Top 15 Chivay Volcano Tours

1.2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 248 reviews · 2 days · from $78Our pick

Travel from Arequipa to Puno through the Colca Valley, stopping for vicuñas, alpacas, volcano views, hot springs, and the Colca Canyon’s famous condor lookout. You spend the night in Chivay, then continue by guided transport to Puno. Guides may include Juan Pablo, Roy, Cecilia, or Mike.

“Good tour overall. A couple of unnecessary stops that could have easily been missed. Underwhelming buffets for lunch”

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2.From Puno to Arequipa: 2 Days/1 Night Colca Canyon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 83 reviews · 2 days · from $102

Travel from Puno to Arequipa over two days with an overnight stay in Chivay. You will see Lagunillas, vicuñas, Patapampa, Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor, and Maca, with an optional soak at La Calera Hot Springs. English and Spanish guides are provided, though guide quality can vary.

“The tour was good. Could be better organised, especially the tour guide I felt we missed lots of info on the way.”

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3.Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Ride from Chivay to Puno in about 6.5 hours with a bilingual guide, four Andean sightseeing stops, mountain views, wildlife, snacks, water, and possible hotel drop-off in Puno’s historic center.

“The bus was comfortable and the guide was very nice. Once we arrived - a transfer to our hotel was included so that was very handy. We got caught in construction traffic so it took us about 7.5 hours which was a long day but to no fault of them. The thing I was most disappointed with - the listing said that snacks, bottled water and free wifi were included. All of those items were never offered. I planned on getting work done on the bus with the free wifi so this was a huge disappointment! And I had to purchase water at a stop for a high charge because…”

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4.From Arequipa Trek : 2-Days of Hiking in the Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $21

You’ll hike from San Miguel into Colca Canyon, eat lunch with a local family, sleep at Sangalle Oasis, then climb before sunrise. An English or Spanish guide leads groups of up to 18. The $21 booking price requires an additional $90 cash payment for meals, lodging, and entry fees.

“The sites are amazing. The trek is a challenge that I really enjoyed. There were times when communication could've been better. Our guide was ahead when a group member fell and needed assistance, fortunately the group had supplies and helped. Partially the hikers fault for underestimating the trek and wearing poor shoes. I think there should either be an endurance test or great emphasis on the needs of each person and their physical health.”

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5.Tour Fullday Colca Canyon with Breakfast and Typical Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 35 reviews · 15 hours · from $40

Leave Arequipa before dawn for Cruz del Condor, colonial villages, pre-Inca tombs, Chacapi hot springs, and a typical lunch in Chivay. A bilingual guide leads this long 15-hour trip, with breakfast, transport, and lunch listed as included. Bring warm layers and confirm lunch details before booking.

“Le guide été super, il nous a laisser le temps de visiter, en revanche il n'avais pas pris en compte l'adresse pour venir nous récupérer, ont a du attendre 45 minutes de plus alors que j'avais spécifier l'adresse de la prise en charges. Le buffet a volonté du midi été marqué comme inclus hors il ne l'ai pas, ont a du payé le repas en plus.”

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6.From Arequipa: Fullday Tour Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 16 hours · from $56

You’ll leave Arequipa before dawn, reach Cruz del Cóndor for close condor views, stop at Colca villages and viewpoints, soak at Chacapi Hot Springs, then continue by road to Puno. An English or Spanish guide leads the day, with breakfast and transport included.

“The team was great - especially Sheila (if I remember her name correctly 🙈) and the driver, who helped me stay healthy and even brought back my forgotten hat from the car. Thank you very much!”

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7.From Arequipa: One Day Trip to Colca Canyon Ending in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 16 hours · from $56

Start before dawn in Arequipa, reach Cruz del Cóndor, visit Colca villages, viewpoints, hot springs, and Andean wetlands, then continue by bus to Puno. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with breakfast and transport included. Expect a spectacular but tiring 16-hour schedule.

