Colca Canyon, Travel Peru, Arequipa Peru Tours

Discover the stunning Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Experience breathtaking Andean landscapes, watch majestic condors soar, and visit charming villages rich in tradition. This tour combines nature, culture, and adventure for an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

Fully Private Tour ensures personalized service.
Stop at several beautiful viewpoints and witness breathtaking landscapes.
Witness the majestic flight of Andean condors at one of the canyon's most famous viewpoints.
Visit charming villages like Chivay and Yanque, where local culture and traditions thrive.
Hot Springs: Relax in natural hot springs such as La Calera, known for their therapeutic properties.

Day 1: Arequipa To Yanque (Colca Canyon)

Overnight in Colca (Altitude: 3600 m. - 11811 ft)

For your private tour of Colca Canyon, your private tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and take you on a stunning four-hour private scenic journey to Yanque. Have your camera ready as you will stop at some beautiful viewpoints including the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, which is home to many exotic Andean animals including vicuñas, alpacas, llamas, flamingos, ibis and the Andean eagle. You will witness breathtaking landscapes as you drive past lakes, glaciers and some magnificent volcanoes, such as Ampato, Sabancaya, Huallca, and Misti. Our journey’s highest point of 4800m (15,000ft) will be reached, before heading down the canyon to Yanque. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will enjoy a nice lunch, while taking in the incredible view. In the afternoon, you will have a number of options, such as enjoying the hot thermal springs of Yanque, embarking on a short trek or just relaxing in your hotel while taking in the spectacular view of the beginning of canyon and its terraces.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2: Colca Canyon Tour & To Arequipa

Colca Canyon (Altitude: 3600 m. - 11811 ft)

Very early in the morning, your private tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and show you the most spectacular places of the Colca Canyon. Along the way, we will stop in some small Andean villages where time seems to have stood still and Colonial architecture continues to be well preserved. We will then follow along with the canyon until we reach Mirador Cruz del Condor, which is the most popular viewing point for looking into the depths of the Colca Canyon. At this particular point, the Canyon is around 1200m deep, and you will almost always see a few condors flying with the breathtaking canyon scenery in the background. Once you have taken the very refreshing air of the Colca Canyon, we will begin the trip back to your hotel in Arequipa, which will take approximately 4 hours.

Meals: Breakfast

Our Pricing

All prices are per person (based on double occupancy).

Comfort Tour

$415

Price per person (based on double occupancy)
Accommodation in a 3 star hotel
Lunch first day
Breakfast second day

Exclusive Tour

$497

Price per person (based on double occupancy)
Accommodation in a 4 star hotel
Lunch first day
Breakfast second day

Luxury Tour

$534

Price per person (based on double occupancy)
Accommodation in a 5 star hotel
Lunch first day
Breakfast second day

Best hotels recommended for you

We have carefully selected the best hotels to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Choose from our recommended options below:

We can book any hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact our travel experts for more information.

Comfort

With Our Comfort Tours, You Will Enjoy A Mix Of Private And Small Group Experiences At The Best Available Price. You Will Stay In Small, Family-Owned Bed; Breakfast Or 3* Hotels; A Comfortable Option, Including Personalized Service.

Killawasi Lodge (Colca)

Colca

12 Cozy rooms (08 JUNIOR SUITE and 04 DELUXE) surrounded by beautiful landscapes with private balconies or terraces, all equipped with: electric heating with remote control, clock radio with iPhone and MP3 player, Wi-Fi internet, large bathroom with hot water 24 hours, orthopedic mattresses, cotton sheets and towels, anti-allergy pillows and the necessary amenities to make your stay an unforgettable experience.

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Exclusive

This Is Our Recommended Option Where You Will Have A Totally Private Tour To Ensure A Real Cultural Immersion, Staying At And Visiting The Most Authentic Places In Peru. You Will Stay In Carefully Selected Eco-Friendly Hotels, With Local Character And Outstanding Service. The Choice For Real Travellers.

Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs (Colca)

Colca

At the Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs Guests can go on horse-riding trips across the Colca Valley or simply unwind on the spacious sun loungers by the garden. Basic internet satellite service is available at the front desk.T Some rooms have private access to thermal waters and include fireplaces and minibars. A buffet breakfast with regional jams and tropical fruits is offered daily. The main restaurant is styled with rustic walls and decorations. Puye Restaurant offers Alpandina cuisine and the BBQ bar serves typical Peruvian specialties on the banks of the Colca River.

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Luxury

With Our Luxury Tours, You Will Enjoy Private Excursions With An Outstanding Service. You Will Stay In A Selection Of The Most Luxurious Hotels In Peru.

Aranwa Resorts & Spa (Colca)

Colca

This hotel is a dream, rich in legends and colonial Andean traditions, as well as breathtaking scenery. It is located in the district of Coporaque along the Colca River, 3 hours from the city of Arequipa.

An old water mill located at the entrance of the hotel welcomes you to "El Pueblito Encantado del Colca", is the best starting point to enter the magical world covering the Colca Valley. It has an indescribable flora and fauna besides the hypnotic colored sky crossed by the graceful flight of the condor, one of the most common birds of Peru.

The hotel allows guests to enjoy a relaxing experience as they come into contact with the natural beauty of the place. Enjoying the majesty of the Andes mountain while crossing through the lush gardens and breathing fresh air. At night, the most amazing spectacle of nature that can be seen, with hundreds of stars in the sky as well as many shooting stars that create an atmosphere of magic and charm.

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