Colca Valley Day Tour from Arequipa

The Colca Valley is a few hours from Arequipa. It holds the Colca Canyon, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, with pre-Inca agricultural terraces on its sides and Andean condors overhead. The canyon was carved by the Colca River, and people have farmed its sides for a very long time. Along the way there are Andean villages, markets and viewpoints over the valley.

1. Step 1

   Hotel Pickup & Departure to Colca

   • We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa and begin the scenic 3.5-hour drive toward the Colca Valley
2. Step 2

   Breakfast in Chivay

   • A traditional Andean breakfast in the town of Chivay
3. Step 3

   Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint

   • Travel through the Colca Valley to the Cruz del Cóndor, for the canyon and the condors
4. Step 4

   Cultural and Scenic Stops

   • On the return to Chivay, the town of Pinchollo and its Wayrapunko Viewpoint, the pre-Inca terraces and lagoons at Antahuilque, colonial Maca with an optional Colca Sour tasting, and the church at Yanque
5. Step 5

   Optional Thermal Baths

   • Relax in hot springs with temperatures between 35°C and 38°C, surrounded by Andean landscapes
6. Step 6

   Lunch in Chivay

   • Enjoy free time for lunch in Chivay, with delicious local dishes available
7. Step 7

   Scenic Return to Arequipa

   • Stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes (4,910 m) for panoramic mountain views, spot flamingos at Toccra Bofedales, and cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, home to vicuñas and other Andean wildlife
8. Step 8

   Arrival in Arequipa

   • Return to the city and drop-off at your hotel