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Book your 2-Day, 1-Night Colca Canyon Trek from Arequipa Historical Center
If you have limited time but want the most complete experience, this tour lets you enjoy both the cultural and natural sides of Colca in one efficient outing-perfect if you’re based at Varoom in the Historical Center, Arequipa. You’ll get a balanced mix of cultural highlights and natural scenery, making it ideal for adventurous travelers who enjoy walking and already have some experience. This option is designed to maximize what you see and do when time is short, so you can confidently explore both the region’s cultural attractions and its natural landscapes.
About this activity in Historical Center
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Full-day Colca Canyon experience from Arequipa that combines cultural sites and natural scenery for a complete visit to the region.
- Guided bilingual tour (English/Spanish) with included lunch and dinner, ideal if you want to maximize time and see both valleys and viewpoints.
- Active, trek-focused itinerary designed for travelers who enjoy walking and outdoor adventure - you’ll cover the main highlights in one compact program.
- Return transportation from Cabanaconde to Arequipa is included, making logistics simple after a long day in the canyon.
Important Information
- One-way transfer from Arequipa to the trek start is included; bring comfortable hiking shoes and be prepared for sustained walking across varied terrain.
- Entrance fees and optional extras are not included: Colca tourist ticket (local rates apply), optional hot springs (~S/.15), and final lunch, bottled water and snacks must be paid by you.
- This experience requires a high level of physical fitness and is not recommended for pregnant travelers, people with spinal injuries, or anyone with poor cardiovascular health.
- A bilingual guide will accompany you throughout; meals specified in the booking are provided, but plan for personal supplies and any special dietary needs.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Varoom desk in the Historical Center, Arequipa (exact address provided after booking) early in the morning for the transfer to the Colca trekking start; return transport to Arequipa departs from Cabanaconde at the end of the day.
Includes
- Lunch included during the activity in the Arequipa region to keep you fueled while exploring the area.
- Dinner provided so you can relax after a day of activities near the Historical Center and surrounding destinations.
- Return transportation from Cabanaconde to Arequipa included, making your trip back to the city simple and reliable.
- One-way transfer from Arequipa to the trekking start point included to get you to the route without extra logistics.
Excludes
- Tourist ticket fees are not included: S/. 40.00 for Latin American foreigners and S/. 70.00 for foreigners from other countries - payable separately when visiting local attractions in Arequipa.
- Use of hot springs is optional and not included (additional cost S/. 15.00) if you choose to visit thermal baths near the region.
- The last lunch on the itinerary is not included, so plan accordingly for your final meal.
- Bottled water is not included; you should bring or purchase your own during your time in the area.
- Snacks are not provided, so pack any personal snacks you’ll want for trekking or travel.
Other
- This activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - prioritize your health when booking in Arequipa.
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers; the itinerary and terrain may pose risks during pregnancy.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the physical demands in this destination.
- You should have a high level of physical fitness to participate safely and fully enjoy the experience in the region.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
A very worthwhile experience. The views you see during the hike here are spectacular. Our guide Fidel was brilliant. He was very enthusiastic, had great stories and told us so much about the nature of the canyon, vegetation that grows there and about the people that live there. The food provided was decent and there were plenty of opportunities to buy water and snacks in the canyon when required. The accommodations was basic but fine for what was needed which was just sleep after a long day of hiking.
I will warn it's a tough challenge for the body. You would need a decent level of fitness for this. On day 1 getting down into the canyon and then onto the Oasis took 7 hrs, 16km in total. Good trek shoes and hiking poles we would highly recommend. The trial down and up have loose rock and sand, which caused us to slip at times. The following morning is a very early start, at 4:20 to climb back up. It's 7km but all up hill and is very steep in places. The hot springs after was a much welcome experience for the muscles.
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Summary:
It was a good hike. It was intense and a really nice guide. Do not underestimate the trail. Good hotel as well. And the spa at the last day was great
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Summary:
Couldn’t recommend it more! Our tour guide FRANCO was exceptional! Very passionate, friendly and made the challenging hike a lot of fun! We were deciding between the 1 day and 2 day options and so glad we chose the trek down into the canyon. Mostly downhill on the first day, after the condor viewing stop, beautiful lunch spot, then stay at the oasis and early hike straight up was challenging and then volcano and alpacas stops between meal stops. From what I’m heard the 1 day is a little rushed, lots of time on the bus but this felt spaced out, and we got to do a bit of everything
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Know more about Historical Center
This tour combines the cultural and natural highlights of Colca, offering a full experience of the valley and canyon in one multi-day itinerary. It’s designed for adventurous travelers who enjoy walking and want to maximize time exploring Colca Canyon and nearby sites without multiple separate bookings.
The tour is aimed at adventurous people who enjoy walking and have some previous hiking experience; you should be prepared for sustained walking and a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the routes in Colca Canyon.
The tour includes an English–Spanish guide, lunch and dinner on the itinerary, ensuring guided cultural context and meals are taken care of while you explore the natural and cultural attractions of Colca.
Yes - the itinerary is ideal if you don’t have much time because it covers both cultural visits and natural trekking in a condensed schedule, letting you experience the best of Colca in a shorter stay.
Yes, the experience includes a one-way transfer from Arequipa to the trekking start and return transportation from Cabanaconde to Arequipa, so logistical transfers around Colca are covered as part of the tour.
You can visit optional sites like hot springs, which are available for an additional fee; check the booking details for optional extras and any required local tourist ticket for entrance to Colca attractions.
