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

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Puno between 6:15 and 6:30 am and head to Chivay, about 300 kilometers (186 miles) away. The route will take us through the altiplano, where we'll see wetlands, lagoons, streams, and plains. Mammals such as vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas, along with various birds, can be observed.

We will continue to Patahuasi, entering the Colca Canyon. Along the way, we will pass by the crater of the extinct Chucura volcano and stop at a viewpoint to appreciate the Cordillera Occidental from 4,910 meters (just over 16,100 feet).

Between 1 and 1:30 pm, we will arrive at a hotel in Chivay for lunch on your own. Dinner and overnight stay will also be at this hotel. You may visit Chivay or relax in thermal baths after lunch.

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

Breakfast will be at the hotel before we head to the Cruz del Condor, the main viewpoint of the Colca Canyon, for two hours of free time.

We will return by bus to Chivay, passing through Andean towns such as Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, and observing the terraces and paths of the canyon. Upon arriving in Chivay, you will have an hour for lunch, and around 1 pm, we will depart for Arequipa, arriving between 4:30 and 5 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes one night of accommodation with breakfast in Chivay. You can choose from the following types of establishments:

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

Accommodation will be in a double room.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels in the center of Puno. If your accommodation is on the outskirts, you must reach Calle Jiron Arequipa near Plaza de Armas. Pickup is not available from specific locations including GHL Lago Titicaca, Casa Andina Premium, and several others.