TOUR DETAILS

The Colca Canyon is the most visited destination in the Arequipa region, Peru. It has a depth of 4,160 meters (13,648 feet) and it is the second deepest canyon in Peru, just after the Cotahuasi Canyon. The Colca Canyon is the result of thousands of years of erosion caused by the Colca River. 

The Colca Canyon is located near a geologically active area known as the Valley of the Volcanoes, which contains over 40 volcanoes. Also, as the Colca River continues its course, it creates the famous Colca Valley. This valley has been farmed since Pre-Inca times, thus making agriculture and cattle raising the main economic activities of the area.

Why Inkanto Travel?

We are an experienced tour operator in Peru. Our staff is composed by professional tour guides with years of experience guiding tours in Arequipa. We also offer guided tours to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the city of Cusco.

Full Day

Colca Canyon Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa city around 3:00 am. Then, we will go in our private bus to Chivay town, where we will buy the entrance tickets to the famous Colca Canyon. Afterwards, we will drive to Achoma village, where we will stop to have breakfast. 

After breakfast, we will visit the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where we will admire the magnificent flight of the condors. We will stay there for around 1 hour. Then, we will explore the Lagoons of Antahuilque, the Coquetico hanging tombs, and the Santa Ana de Maca church.

Then, we will visit Yanque town and its famous hot springs. Entering the hot springs is an optional activity. Afterwards, we will return to Chivay town to have lunch. The lunch is not included in the tour price. 

After lunch, we will go back to Arequipa city. During the return trip, we will stop at the Patapampa viewpoint, from where we will be able to spot the Hualcahualca, Sabancaya, and Ampato volcanoes.

Finally, we will be arriving at Arequipa city around 5:30 pm. Once there, we will transfer you back to your hotel.