The 15 Best Tours in Chivay & Colca

1.2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 248 reviews · 2 days · from $78Our pick

Travel from Arequipa through Salinas and Aguada Blanca to Chivay, then watch Andean condors at Cruz del Cóndor before continuing to Puno. You will ride in a small group of up to 18, with English or Spanish guidance, a night in Chivay, optional hot springs, and several high-altitude viewpoints.

“Cecilia was a great and attentive guide. The format of the tour was paced optimally, I would recommend going for the 2 day trip. The transport to Puno was a bit painful and long after the whole program.”

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2.From Puno to Arequipa: 2 Days/1 Night Colca Canyon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 83 reviews · 2 days · from $102

Travel from Puno to Arequipa through Colca Canyon, stopping at Lagunillas, Pampa Cañahuas, Patapampa, Chivay, and Cruz del Condor. You will see vicuñas and Andean birds, visit La Calera Hot Springs, stay one night in Chivay, and travel with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guide quality and vehicle comfort can vary.

“Très belle excusion, beaux paysages. La baignade dans les bains thermaux était également très bien. Le cout des repas n'ėtait parfois pas inclus et les boissons facturées très chères. La qualité des repas proposés ètait très moyenne. Le minibus utilisé pour l'excursion etait complet, c'était compliqué de ranger les valises et paquetages. Il aurait fallu un bus plus grand. Inconvénients compensés par la beauté du site et la chance de voir quelques condors. Mark.”

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3.Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Travel from Chivay to Puno by air-conditioned bus with a bilingual guide, four scenic stops, snacks, water, coffee, Wi-Fi, and an onboard toilet. You will pause at Abra Patapampa, Tocrapampa, Patahuasi, and Lagunillas before arriving in Puno around 7:00 to 7:30 pm.

“The bus was comfortable and the guide was very nice. Once we arrived - a transfer to our hotel was included so that was very handy. We got caught in construction traffic so it took us about 7.5 hours which was a long day but to no fault of them. The thing I was most disappointed with - the listing said that snacks, bottled water and free wifi were included. All of those items were never offered. I planned on getting work done on the bus with the free wifi so this was a huge disappointment! And I had to purchase water at a stop for a high charge because…”

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4.From Arequipa Trek : 2-Days of Hiking in the Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $21

This two-day Colca Canyon trek takes you from Arequipa to Cruz del Cóndor, down to San Juan de Chuccho and Sangalle Oasis, then up before dawn to Cabanaconde. Expect steep, uneven trails, basic overnight lodging, bilingual guides, meals and entry fees paid separately, and a small group of up to 18 people.

“A great tour, but a little tough, so be prepared.”

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5.Tour Fullday Colca Canyon with Breakfast and Typical Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 35 reviews · 15 hours · from $40

Leave Arequipa around 2:30 to 3:00 AM for Cruz del Cóndor, where you may watch Andean condors ride the morning air above Colca Canyon. The day also includes breakfast, a typical buffet lunch, colonial villages, pre-Inca tombs, hot springs, alpacas, vicuñas, and a 4,910-meter volcano viewpoint. English and Spanish guiding is included.

“Le guide été super, il nous a laisser le temps de visiter, en revanche il n'avais pas pris en compte l'adresse pour venir nous récupérer, ont a du attendre 45 minutes de plus alors que j'avais spécifier l'adresse de la prise en charges. Le buffet a volonté du midi été marqué comme inclus hors il ne l'ai pas, ont a du payé le repas en plus.”

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6.Fullday Tour Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 16 hours · from $56

Leave Arequipa around 2:30 a.m. for Cruz del Cóndor, colonial villages, pre-Inca tombs, Chacapi hot springs, and Andean wildlife. An English or Spanish guide leads the day, then you switch vehicles in Chivay for the five-hour ride to Puno. Breakfast, hotel pickup, and the Colca to Puno transfer are included. Lunch and entrance fees are extra.

“The team was great - especially Sheila (if I remember her name correctly 🙈) and the driver, who helped me stay healthy and even brought back my forgotten hat from the car. Thank you very much!”

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7.One Day Trip to Colca Canyon Ending in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 16 hours · from $56

Leave Arequipa around 2:30 a.m. for Cruz del Cóndor, Colca Canyon viewpoints, colonial villages, hot springs, and Andean wildlife. English- and Spanish-speaking guides, including David on some departures, lead the day. After lunch in Chivay, continue by bus to Puno, arriving around 7 p.m.

