In Arequipa, i spent a morning going to different tour agencies to see what trekking options they had in the Colca canyon. Most of them offered similar trips ranging from 2 day hikes to 5 day hikes. None of them were exactly what we wanted, so we went it alone. And we are so glad we did. It is so... more

I went with Land Adventures ([--]) and really liked the guide and the whole experience. The hike in and out is a real adventure and pretty tough- even after doing the 4-day trek to Machu Picchu it kicked my butt! I always tell my friends to do this hike in addition to the 4-day trek into Colca Canyon in addition... more

We hiked into the Colca Canyon on a 3 day trek with Colca Trek [---] - they were awesome! When looking at other groups hiking out there, our guide (Jose) was definately the best. He was the most concerned about our well-being and really knew what he was doing. Be warned that the bus ride there is the craziest and... more

After the long hike into the Colca canyon, it was such a treat to see sixteen condors! We even saw a nest of babies about 30 feet away from the tip of the condor. Great way to spend the morning after a long hike. more

This is a small pueblo is about a two-day hike outside of Colca Canyon. All tourists pass through this town, but no one really stays. There's a main church and a small town center where there are plenty of authentic places to eat. Stock up on food, drinks, and anything you can carry before making the trek to the canyon. more