Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Cruz del Cóndor

Explore Colca Canyon, traditional Colca Valley villages, and mountain viewpoints on a 2-day guided tour. Watch for Andean condors soaring above the cliffs at Cruz del Cóndor.
Discover the Colca Canyon on a 2-day journey from Arequipa and experience dramatic Andean landscapes, traditional villages, scenic viewpoints, and the famous Cruz del Cóndor. Travel with a professional guide who will accompany you throughout the experience and share information about the region, its traditions, and local way of life.

Day 1: Arequipa – Colca Valley

Your experience begins with pickup from your hotel in central Arequipa. Travel toward the Colca Valley through the Andean countryside, enjoying changing landscapes as you leave the city behind.

Along the route, make stops at scenic viewpoints and traditional villages. Take time to admire the surrounding mountains, photograph the landscapes, and learn from your guide about the history, culture, and communities of the Colca region.

Continue through the highlands and pass through areas with impressive views of the Andes. Arrive in the Colca Valley, where you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the traditional atmosphere of the local communities. Your guide will provide information throughout the journey and help you understand the places you visit.

After exploring the valley, settle in for the night and prepare for the following day's visit to one of the most famous viewpoints in the Colca Canyon.

Day 2: Cruz del Cóndor – Colca Canyon – Arequipa

Start the day by traveling to Cruz del Cóndor, one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the Colca Canyon. Enjoy panoramic views of the canyon and watch for Andean condors soaring above the cliffs, taking advantage of the morning air currents.

Spend time at the viewpoint taking photographs and observing the surrounding landscape. Your guide will explain the natural environment of the canyon and the cultural importance of the condor in the Andes.

Continue your journey through the Colca Valley, making additional stops at scenic viewpoints and traditional villages along the route. Enjoy the changing landscapes before beginning the return trip to Arequipa.

After two days of exploring the Colca Canyon, its traditional communities, high-altitude landscapes, and Cruz del Cóndor, return to Arequipa and end your experience.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.