
Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa
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Age 13 and over
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Traveler rating
3.9/5
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Is Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa worth booking?
Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa is a 16-hour experience in Arequipa, Peru, from $35 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 34 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (34)
- Duration
- 16 hours
- From
- $35 per person
*Join this full day trip to Colca Canyon leaving early in the morning from your hotel including tourist transportation and and official English tour guide. *If you do not have much time and you want to know the spectacul
What you get
- Professional Official English guide
- Tourist transport-Shared
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
About this experience
*Join this full day trip to Colca Canyon leaving early in the morning from your hotel including tourist transportation and and official English tour guide. *If you do not have much time and you want to know the spectacular Colca Valley this one of the the best option. *Enjoy impressive Andean landscapes live culture and know one the deepest canyon in the world.
What's included
Included
- Professional Official English guide
- Tourist transport-Shared
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
Not included
- Hot Spring and Lunch *optional
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
Please wait us ready at 2:30am. Between 2:30am to3:00am we leave from Arequipa City at first we are going to start the pick ups from the hotels. Then we are going to start our travel to the Colca Canyon.
30 minutes here
Chivay
After 3 hours direct driving we are going to get to Chivay town in the Colca valley and there we stop to have breakfast.
30 minutes here
Plaza de Armas
We are going to visit this smal village
20 minutes here
Iglesia Santa Ana
We are going to visit this small village and his beautifull church
15 minutes here
Mirador Cruz del Condor
After previus visits we continue driving towards the most visited point the “ Cross of the Condor or mirador Cruz del condor in spanish” there we are able to see the depth of the canyon and the flight of the Condor there we spend for approximately 1.5-hour. Then we visit the area that presents beautiful typical towns, like Yanque & Maca, colonial churches, gently people with typical needlework dresses, hundreds of pre-inca terraces still in use with Andean growing like corn, quinua, kiwicha among others.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Colca Canyon
We are going to stop in each touristic viewpoints.
60 minutes here
Hot Springs Chacapi
We are going to stop at the hot spring to enjoy in the pools 30 to 35 celcius.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Plaza de Armas de Chivay
Lunch stop about 40 minutes. Not included in the price and it is optional.
40 minutes here
Abra Patapampa
We are going to stop at the highest viewpoint called Volcanoes viewpoint.
15 minutes here
Patahuasi
We will cross through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve where we could appreciate alpacas, llamas, vicuñas and migratory birds such as flamingos.
15 minutes here
Plaza de Armas
At approximately 18:00h we get back to the Arequipa city. End of the tour. City center drop off.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Arequipa Tour
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Warm clothes
- Sun protect
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Good to know
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 13+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 12
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Arequipa.
How much does Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa cost?
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Prices start at $35 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Arequipa usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa take?
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Plan for about 16 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Arequipa is not rushed.
Is Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 34 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Arequipa, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 13. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 16-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa?
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Around 12 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Arequipa can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Arequipa and add a light layer if any part of the 16-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Arequipa within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Arequipa?
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On Outty we rank every Arequipa experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup, Arequipa Rafting on the Chili river free pick-up,snack,&fhotos, 2 Day 1 Night Trek Colca Canyon. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Arequipa?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Arequipa?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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