Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world and the best place in Peru to watch Andean condors fly. Its villages, terraces and hot springs are visited in 1 to 3 days from Arequipa.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Colca Canyon private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Colca Canyon
- 2-day Colca tour from Arequipa
- Colca full day
- Cruz del Condor viewpoint
- La Calera hot springs (Chivay)
- Trek to Sangalle oasis (2 or 3 days)
- Yanque, Maca and Cabanaconde villages
- Pre-Hispanic terraces
- Colca to Puno on the way
Everything for your trip to Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Colca Canyon: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Colca Canyon who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Colca Canyon tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Colca Canyon private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Colca Canyon tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Colca Canyon tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Colca Canyon guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Colca Canyon
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Colca Canyon tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Colca Canyon day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Colca Canyon
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Colca Canyon 2 day tour
Day 1: Chivay and hot springs; day 2: Cruz del Condor and the canyon villages, back to Arequipa or on to Puno.
Tours published by guides in Colca Canyon
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Colca Canyon tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Colca Canyon?
April to December, with the best weather May to November. Condors are seen mostly in the morning.
How do I get to Colca Canyon?
By road from Arequipa to Chivay, about 3 to 4 hours.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Colca Canyon tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.