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Colca Canyon Tour from Arequipa: Full Day with Condors

Watch Andean condors at Cruz del Cóndor, cross Patapampa at 4,800 m and visit the villages of the Colca Valley in one day. Breakfast, lunch and guide included. From USD 35.

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FULL DAY TOUR

Tour Overview

One of the Deepest Canyons in the World

Colca Canyon Tour: Cruz del Cóndor in One Day

The Colca Canyon Tour (Colca Canyon full day) takes you from Arequipa to one of southern Peru’s most spectacular natural attractions, with Andean landscapes, traditional villages and the immense Colca Canyon.

The highlight is Cruz del Cóndor, the best viewpoint to admire the depth of the canyon and watch the Andean condor. On the way you cross Patapampa at 4,800 m, see vicuñas in the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve and visit the villages of Maca and Yanque. Breakfast, buffet lunch and a bilingual guide are included.

This Colca Canyon day trip costs USD 37 per person, or USD 35 with our promotional price. Pickup at your hotel in Arequipa is between 2:45 and 3:30 AM, and you are back around 5:30 PM, with about one hour at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. The Colca entrance (about S/ 70) and the optional hot springs (about S/ 15) are paid on site in cash.

Duration2:45 AM – 5:30 PM
PriceFrom USD 35
Highest point4,800 m
Group12–14, max. 18
DifficultyEasy to moderate

Cruz del Cóndor

About one hour to watch condors over the canyon.

Patapampa Viewpoint

4,800 m, with views of the surrounding volcanoes.

Maca and Yanque

Pre-Inca terraces and colonial churches.

Pampa Cañahuas

Vicuñas, alpacas and llamas in the wild.

Read the full Colca Canyon Full Day Tour description

We pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa between 2:45 and 3:30 AM and drive about 3 hours to Chivay for breakfast. We continue through the Colca Valley, with viewpoint stops, to Cruz del Cóndor.

On the way back we visit Maca and Yanque, with an optional stop at the hot springs, have a buffet lunch and return to Arequipa around 5:30 PM via Patapampa and Pampa Cañahuas. Condor sightings can’t be guaranteed.

Want to hike into the canyon? Choose the Colca Canyon Trek 2 Days or the Colca Canyon Trek 3 Days.

Private Colca Canyon Tour

Enjoy the Colca Canyon Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Promotional Price: USD 35

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before, or are you booking another tour with us? You pay the promotional price of USD 35 instead of USD 37. Just mention your other booking when you reserve.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Colca Canyon Full Day Tour runs every day of the year, subject to availability, weather and road conditions. We recommend booking ahead, especially in high season, holidays and weekends.

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DeparturesDaily, all year
Hotel pickup2:45–3:30 AM, Arequipa
Back in ArequipaAbout 5:30 PM

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Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Colca Canyon Full Day Tour

Nine reasons to discover the Colca Canyon with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓Cruz del Cóndor
    Watch Andean condors soar over one of the deepest canyons.
  • ✓Patapampa at 4,800 m
    The highest point of the day, with volcano views.
  • ✓Pampa Cañahuas Reserve
    Vicuñas, alpacas and llamas in the wild.
  • ✓Maca and Yanque
    Pre-Inca terraces and colonial churches.
  • ✓Colca Valley Views
    Viewpoint stops along the canyon.
  • ✓Optional Hot Springs
    Relax in natural thermal pools at about 35 °C.
  • ✓Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
    Both included.
  • ✓Hotel Pickup
    From central Arequipa hotels.
  • ✓Bilingual Guide
    History, nature and culture in English and Spanish.
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USD 35 per person (Promotional Price)

Travel date
Travelers
Travelers USD $35.00/person
100% full payment required for this 1-day tour.
Total for 1 traveler USD $35.00 35.00

Duration FULL DAY TOUR
Starts in Hotel in Arequipa between 2:45 and 3:30 AM
Group size Max: 18 People per group
Departures Daily Departures Available
Physical level Easy
Trip style Classic
Meals 1 B, 1 L, 0 D
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4.9 Excellent · 2,800+ reviews

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

BoardingPass605159 28/09/2026

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

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Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

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Mihai 26/09/2026

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Colca Canyon Tour Itinerary

Arequipa → Chivay → Colca Valley → Cruz del Cóndor → Maca and Yanque → Patapampa (4,800 m) → Pampa Cañahuas → Arequipa

Your Colca Canyon Full Day Tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Arequipa between 2:45 and 3:30 AM. After about 3 hours we reach Chivay for breakfast, then drive through the Colca Valley with viewpoint stops.

