Colca Canyon Plus

Summary: A most enjoyable experience watching lots of Condors flying to a backdrop of beautiful scenery. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

Summary: We had an amazing time. Our guide Erbert was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour which made the trip very enjoyable. Scenery was stunning!

Summary: Excellent experience, highly recommended. They were very attentive.

Summary: The tour was amazing and our guide and driver were both highly adept, engaging and friendly. We loved the tour!

Summary: We were only 6 in the group. The guide Freddy was super knowledgeable. We stopped at a local hot springs (Puye) not super crowded. The hotel mamayacchi location is great and the food buffet is ok. We saw many condors at the canyon and the others stops/viewpoints are interesting.

Summary: The hotel pickup was punctual. The guide gave a fascinating commentary, and the driver drove very safely. The tour was well-organized, and everything went according to plan. The lunches were tasty, and the views were stunning. We have wonderful photos of the condors.

Summary: I loved the experience of the Valle do Colca tour! Everything was very organized and punctual. The guide Lucia seemed to have a lot of knowledge and always very requesting and willing to help us in everything. The driver Elias also great in the direction. I loved the tour with the company Giardino.

Summary: We had a private tour for 5. Giardino picked us up from the airport at 10am and we immediately headed to the Canyon. Along the way we stopped at an awesome place for Coca yes. They made fruit infused versions that were the best we had on our entire Peru vacation. From there we drove through the National Preserve observing the Llamas. Alpacas and the Vicuña. We stopped a few times to observe the beautiful scenery including a stop at 16,000’. From there we descended into the Canyon. We stayed at the lovely Colca Canyon Lodge. I wish we had stayed more nights. The next day we made our way to condor viewing. Our guide did a great job of positioning us in a perfect more isolated position to see them. On the way back to Arequipa we had lunch in Chivay. Then we went to an area that was used to move the volcanic ash used to give Arequipa its unique look. Could not have been happier with our guide or driver.

Summary: I enjoyed this tour. All the staff at Giardino are very helpful and friendly. Information was shared during the tour about the places we visited. I also liked the food. It was buffet based but with lots of different things and also really healthy. Delicious! I slept at La Casa de Mamayacchi. A super cozy hotel with a beautiful view. In the town itself (Coporaque) is quite little to do but you can sit in the garden, cuddle with the two baby alpacas and enjoy the view of the mountains and volcano Sabancaya. The hotel staff is also very sweet and helpful. If you want a bit more excitement then you should stay in Chivay but you can catch up later and just enjoy the peace. As the only one of my group I did the tour for 3 days and 2 nights. The third day I spent a few hours with a woman from the village. I went to her house and we visited her animals and her country where I helped a little before I travelled to Puno. The transport is also well arranged and there are plenty of toilet stops.

Summary: Spectacular!! They were always on time, the tour vehicle was clean, spacious, great condition, the driver was excellent, our guide was amazing, knowledgeable and always exited to answer our questions. Overall a great experience highly recommended.