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How to get fromArequipa to Colca Canyonby taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arequipa to Colca Canyon by taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Arequipa to Chivaytaxi taxi Arequipa
    2. Take the taxi from Chivay to Colca Canyontaxi taxi
    3h 49m
    $148–158

  2. Drive 176.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arequipa to Colca Canyoncar car 176.9 km
    3h 35m
    $27–39

  3. Taxi, Tour

    1. Take the taxi from Arequipa to Chivaytaxi taxi Arequipa
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chivay to Colca Canyonshuttle bus Arequipa – Colca & Titicaca Lake
    7h 12m

  4. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Colca Canyonshuttle bus Arequipa – Colca & Titicaca Lake
    11h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arequipa to Colca Canyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Colca Canyon, Peru?

Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Arequipa to Colca Canyon on demand, and the journey takes 11h 57m.

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