Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon
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Justin Woolvett
Spain1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Friends
We recently took a 2D-1N trip to the Colca Canyon with TERRA QUECHUA PERU following all the positive reviews here on TripAdvisor. It promises a more out of the ordinary experience and it delivered: transport, meals, accommodation, etc... all well organised.
The panoramic views from the viewpoints, such as Cruz del Condor, are simply breathtaking. The majestic flight of the condors, the largest birds of prey in the world, adds a special touch to the experience, making the visit a unique opportunity to appreciate the biodiversity of the region.
In short, the Colca Canyon is much more than a breathtaking landscape; it is a journey through history, culture and the majesty of nature, making every moment in this place unforgettable
The panoramic views from the viewpoints, such as Cruz del Condor, are simply breathtaking. The majestic flight of the condors, the largest birds of prey in the world, adds a special touch to the experience, making the visit a unique opportunity to appreciate the biodiversity of the region.
In short, the Colca Canyon is much more than a breathtaking landscape; it is a journey through history, culture and the majesty of nature, making every moment in this place unforgettable
Written 29 February 2024
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miroslava r
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We arranged a trip across Peru. The services and behavior of Johselm were great, we can only recommend. Authentic experiences, if operative adaptation to our needs and wishes was necessary... an approach that you would not have a chance to get in a group tour with a travel agency from the home country. We enjoyed it very much and will recommend it to our friends.
Written 12 November 2023
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Luke B
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Colca Canyon was fantastic!
BUT Peru Andes Tour operator booked via Find Local Trips wasn't so great. The whole day started at 3am and didnt finish till 7pm but only allowed us 40 minutes in the actual canyon!! The rest of the trip was filled with stops to traditional villages and areas to buy cultural gifts - which I usually like but very felt very staged for tourists/unauthentic.
The 1 hour spent in the hot springs was also very good.
BUT Peru Andes Tour operator booked via Find Local Trips wasn't so great. The whole day started at 3am and didnt finish till 7pm but only allowed us 40 minutes in the actual canyon!! The rest of the trip was filled with stops to traditional villages and areas to buy cultural gifts - which I usually like but very felt very staged for tourists/unauthentic.
The 1 hour spent in the hot springs was also very good.
Written 10 September 2023
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Clo248
11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I did the 1 day trip to Colca Canyon with Peru Andes. The scenery is amazing and definitely worth seeing. Our guide was also very nice, spoke perfect English, informative and kept us to time. However, there were a few issues which kind of spoiled the day. The first issue is I paid over twice the price of what others on the tour had paid. I booked online, they booked through their hostel which was considerably cheaper for the exact same experience. The bus was so uncomfortable. In the morning, it was freezing despite being given blankets. There was no leg room or space to store your bag or charge your phone. Considering how much time you spend on the bus it really should be comfortable. A lot of the stops are just to get you to spend money on souvenirs. The hot springs stop was a little disappointing as it was overcrowded. When I booked the drop off was meant to be back at your hotel - and was written as such on the confirmation email. However, drop off was a 25min walk from my accommodation which at the end of a long day isn’t ideal. I enjoyed seeing Colca Valley and Canyon and the condors but the day could have been a lot better.
Written 3 August 2023
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Francesca B
Kalamata, Greece19 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Great hike but good to get the hiking part done early as the sun is very strong…lots of wonderful photo opportunities..and a couple of good places to stay down the bottom of the canyon..with hot springs..
Written 26 July 2023
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Jenny G
9 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Brilliant experience. We absolutely loved the Colca Canyon one of the highlights of our trip to Peru. Saw the Condors flying around. Loved the rugged terrain of the Colca Canyon. We stayed down at the Colca Lodge. Wonderful hotel.
Written 21 May 2023
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betteskid
Boston, MA1,356 contributions
Oct 2022
This is an amazing area to see and drive through. We would have loved to take a hike here as well but our schedule did not allow for that. We did get to drive along the canyon though and the views were just stunning. It seemed as though everything was more beautiful at each turn. This place is very special and worth the time it takes to experience it. And of course you can see condors too.
Written 14 December 2022
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Kieter
Hengelo, The Netherlands1 contribution
Oct 2022
With our guide Andrés Calcina from Peruvian Colca Trails we did a 3D/2N Colca Canyon trek. We thoroughly enjoyed the trail, landscapes, nature and accommodations. Andrés is an excellent guide, showing the beautiful spots along the trail and providing us with plentiful information about the Canyon and Peru in general. Always with a smile, he was the perfect company along the journey down and up through the canyon. Highly recommended!
Written 6 November 2022
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Steffi O
Pittsburgh, PA26 contributions
Oct 2022
Canyon is full of inca terraces. Hard to describe in words. Did a very long full day trip including condor sighting was well worth it.
Written 23 October 2022
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Leonie
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • Solo
I had a wonderful 3-day trip to the Colca Canyon with our guide Dalila. She knew a lot about the surroundings, medicinal plants and history of the Colca Canyon. She would always check if everyone was doing okay and had personal attention for all of us. Because I did the 3-day tour, there was plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The food included was very nice, especially the guacamole! I would highly recommend a tour with Dalila and Peru Andes!
Written 17 October 2022
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Matias G
Buenos Aires, Argentina3 contributions
Hola! Quería saber si podrías enviarme el contacto del guía con quien hiciste el tour para contactarlo, ya que según veo en tus referencias, fue muy bueno.
