Peru · South America
Arequipa & Colca Canyon holidays
Best time to visit Arequipa & Colca Canyon
The strongest period is April to November. March and December are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 23°C across the main season. Rainfall is usually very low.
How much does a trip to Arequipa & Colca Canyon cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £55 a day mid-range and £185+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1100 to £1540 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £700 off-peak, £895 typically and £1210 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Arequipa & Colca Canyon?
Arequipa & Colca Canyon is strongest for history and culture, natural landscapes, and adventure. The main settings are mountains and desert landscapes, and the pace is active.
Strong fit if
- You want history and culture, natural landscapes, and adventure.
- You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
Think twice if
- You want every transfer and activity to be completely frictionless.
- You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
- You want lively nightlife every evening.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 13 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.
How much effort does this take?
This asks a little more of you than a typical package holiday. Some independent planning and flexibility help, but it remains realistic for most prepared travellers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arequipa & Colca Canyon?
The strongest period is April to November. March and December are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 23°C. Rainfall is usually very low.
How much does a trip to Arequipa & Colca Canyon cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £55 a day mid-range and £185+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1100 to £1540 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £700 off-peak, £895 typically and £1210 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Arequipa & Colca Canyon from the UK?
Allow roughly 13 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Arequipa & Colca Canyon good for?
Arequipa & Colca Canyon best suits travellers looking for history and culture, natural landscapes, and adventure. Expect mountains and desert landscapes, with an active pace.