Colca Canyon 2 Day Tour

If you're planning to visit Puno and Lake Titicaca after your Colca Canyon tour, you can add a transfer from Chivay to Puno when booking. On the second day, instead of returning to Arequipa, you'll travel by minibus to Puno, arriving at approximately 6:00 PM.

If your accommodation is in central Puno, you'll be dropped off there. Otherwise, the transfer ends at the city's main square.

Yes. If you've booked the transfer to Puno, you can bring all your luggage because you won't be returning to Arequipa after the tour. Your suitcases will be stored in the back of the minibus.

We recommend keeping a small daypack with your documents, water, snacks, and anything else you might need during the day.

If you're returning to Arequipa after the tour, we recommend bringing only a backpack or small suitcase with what you'll need for the 2 days.

You can ask your accommodation in Arequipa whether they can store the rest of your luggage until you return. Many hotels and guesthouses offer this service.

Yes. The Colca Canyon 2 Day Tour passes through high-altitude areas, including the Patapampa viewpoint at 4,910 meters (16,109 feet).

To reduce the risk of altitude sickness, we recommend spending some time acclimatizing in Arequipa before the tour, eating light meals, avoiding alcohol, and limiting strenuous physical activity. If you experience symptoms, tell your guide. Severe or worsening symptoms require medical attention.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothes in layers, as temperatures can vary considerably throughout the day and nights can be cold.

From December to March, during the rainy season, bring waterproof clothing as well. You'll also need comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and, if you plan to visit the hot springs, a swimsuit, towel, and flip-flops.

Yes, it is possible to have a single room, but it has an extra cost. If you want to make a reservation with this type of room, please contact us.

No. The walks included in the tour are short, easy, and optional.

If you'd rather skip a walk, you can stay in the vehicle and continue to the next stop. No previous hiking experience is required.

Both tours depart from Arequipa and include visits to Colca Valley, traditional Andean villages, and the Cruz del Condor viewpoint.

The main difference is that the 2-day tour includes one overnight stay and covers the main sights in two days, while the 3-day tour includes two nights and an additional cultural experience with a local family in Coporaque, where you'll learn about their traditions and take part in everyday activities.

Choose the 2-day tour if you're short on time, or the 3-day tour if you'd like to spend longer in the valley and experience local life.

No. Andean condor sightings aren't guaranteed, as these are wild birds and sightings depend on natural conditions.

The tour visits the Cruz del Condor viewpoint in the morning, when condors often take advantage of rising warm air currents to soar above the canyon. Even if you don't spot any condors, the viewpoint offers impressive views of Colca Canyon.