“Nice experience even if the place is overrated. The guide was amazing and very good the lunch”

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8.From Arequipa: Tour Colca Canyon 2 Days with End in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 2 days · from $95

Travel from Arequipa to Chivay and on to Puno in two days, stopping for vicuñas, alpacas, volcano views, Colca Canyon, and condors. You get a private room, breakfast, English or Spanish guiding, Chacapi hot springs, and tourist transport between Colca and Lake Titicaca.

“My tour guide is very informative and his very nice guy”

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9.Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Classic Tour return to Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $35

Spend two days traveling from Arequipa into the Colca Valley, with stops for vicuñas, alpacas, volcano views, colonial churches, hot springs, and condors at Cruz del Condor. Guides such as Juan Pablo and Roy provide English or Spanish commentary. The tour returns to Arequipa, with an optional Puno transfer.

“Les repas bien que mentionnés dans l itinéraire complet ne sont pas inclus (dej dt fiber). Seul le petit dejeuner copieux de mon hôtel Pandora zero étoile est inclus et ka nuitée.,”

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10.Arequipa: 2-day Colca Canyon Trekking, Ending in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $139

Travel from Arequipa into Colca Canyon with an English or Spanish guide, watch condors at Cruz del Cóndor, hike to Sangalle Oasis, and climb out before breakfast. After Chivay, continue by tourist transport to Puno with volcano, llama, and Lagunillas stops.

“Het was een intense wandeling (conditie zeker verreist). De eerste dag was het 3u30 naar steil naar beneden wandelen om dan nog 3u te wandelen naar de slaapplaats. De slaapplaats had wifi en is verzorgd + zwembad (wel koude douche). De volgende ochtend een klim van 3u steil omhoog. Een hele belevenis maar heel blij dat ik het heb gedaan! Was heel mooi en speciaal om door de colca canyon te wandelen. We hadden ook een hele leuke gids die heel goed engels kon.”

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11.Full day excursion to Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $45

Leave Arequipa before dawn for Cruz del Cóndor, colonial villages, pre-Incan tombs, Chacapi hot springs, and high-altitude wetlands. An English-Spanish guide leads the trip, with breakfast and a typical buffet lunch included. Expect a long day, a large group, and quick stops.

“The tour was as described. However, in my opinion, the time for each activity was a bit short. It might be better to reduce the number of activities and focus on just a couple of them to enjoy them more.”

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12.Arequipa: Fullday Colca Canyon + Lunch + Transfer to Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $77

Start before dawn in Arequipa for Colca Canyon, the Cruz del Cóndor, colonial villages, hot springs, and high-altitude wildlife. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, with breakfast, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and a direct transfer to Puno included. Expect a long but useful 16-hour journey.

“It was a very nice tour, breathtaking scenery, excellent breakfast and lunch.”

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13.From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Tour with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 14 hours · from $40

Leave Arequipa around 3 AM for Chivay, breakfast, and the Cruz del Condor viewpoint. A bilingual guide leads you past Inca terraces and valley viewpoints, with lunch and optional hot springs before returning around 5 PM. Condor sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“The guide was very friendly and had a wealth of knowledge about the area, making the experience truly delightful. I highly recommend it!”

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14.From Puno: 2-Day Tour to Colca Canyon ending in Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $99

Leave Puno at 6:00 a.m. for Lagunillas, the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve, 4,900-meter Patapampa, Chivay, and La Calera hot springs. On day two, visit Maca, Antahuilque, and Cruz del Cóndor before arriving in central Arequipa around 5:00 p.m. English and Spanish guide support is provided.

“Excellent trip, very well organised and no delays. Communication was excellent and our guides and drivers were top class.”

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15.Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa ending in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 16 hours · from $83

Leave Arequipa before dawn, cross Colca Canyon, watch condors at the Cross of the Condor, stop at hot springs and high-altitude viewpoints, then continue to Puno. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide, breakfast, shared transport, and hotel pickup are included, while lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“Buena comunicación previa al tour y guía excelente.”

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