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Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 chivay tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
2-day small-group Colca Canyon trip from Arequipa to Puno with condor views, Chivay hot springs, vicuña sightings, alpacas, and stops.
“Rafting on the Chili River in Arequipa with Elmer was an outstanding experience that deserves the highest recommendation. It was the perfect mix of adventure, fun, and feeling completely safe on the water.”
Chivay to Puno by Andes bus with a bilingual guide, four sightseeing stops, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and vicuña/lake views.
“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…”
Two days from Puno to Arequipa for Colca Canyon views, condors, vicuñas, Chivay hot springs, and a one-night stay.
“Loved seeing the condors and visiting Chivay and the hot springs. Good communication and very organised. The buses seemed small and limited tight space.”
Two days hiking the Colca Canyon: condors at Cruz del Cóndor, Sangalle Oasis swim, and Chivay hot springs, with small-group guides.
“Beautiful hike, but I wasn’t informed well enough how hard it was. Luckily i had the option to take a mule back up the second day. Our guide was great. Overall organization was good, just need to inform better about the difficulty and what to bring. Bring a head light and toilet paper;)”
15-hour Colca Canyon day trip from Arequipa: condor viewing at Cruz del Cóndor, optional Chacapi hot springs, breakfast and lunch.
“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…”
One long day from Arequipa to Colca Canyon, hot springs, and viewpoints, then transfer to Puno for Lake Titicaca.
“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!”
Full-day Colca Canyon from Arequipa to Puno with condor viewpoints, colonial towns, Chacapi hot springs, and Titicaca Lake time.
“Le guide sono state molto brave. Il percorso è carino ma troppe ore di bus per ciò che si può vedere . Se non si effettua qualche attività extra o terme si passa un ora ad attendere gli altri passeggeri del bus senza far nulla. Il primo bus era molto scomodo, ero in fondo e…”
2-day Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa to Puno: vicuñas, alpacas, condors at Cruz del Cóndor, Chivay hot springs, Chacapi baths.
“it was very difficult to understand the guide and the most guiding was in spanish”
2 days from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon: vicuñas and flamingos, a morning condor flight at Cruz del Condor, villages, hot springs.
“The tour was amazing. Our guide was patient with us not speaking Spanish and kindly explained everything in English a second time. We had so many questions and he answered them all. We learned a lot and it was really interesting. We felt comfortable and well hosted by Roy the whole time. Thank you very…”
A tough, rewarding 2-day Colca Canyon hike with condors, oasis pools, and a direct finish in Puno from Arequipa.
“Tolle Hiking Tour mit erfahrenen Guide der gute Tipps gegeben hat. Die Tour war schon anspruchsvoll, belohnt aber mit fantastische Landschaft, Kondore, Wasserfälle und wunderschöne Einblicke in den Canyon. Leider klärt der Anbieter nicht exakt über die benötigte Ausstattung auf. Ein Hinweis auf Walking- Stöcke und vor allem eine Stirnlampe um am nächsten Morgen im…”
