Colca Canyon Trek: Scenic Views and Wildlife
4.7
20 Ratings
Arequipa

Embark on a 2-day Colca Canyon trek with bilingual guides. Witness volcanoes, wildlife, and local culture. Enjoy hot springs and authentic cuisine.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • C22G+FM Malata - Starting between 3:20 am to 3:40 We will go to Colca Canyon, the fourth deepest canyon in the world and we will hike inside the mountains. We will have stops to see Condors, the sacred birds of the incas, we also could see Alpacas, Vicuñas and Llamas plus some volcanos.
    After a long day of walking down and upwards, you will rest at…
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What's Included
  • 1 night of accommodation in a private room with shower
  • 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
  • Transportation and bilingual guide
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance Fee to the park
  • Entrance fee to Hotsprigns - Bath thermal:
  • Last lunch at Chivay village:
  • Personal care (towel, soap and toilet paper)
Additional Information

Enjoy a secure and enjoyable trekking adventure through Colca Canyon with friendly, bilingual local guides. On this trek, you’ll encounter volcanoes, various animals such as Condors and Alpacas, and discover local plants and fruits. Delight in tasting local cuisine at small villages within the canyon, and remember to ask for vegetarian options if…

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Location
Flying Dog Hostel Arequipa
Melgar
If you have to come to the center of the City wait for our guide right in front of the Cathedral at the main square. Our guide will contact you, we will provide you a contact in case you need to call. Be at the point at 3:00 am and wait for our call.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Liliagreen01
Mar 11, 2026
An unforgettable experience with an amazing guide - I had an amazing experience trekking through Colca Canyon - the landscapes are absolutely stunning. What really made the experience special was our tour guide, Franco Stev. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the Canyon. Throughout the trek he shared interesting stories about the history and nature of the Colca Canyon, which made the journey feel much more meaningful. He also kept the group motivated during the tougher sections and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe.
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Liliagreen01
Mar 11, 2026
An unforgettable adventure with a fantastic guide - I had an amazing experience trekking through Colca Canyon - the landscapes are absolutely stunning. What really made the experience special was our tour guide, Franco Stev. He was knowledgeable and friendly. Throughout the trek he shared interesting stories about the history and nature of the Colca Valley, which made the journey feel much more meaningful. He also kept the group motivated during the tougher sections and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe.
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Tine_petersen
Jan 21, 2026
Go go go!! - I highly recommend this experience! At first we considered doing a one day trip, but we were sooo happy we chose the full experience (2 day, 1 night) hiking through the canyon. Franco Stev was our guide and he immediately became friendly with the group and was so professional and gave the perfect amount of knowledge – about the condors, flowers, history, culture. Also, we were lucky to have condors flying over us, and the accommodation in oasis was very nice too.
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Ezriexploring
Jan 21, 2026
Amazing adventure - I did the 2D/1N Colca Canyon tour with Franco Stev as my guide. We were a group of 6 people and everyone had a fabulous time hiking the beautiful Colca Canyon. We saw condors, tried fresh fruit, swam in clear pools, and had a great guide with us. Franco Stev speaks great English, he hiked at a great pace, shared the perfect amount of info, and kept things light and funny. Food was delicious, accommodation was comfy, and everyone is leaving Colca Canyon very happy and satisfied with the experience. Thank you Franco Stev and thank you Colca!
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Fernando
Oct 19, 2025
Summer with family in Arequipa - Christian is professional and very accommodating. He carefully organized a magnificent treck in the Cañon del Colca for me and my mother. The setting was superb from the beginning to the end, from the Condors and Alpacas throughout the day, with a nice guide and ready to answer all our questions Thank you, Christian! See you soon Fernando and Mereida
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Jared
Aug 13, 2025
Colca Canyon 2-Day Trek and Half Day Salinas Salt Flats Tour - I booked the Colca Canyon 2-day trek and the half day Salinas Salt Flats tour. Both tours were exceptional. Danny assisted me with the bookings and clearly outlined what to expect for each tour. He did a great job communicating in English and kept me informed about my tours on WhatsApp. Thanks again Danny!
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Ben
Aug 6, 2025
Exceeded expectations - a must-do! - First day: fairly intense downhill most of the morning (hard on my knees), hot, but beautiful views of the valley and condors flying overhead, guide showed us many interesting things about the surrounding nature and geography Second day: early wake up to get to the top of the valley before the hottest of the morning sun, thermal springs are a welcome relax after around 3 hours of steep uphill, all you can eat buffet with nice Arequipan specialties If you’re fit : moderate hike, if unfit : moderate-hard Overall: Jimi our guide was brilliant, very organised and happy to answer questions, very knowledgeable and encouraging, friendly. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Yourischuur
May 10, 2026
Great and well arranged tour, but also fine without a guide to do. - Wonderful tour with a great guide and fun group. Everything around the food was well arranged. Still, we think we could have done this ourselves, without a guide. The path is completely pre-chewed so you can't get lost. At the bottom of the canyon is an entire village where you can book an overnight stay yourself.
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Kate_g
Mar 15, 2026
Buyer beware - Colca Canyon is magnificent but here’s what they don’t tell you in the upfront info. You start at 3300 metres so might have altitude sickness. The guides are very young. It’s v challenging for those over 50. The sun can be punishing & you walk 16km in a day. Thank god for mules to ascend final 1000 metres on day 2. Also by buying in UK we paid in pounds what you pay in dollars.
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Wolfgang_z
Aug 21, 2025
No warm shower at the... - No warm shower at the accommodation and spiders beneath the bed, tour guide did a very poor job (seldom waited of the hikers, which aren’t as fast as other group members, less communication skills), first breakfast in the morning of the first day was not satisfying at all (less food to eat, no coffee, jam was served in very small bowls, there was no possibility for a second helping, not even of jam), we didn't stop to look at the commodore, which I was disappointed the most! No second option available instead of the lunch (buffet) on the second day, and the tour costs us 80€ per person because we booked online on the website of viator, if we have booked in Arequipa at any travel agency we would have paid 60€ instead of 80€
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