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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