“Escursione molto bella, guide super preparate e simpatiche. L’unica pecca è quando il gruppo si divide per andare a Puno, la strada è lunga e la maggior parte del tempo è un disastro (buche ovunque ed enormi)”

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8.Tour Colca Canyon 2 Days with End in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 2 days · from $95

Travel from Arequipa through Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve to Chivay, with vicuñas, alpacas, volcano views, hot springs, and the Colca Canyon. After the condor lookout, continue by tourist bus to Puno. English and Spanish guiding is available in a small group of up to 18 people.

“Très belle excursion, avec un guide au top 👍 Merci Roy . De belles découvertes tout au long du parcours . La chambre d'hôtel était froide et triste . malgré un bon accueil.”

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9.2-Day Colca Canyon Classic Tour return to Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $35

Spend two days traveling from Arequipa through the Colca Valley, with stops for vicuñas, alpacas, high-altitude views, hot springs, colonial churches, and condors at Cruz del Condor. English and Spanish guides, including Juan Pablo and Roy on recent departures, accompany the trip. Your hotel, meals, entrance ticket, and optional activities cost extra.

“The tour was amazing. Our guide was patient with us not speaking Spanish and kindly explained everything in English a second time. We had so many questions and he answered them all. We learned a lot and it was really interesting. We felt comfortable and well hosted by Roy the whole time. Thank you very much for making these two days a highlight of our trip!”

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10.2-day Colca Canyon Trekking, Ending in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $139

Walk from Cabanaconde into Colca Canyon with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Cruz del Cóndor, San Juan de Chuccho, Malata, and Sangalle Oasis. Sleep in a private adobe bungalow, climb out before sunrise, visit Chivay and its hot springs, then continue to Puno with scenic stops along the way.

“Tolle Hiking Tour mit erfahrenen Guide der gute Tipps gegeben hat. Die Tour war schon anspruchsvoll, belohnt aber mit fantastische Landschaft, Kondore, Wasserfälle und wunderschöne Einblicke in den Canyon. Leider klärt der Anbieter nicht exakt über die benötigte Ausstattung auf. Ein Hinweis auf Walking- Stöcke und vor allem eine Stirnlampe um am nächsten Morgen im Dunkeln den Berg hoch zu klettern, wären wichtig gewesen!”

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11.Full day excursion to Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $45

Leave Arequipa around 2:30 AM for Cruz del Cóndor, one of Colca Canyon’s best viewpoints. A bilingual English and Spanish guide leads you through Andean villages, terraces, wetlands, vicuña country, and Chacapi hot springs. Breakfast, buffet lunch, and transport are included. Expect a long day with many short stops.

“The tour was as described. However, in my opinion, the time for each activity was a bit short. It might be better to reduce the number of activities and focus on just a couple of them to enjoy them more.”

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12.Fullday Colca Canyon + Lunch + Transfer to Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $77

Start before dawn in Arequipa, watch condors at Cruz del Cóndor, visit Colca villages, viewpoints, hot springs, and Andean wetlands, then continue by tourist vehicle to Puno. English and Spanish guides, breakfast, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and luggage storage in the van are included.

“It was a very nice tour, breathtaking scenery, excellent breakfast and lunch.”

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13.Colca Canyon Full-Day Tour with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 14 hours · from $40

Leave Arequipa around 3 AM for Chivay, breakfast, and the Cruz del Condor viewpoint. A guide leads you through Colca Canyon scenery, Inca terraces, and valley viewpoints before lunch and optional hot springs in Chivay. Expect a long bus day, paid entrance fees, and a real chance of missing condors.

“The guide was very friendly and had a wealth of knowledge about the area, making the experience truly delightful. I highly recommend it!”

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14.2-Day Tour to Colca Canyon ending in Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $99

Travel from Puno to Arequipa in two days with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. See vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, Patapampa, Colca’s terraces, and condors at Cruz del Cóndor. Your package includes Puno pickup and Arequipa drop-off, but Chivay lodging, meals, and entrance fees cost extra.

“Excellent trip, very well organised and no delays. Communication was excellent and our guides and drivers were top class.”

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15.Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa ending in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 16 hours · from $83

Leave Arequipa before dawn, cross the Colca Canyon, watch condors at Cruz del Condor, stop at villages and hot springs, then continue by tourist transport to Puno. An English or Spanish guide, breakfast, hotel pickup, and luggage transfer are included. Expect a 16-hour day, high altitude, optional costs, and changing vehicle comfort.

“Buena comunicación previa al tour y guía excelente.”

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