9 Peru Volcano Tours to Build a Day Around

1.From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 982 reviews · 14 hours · from $42Our pick

Spend 14 hours traveling from Arequipa to Colca Canyon with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Nelson or Angel. See condors at Cruz del Cóndor, enjoy breakfast and an Andean buffet, visit hot springs, alpacas, vicuñas, terraces, and mountain viewpoints.

“We were very lucky and saw condors flying over 30 times. Weather was great and the landscape looked stunning. I wish we could have another hour sitting there and enjoying the peaceful environment. The hot spring part was not interesting and the time could be well used for the canyon cross.”

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

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

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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3.From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · 2 days · from $30

You’ll leave Arequipa before dawn, watch condors at Cruz del Cóndor, descend roughly 1,200 meters through Colca Canyon, and sleep at Sangalle Oasis. Guides such as Carlos, Rafael, Alex, and Luigi are praised for plant knowledge and patient pacing. Expect basic lodging, early starts, and a hard climb out.

“Alex was a really great guide. We had two amazing days with him. The view in the Colca canyon was just amazing and we also learnt a lot about the nature and culture.”

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4.Colca Canyon Plus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $103Top rated

This two-day small-group trip from Arequipa reaches 4,910 meters, visits vicuñas, Andean villages, Cruz del Cóndor, and Colca’s terraces, with a night in Coporaque. Expect a professional guide, breakfast, transport, and time to walk, eat, and explore at your own pace.

“Very nice experience, the Mayan guide was always smiling and in a good mood. She gave a lot of explanation. Every place was perfect.Auto-translated”

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5.From Arequipa: Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 146 reviews · 15 hours · from $27

Leave Arequipa before dawn for Cruz del Cóndor, colonial villages, pre-Inca tombs, alpacas, vicuñas, and high Andes viewpoints. English and Spanish guides such as David and María lead the 15-hour trip. Breakfast is included, while the 70-sol entrance fee, lunch, and hot springs cost extra.

“Brilliant day trip! It was a very early start, but worth it. David was a great guide and very funny, informative and charming. We saw so many amazing landscapes and even condors! An excellent day.”

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6.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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7.Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno

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

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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8.Andes: Colca Canyon Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · from $36

Leave Arequipa before dawn for Colca Canyon, breakfast in Chivay, condor watching at Cruz del Condor, and a stop in Maca. Add La Calera hot springs, Andean birds, volcano views, and vicuñas on the return. An English-speaking local guide leads the day.

“A very worthwhile experience. Guide took care to explain in English to us. We were the only 2 English speaking tourists. The rest speak Spanish.”

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

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

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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