Muchas gracias!
saludos
Matias G
Buenos Aires, Argentina3 contributions
Hola! Quería saber si podrías enviarme el contacto del guía con quien hiciste el tour para contactarlo, ya que según veo en tus referencias, fue muy bueno.
Muchas gracias!
saludos
Andreana S
Polonghera, Italy5 contributions
Ciao à tutti ! À gennaio sarò in Perù e vorrei fare il trekking di 3 giorni nel canyon di Colca ma chiedendo a varie agenzie su internet i prezzi sono abbastanza cari. Sembra invece leggendo vari blog che organizzandolo direttamente in loco sembra costare meno. Voi cosa suggerite? Conviene organizzare in anticipo o si può prenotare una volta li? Grazie a tutti!
Chicca C
Swiss Alps, Switzerland83 contributions
Ciao, io sono stata questa estate in Perù e per coprire il tragitto da Arequipa a Puno passando per il Canyon del Colca mi sono affidata al tour operator Giardino (ha sede a Arequipa). Non è stato evidente trovarlo. Di agenzie che offrono questi servizi ce ne sono moltissime, ma leggendo le recensioni poche sembravano affidabili. Io te la consiglio vivamente, hanno reso quella parte di viaggio ancora più speciale. Inoltre, sono loro che ti accompagnano, non sono intermediari. Spesso, le varie agenzie (che offrono prezzi diversi) raggruppano i clienti e li affidano a guide che non sono loro dipendenti! Queste guide se ne fregano un po’...
AntoineVoltaire
Paris, France446 contributions
Bonjour à tous, quelle agence vous semble la meilleure pour l'excursion au canyon de Colca? (2 jours, 1 nuit sur place)
Nous partirons d'Arequipa et après l'excursion au canyon nous souhaitons partir directement depuis Chivay pour Puno.
Merci d'avance à ceux qui prendront le temps de répondre.
efmella
Buenos Aires, Argentina5,307 contributions
Vous verrez mon cher ami, sans aucun doute l'une des meilleures entreprises de tourisme est CEVITUR, rue Santa Catalina 110. Elles organisent tout pour vous et constituent un bon service à un prix très raisonnable.
Hola, quisiera saber si los tours al cañón del colca salen todos los días o tiene días especiales yo estaré en arequipa un sábado ,alguien tendra el contacto de una agencia de arequipa, gracias
Tour virgencita copacabana
Chivay, Peru21 contributions
Los tour salen todo los dias
Leeves
Vancouver, Canada5 contributions
Hi Heidi,
Can you tell me how to get a hold of Johselm for the Colca Canyon tour?
googled his name
Ciao,
sto organizzando il viaggio in Perù per Agosto 2018.
Riusciresti a dirmi il nome della compagni che organizza il tour per la visita del canyon del colca lungo 2 giorni con partenza da Arequipa ed arrivo a Puno?
SANTARELLI E
Jesi, Italy1,742 contributions
Ciao Nicola, noi avevamo un itinerario programmato con PERU' INSIDE OUT, ma credo che puoi trovare questi pacchetti anche su GET YOUR GUIDE.
Prova a sentire...
Jntheodoro
Sao Paulo, SP35 contributions
Boa noite,
Sobre o Colca Canyon em Arequipa (Peru), qual o valor para entrada no parque ?
Obrigado
Delfina C
Lima, Lima, Peru44 contributions
Para llegar al Cañón del Colca obligadamente tienes que parar a dormir en Chivay, salvo que salgas de Arequipa a las 2 de la mañana; en Chivay se compra un boleto turístico que cuesta algo de 12 a 15 dólares por persona. Con ese boleto podrás ingresar al Cañón
luigid1
Rome, Italy32 contributions
ciao roberto, mi potresti dare in privato il numero della vostra guida jorgue?
Noi andremo al colca canyon il 19 agosto!! Valutavo se prenotare i 2 giorni al colca in loco oppure dall'italia?!?!
Grazie, luigi
Delfina C
Lima, Lima, Peru44 contributions
Cuando se va al Cañon del Colca, siempre se pernocta al menos la noche previa, en Chivay, hay alojamientos cómodos y no muy caros. Casa Andina, por ejemplo. En Chivay hace mucho frío y es un pueblo pintoresco de la sierra peruana. De Chivay se parte temprano, por la mañana rumbo al Mirador de los Cóndores adonde se llega alrededor de las 8 de la mañana. Es la hora en que los cóndores hacen su 'show' volando sobre los numerosos turistas que visitan el cañón del Colca. Cielo azul muy hermoso sobre las inmensas montañas y la profundidad del Cañón. Buena suerte y disfruta mucho.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Colca Canyon:
- 2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon (From £89.32)
- Full Day Tour / Colca Canyon (From £40.74)
- Colca Canyon: 2 Day Tour from Arequipa (From £173.93)
- 3 Day 2 Night Trek / Colca Canyon (From £112.82)
- Full Day Tour Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon (From £87.75)
- Hotels near Colca Canyon:
- (5.18 mi) Pachamama
- (5.12 mi) Hotel Kuntur Wassi
- (7.42 mi) Colibri Lodge
- (7.35 mi) La Casa de Roy Colca
- (6.78 mi) La Granja del Colca
- Restaurants near Colca Canyon:
- (6.82 mi) La Granja Del Colca
- (5.12 mi) Kuntur Wassi
- (5.18 mi) Pachamama Bar- Woodfire Pizzeria
- (5.21 mi) Restaurant at La Posada del Conde
- (5.21 mi) Arum Qurpawasi Hotel & café-bar