At Cruz del Cóndor you have about one hour to admire the canyon and watch the Andean condors. On the way back we visit the villages of Maca and Yanque, with an optional stop at the hot springs, and have a buffet lunch.

In the afternoon we cross Patapampa (4,800 m) and the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, home of wild vicuñas, arriving in Arequipa around 5:30 PM.

DifficultyEasy to moderate
Highest point4,800 m
Condor viewpointAbout 1 hour
BackAbout 5:30 PM

Good to know: Bring cash in soles for the Colca entrance (about S/70) and the optional hot springs (about S/15).

Included Today

  • ✓Hotel pickup
  • ✓Tourist transport
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Buffet lunch
  • ✓Bilingual guide

Drop-off

In central Arequipa.

What Is Included in the Colca Canyon Tour

Hotel Pickup in Arequipa

From hotels in the central area.

Round-Trip Tourist Transport

Arequipa – Colca Canyon – Arequipa.

Breakfast in Chivay

Before visiting the canyon.

Buffet Lunch

In the Colca Valley.

Professional Bilingual Guide

English and Spanish.

First Aid Kit

Carried by your guide.

Colca Canyon Entrance: About S/70

Paid on site, in cash and in soles.

Hot Springs Entrance: About S/15

Optional, paid on site.

Travel Insurance and Tips

Not included.

Colca Canyon Packing List: What to Bring

On the Colca Canyon Full Day Tour mornings are very cold and the sun is strong at midday: dress in layers.

Clothing and Footwear
  • ✓Warm base layer and fleece or sweater
  • ✓Windproof or waterproof jacket
  • ✓Comfortable long pants
  • ✓Walking shoes with good grip
  • ✓Beanie, scarf and light gloves
  • ✓Sun hat and sunglasses
In Your Backpack
  • ✓Passport or ID
  • ✓High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
  • ✓Reusable water bottle and snacks
  • ✓Camera and power bank
  • ✓Personal medication
  • ✓Rain poncho in rainy season
  • ✓Swimsuit, towel and sandals for the hot springs
  • ✓Cash in soles for entrance fees

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person
Rate OptionPrice per person
STANDARD Standard Price $37 USD
PROMO Promotional Price $35 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Colca Canyon Tour Price: Standard or Promotional?

The Colca Canyon Full Day Tour includes the same services at both rates. The promotional price is our thank-you to travelers who also explore Peru with us.

Standard

Standard Price

USD 37 per person

For all travelers who book this tour on its own.

Best for: travelers with one day in Arequipa who want to see the condors without trekking.

Promo

Promotional Price

USD 35 per person

For travelers who also book another tour with Machu Picchu Team, or who have traveled with us before.

How to get it: mention your other Machu Picchu Team booking when you reserve this tour.

Your day

Colca Canyon

  • Hotel pickup in Arequipa between 2:45 and 3:30 am
  • 3-hour drive through the Andes and breakfast in Chivay
  • Cruz del Cóndor, about 1 hour to watch the Andean condors
  • Villages of Maca and Yanque, terraces and colonial churches
  • Optional hot springs and buffet lunch in the Colca Valley
  • Patapampa viewpoint (4,800 m) and Pampa Cañahuas, home of the vicuñas
  • Back in Arequipa around 5:30 pm

Included

What Your Price Covers

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arequipa
  • Round-trip tourist transport
  • Breakfast in Chivay and buffet lunch
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • First aid kit

Entrance fees not included: the Colca Canyon tourist ticket (S/ 70) and the optional hot springs (S/ 15) are paid on site, in cash and in Peruvian soles.

High altitude: the road reaches about 4,800 m at Patapampa. Bring warm layers for the early morning, sunscreen and sunglasses, and a swimsuit and towel if you want to enjoy the hot springs.

Good to know: a long day with a very early start, but no trekking. Condor sightings depend on nature and cannot be guaranteed.

Andean wildlife: look out for condors, vicuñas, alpacas, llamas and, with luck, flamingos along the way.

Group Size

Our groups usually have 12 to 14 travelers, with a maximum of 18.

Book solo, as a couple or with friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world who booked the same date.

Daily Departures

We depart every day of the year, subject to weather and road conditions.

Book early in high season and on holidays.

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour; 50% with less than 24 hours, until 10:00 pm the day before.

Free date change until 7:00 pm the day before.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Colca Canyon Full Day Tour

Book online in a few minutes. Our reservations team reviews your details and sends your confirmation.

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Pay 100% by bank transfer at no extra cost, or by debit or credit card (3.99% processing fee).

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Contact Us

By WhatsApp or email, for questions or last-minute bookings, or at our office in Cusco (Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM).

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

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Choose your travel date.

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Passenger information and your hotel in Arequipa.

