in Chivay for lunch at your leisure. Dinner and overnight accommodation will also be at this establishment. Free time is available post-lunch for visiting Chivay or enjoying the town's thermal baths.

Day 2: Chivay - Cruz del Condor - Chivay - Arequipa

Breakfast is served at the hotel before heading to the Cruz del Condor, the main viewpoint for two hours of free time to admire the scenery and potentially see condors.

Afterward, we will return to Chivay, passing through Andean towns such as Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, and crossing the terraces and paths of the canyon. Following an hour for lunch in Chivay, we will depart for Arequipa around 1 pm, with an expected arrival time between 4:30 and 5 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes one night of accommodation with breakfast in Chivay. You can choose your accommodation type:

Hostel: Andes Colca or similar2-star Hotel: Colca Inn or similar3-star Hotel: Tradiciones Colca or similar

All options provide accommodation in a double room.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels in central Puno. If your hotel is on the outskirts, you must go to Calle Jiron Arequipa near the Plaza de Armas for pickup. Please note that pickup is not available from specific hotels, including GHL Lago Titicaca and those on the Uros Islands.