Explore the Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon in the world, on this 2-day tour of the Andes mountains. Be amazed by the flight of the majestic condor, a sacred bird by Andean civilizations. End the tour in the city of Puno.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 2 days
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- The lobby of your hotel in Arequipa
Experience
Pickup location:
Arequipa
Sacred Valley
Andes Viewpoint
Chivay
Lunch
Colca Canyon
Hiking
Chivay
Free time, Overnight stay
Coporaque
Visit
Maca
Hiking
Mirador Cruz del Cóndor
Hiking, Wildlife viewing
Chivay
Lunch
Finish at:
Puno
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- See the flight of the majestic condor in the Andes mountains
- Marvel at the dramatic landscape of the Colca Canyon
- Get a nice view of the Andean Volcanoes
- See Llamas and Alpacas on the way to Colca Canyon
Get back to nature in the Andes mountains and look for condors, llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat. Marvel at the majestic landscape and remote towns along the way.
Day 1:
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Arequipa, and then look for llamas, alpacas and vicuñas in the magnificent mountains of the Sacred Valley. Get breathtaking views of the Misti, Chachani, Pichu Pichu and Ampato volcanoes from the highest point of the Patapampa route, and then continue to Chivay (entrance town to Colca Canyon) and have lunch at a local restaurant. Then you will be dropped off in your hotel in Chivay Town. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Day 2:
Depart Chivay in the early morning and make your way towards the stunning Cruz del Condor viewpoint. See the pretty towns of Coporaque and Maca and get in touch with nature on a short hike before your arrival at Cruz del Condor, where you will get an hour to watch the majestic birds in flight. All the excursion will be explained by the professional guide. On the way back, eat lunch in Chivay before continuing to Puno, arriving at 7:30 PM.
- Entrance fee to the Colca Canyon (if option selected)
- Lunch on the 1st and 2nd day (if option selected)
- Professional tour guide (English/Spanish)
- Hotel Pick up in Arequipa and Drop off in Puno city (only hotels located in downtown in Puno)
- Accommodation in Chivay on the 1st night
- Tips
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Sun hat
- Hiking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Cash
Know before you go
- There is a change of altitude of 1400 meters on this trip
- There is no restrictions with large suitcases during the whole trip
- The following hotels or locations require extra cost or prior coordination: Colca Lodge, Casitas del Colca, hotels located in Yanque town or Coporaque town