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With your exact pickup time.

Colca Canyon Tour Booking Policy

1. Full Payment

This one-day tour requires 100% payment when you book: USD 37 standard or USD 35 promotional price per person.

2. Free Rescheduling

Change your date for free until 7:00 PM the day before, by email or WhatsApp, subject to availability.

3. Cancellation and Refunds

Send your cancellation by email or WhatsApp. 24 hours or more before the tour: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours, but before 10:00 PM the day before: 50% refund. After 10:00 PM the day before, or no-show: no refund. Card fees may be non-refundable.

4. Pickup and No-Show

Be ready at your hotel at the confirmed time (between 2:45 and 3:30 AM). Missing the pickup is considered a no-show, without refund.

5. Entrance Fees

The Colca entrance (about S/ 70) and the optional hot springs (about S/ 15) are paid on site, in cash and in soles. Fees are set by local authorities and may change.

6. Weather and Wildlife

Departures depend on weather and road conditions. Condor sightings can’t be guaranteed.

FAQs

Colca Canyon Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is the Colca Canyon Tour?

The Colca Canyon Tour costs USD 37 per person, or USD 35 with the promotional price if you book another tour with us or have traveled with us before. Hotel pickup, transport, breakfast, buffet lunch and a bilingual guide are included.

2. What time does the Colca Canyon full day tour start and finish?

The Colca Canyon full day tour picks you up between 2:45 and 3:30 AM at your hotel in Arequipa, and returns around 5:30 PM.

3. How far is the Colca Canyon from Arequipa?

The drive to Chivay, the gateway to the valley, takes about 3 hours. On this Colca Canyon from Arequipa trip you have breakfast in Chivay and continue along the valley to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint.

4. What is Cruz del Cóndor?

Cruz del Cóndor is the most famous viewpoint of the Colca Canyon, where you have about one hour to watch the Andean condors fly over the canyon. Sightings are very likely but can’t be guaranteed.

5. Is the entrance fee included?

No. The Colca entrance (about S/ 70) is paid on site in cash. The hot springs (about S/ 15) are optional.

6. How difficult is it?

Easy to moderate: most of the day is spent in a tourist vehicle, with short walks at viewpoints. The highest point is Patapampa, at 4,800 m.

7. Is a Colca Canyon day trip worth it, or should I trek?

A Colca Canyon day trip is ideal if you want the condors, villages and viewpoints without trekking. To hike into the canyon, choose the Colca Canyon Trek 2 Days.

8. Which villages do we visit?

Chivay for breakfast, and Maca and Yanque on the way back, with pre-Inca terraces and colonial churches.

9. What animals can I see?

Andean condors at Cruz del Cóndor, plus vicuñas, alpacas and llamas in the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve and, with luck, flamingos.

10. What should I wear?

Warm layers, a beanie and a windproof jacket for the cold early morning, plus a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for midday. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the hot springs.

11. What is the cancellation policy?

You can change your date for free until 7:00 PM the day before. 24 hours or more before the tour: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours, but before 10:00 PM the day before: 50% refund. After 10:00 PM the day before, or no-show: no refund.

12. Can I book a private tour?

Yes. Contact us by WhatsApp or email for a personalized quote.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Colca Canyon Full Day Tour with Machu Picchu Team?

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All Inclusive

Hotel pickup, breakfast, buffet lunch and guide.

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Great Value

From USD 35 per person.

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Daily Departures

Every day of the year, subject to availability.

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Southern Peru Experts

We organize Arequipa, Puno, Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Traveler Reviews

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Charlotte Sou

28/09/2026
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Nous avons passé 5 jours avec Omar pour le Salkantay trek et c’était super ! La qualité des logements, des repas et l’accompagnement lors du trek était parfait ! Petit point négatif sur le dernier hôtel et dernier restaurant à Aguas Calientes très mal notés et certains ont eu des puces de lit, à changer car pas du tout hygiénique.En tout cas merci beaucoup à Omar pour cette aventure, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur !

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28/09/2026
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We did the 5 day Salkantay Trek with Machu Picchu Team. Our guide Amoroso was the best. Super chill guy, very fun to be around and he just made the whole Salkantay experience feel complete. Overall good experience and organisation by Machu Picchu Team, would recommend.

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Lea Jungmann

28/09/2026
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We did the 5 days salkantay trek. Our guide Amoroso was the best. He was really patient with us and made this experience unforgettable!! He explained everything really well and made us feel included even if we were always last. The trek was amazing but be prepared for night one to be really really cold. We can only recommend doing this trek with Machu Picchu Team.

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BoardingPass605159

28/09/2026
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Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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