3 days 2 nights - Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa
The Colca Canyon is one of the most spectacular places on earth for trekking. Here you will find Andean terraces built by the Collaguas and Cabanas coming from the pre–inca times.
ItineraryDay 1: Arequipa / Mirador De Tapay / San Juan De ChucchoStop At: Arequipa, Arequipa, Arequipa Region
Transfer from 03:00 am to 03:30 am from hotel in Arequipa to transfer us to the Colca Valley, the trip will take approximately 4 hours to Chivay (main town of the Valley) where there will be a stop for breakfast and then the trip to Cabanaconde will continue (two and a half hours of travel approx.) from where we will begin our walk, descending to the Colca Canyon, which will take us approximately 3½ to 4 hours, during the tour we can appreciate, as we descend the diverse vegetation between Andean and tropical, and also the geological formation of the Colca canyon, part of the formation of the Andes mountain range.
Once at the bottom of the canyon we will cross the suspension bridge of San Juan de Chuccho, to arrive at the town of the same name, where we will spend the night, in houses of the settlers, equipped to serve tourists (basic accommodation)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in Bungalows in Sangalle.
Day 2: San Juan / Sangalle (Oasis)Stop At: Oasis Sangalle, Cabanaconde 04124 Peru
We will have breakfast and then start our tour again, we will ascend approximately 300 meters and then reach the villages, first of Cosnihua and then Malata; where you will appreciate the way of life of the people, very characteristic, because in these villages there is no vehicular transport access. Again we will descend to sangalle (oasis), place made by the Andean people, full of high Andean vegetation mixed with tropical vegetation, where thanks to a spring of warm water you can now enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools located in this beautiful place (the waters they have a temperature of approx. 18ºC) we will have lunch, and we will spend the second night .
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: accommodation in a family home in San Juan de Chuccho
Day 3: Oasis / Cabanaconde / Chivay / ArequipaStop At: Cabanaconde, Cabanaconde, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
04:30 am We will begin the ascent, it is a zigzagging and quite pending path, but after approximately 3 hours we will have the satisfaction of finishing this beautiful route.
Breakfast will be taken at a local restaurant and then take the mobility and go to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, from this famous viewpoint you have one of the most impressive views of the Colca Canyon and from where you can usually see the impressive flight of the condors, return to Chivay, having the opportunity to visit the calera and enjoy the relaxing hot springs.
Lunch and return to Arequipa, arriving between 17 to 18 hours.
End of our services!
Duration: 13 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
03:00 AM
Duração: 3 Days
Ponto de partida: Plaza de Armas, Arequipa 04001, Peru
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from accommodation in Arequipa city center, for accommodation outside this area, a meeting point will be set.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.