Colca Canyon from Lima

The Colca Canyon is an important travel destination in Peru. Located in Arequipa region, this highlight offers different tours and trekkings, depending on your special interetes:

And of course, for adventure lovers, It’s possible to do hiking activities inside the Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon in the world:

There are 2 options for visiting the Colca Canyon from Lima, by bus or by plane, but first you will need to arrive to Arequipa and then to the Colca Canyon.

Arriving to the Colca Canyon from Lima By Bus:

The best 2 bus companies in Peru for travelling from Lima to Arequipa are: Cruz del Sur and Oltursa. The trip bus bus from Lima to Arequipa takes around 15 hours. Both companies arrives to the Terrapuerto in Arequipa, which is located at 15 minutes by car from the Arequipa downtown.

We highly suggest to spend one night in the “White City”, during this time you can visit: The Santa Catalina Monastery, The Santuarios Andinos Museum, The Cathedral, La Plaza de Armas de Arequipa, The Countryside and of course, taste the delicious food!

On the next day, you can leave to the Colca Canyon, for hiking or taking a guided bus tour. The trip from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon by bus takes around 3 hours.

Arriving to the Colca Canyon from Lima By Plane:

There are 2 flight companies operating the route from Lima to Arequipa: Latam and Sky Airlines. In Arequipa city, there is just one airport: Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon, located at 20 minutes by car from Arequipa downtown. Of course, you can spend the night in Arequipa and chose the best hotel or hostel option for staying in Arequipa.

Depending on your travel preferences, you can do a classic tour to the Colca Canyon or to enjoy the adventure, hiking inside the Canyon in 2, 3, 4 or 5 days.