The distance between Huacachina and Colca Canyon is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Huacachina to Colca Canyon by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colca Canyon → Huacachina if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
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Take the bus to Arequipa then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
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Drive to Colca Canyon (Mountain).
There are several options for getting from Huacachina to Colca Canyon by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around $77 and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 10h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.
The distance between Huacachina and Colca Canyon is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)
It takes around 15h 40m to get from Huacachina and Colca Canyon by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Huacachina to Colca Canyon is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 10h 40m and will set you back approx $120.
The cheapest way to travel between Huacachina and Colca Canyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around $77 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Huacachina and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 10h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Huacachina and Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 10h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huacachina to Colca Canyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Ayacucho then fly from Ayacucho (AYP) to Arequipa (AQP) then take a taxi to Colca Canyon (Mountain). instead which will take 13h 35m.
The closest major airport to Colca Canyon is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Colca Canyon. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Huacachina and Colca Canyon. The distance is around 892km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huacachina to Colca Canyon is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 15h 40m and will usually cost around $77.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Lima, plane and taxi + 1 similar | 10h 40m | $120($120) | every 2 hours | 1,308km (813 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Taxi | 13h 35m | $210($210) | once daily | 1,642km (1,020 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 15h 40m | $77($77) | twice daily | 903km (561 miles) |
Drive | 12h 10m | $82($82) | on demand | 892km (554 miles) |
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The following major airports near Colca Canyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.