Take the scenic route across the Andes on this 3-day Cusco to Colca Canyon tour, ending in the White City of Arequipa. Along the way, discover highland lagoons, surreal rock formations, and the dramatic Colca Valley. Hike through remote landscapes, watch condors soar, and enjoy authentic Andean hospitality while traveling a route most visitors never see.
Important Info
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Cusco / Arequipa (or vice versa)
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Private (size of your party)
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Standard or Plus hotels
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Cusco, Tipón, Suyckutambo, Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor, Arequipa
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Any date upon request
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Private vehicle (no local buses)
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English, Spanish
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Yes, guided
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Year-round (April – November ideal)
Is this trip for you?
This adventurous Cusco to Arequipa journey is the perfect alternative to flying, combining three days of breathtaking scenery with time to explore regions most travelers skip. From Inca ruins and highland wetlands to narrow canyons and the Colca Valley, each day reveals a new side of Peru.
Expect long but rewarding drives, comfortable private transport, and the unique experience of linking Cusco and Arequipa through exploration, not airports.
Tour Highlights
- Travel overland from Cusco to Arequipa through rarely visited Andean landscapes
- Visit the Inca site of Tipón, with its impressive terraces and waterworks
- Explore highland lagoons, wetlands, and unique rock formations
- Hike the canyon of Suyckutambo, birthplace of the Apurímac River
- Spot condors soaring at Cruz del Condor in the Colca Canyon
Machu Picchu and several other places of which our favorite had to be Cañon del Suykutambo where we stayed with a local family, went sport fishing and were guided to isolated Incan ruins which we were lucky enough to have all for ourselves (group of 12). This place is totally underrated and although we loved it, we hope it stays the way it is. All in all, we highly recommend Inca Frontiers and have already recommended it to several friends.