Name: From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour
Brand: GetYourGuide
SKU: 198730
Rating: 4.1923 (26 reviews)

Get back to nature on a full-day, guided tour of the Colca Canyon from Arequipa. Experience breathtaking views of the canyon from the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint and follow the flight of the condor.

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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: Pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Arequipa.

Highlights

Enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding area
View traditional mountain towns
Spot the Andean condor in its natural habitat

Full description

Enjoy early morning pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Arequipa and travel to the incredible Colca Canyon. Arrive at the natural habitat of the giant Andean condor and look forward to a full-day tour of the breathtaking site. Stop for breakfast in the pleasant town of Chivay and travel through the towns of the Andes, before reaching the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. Take a short hike up to the viewpoint and experience picturesque views of the surrounding natural landscape. Cross the pass of Patapampa and admire the stunning flora and fauna of the Andes. View the peaks of the Misti, Chachani, Pichu Pichu, and Ampato volcanoes. Return to Arequipa at approximately 5:00 PM and be dropped off in the main square.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round trip transportation
Breakfast
Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
Entrance fee to Colca Canyon (if option selected)
Lunch (if option selected)

Other items/services not specified
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing

Know before you go

There is an important altitude difference between the starting point: Arequipa city (2300 m.) to the Colca Canyon (3700 m.), take precautions to avoid the altitude sickness.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 26 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Safety
4.4/5

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Very demanding excursion, starting at 3 am and returning late in the evening. Bus journey of at least 6 hours. The landscapes are splendid but unfortunately the stop at the Mirador dei Condor lasted only 40 minutes. Some other stops should be avoided and more time given to the main stop. The guide was however very clever, with clear and comprehensive explanations both in Spanish and in English. Buffet lunch quite good.

August 22, 2019

A must know you are on Arequipa

A tiring but essential day if you venture to Arequipa. On the other hand, we strongly advise against the booking via GetYourGuide, the price paid having been triple of other prices practiced for the same activity. I can understand a differential of 10 to 15%, but 200% more expensive, it is not acceptable!

April 28, 2019

Alles war richtig gemacht, das pick-up, das fahren, das Essen. Colca Canon ist eine sehr spektakulaere Natur und ich kann das nur empfehlen. Ein Sternchen weniger wegen der Uebersetzerin. Sprachlich war Sie nicht ganz vorbereitet.

January 3, 2020

From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour

From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour

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A must know you are on Arequipa