Begin with an early morning pickup from Arequipa, breakfast in Chivay, and a visit to the Condor Cross viewpoint. Trek down to San Juan de Chuccho for lunch and continue to the Oasis of Sangalle for an overnight stay.
On day two, ascend to Cabanaconde for breakfast, then head to Chivay for a dip in the healing hot springs. Enjoy lunch before returning to Arequipa, with scenic stops along the way. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and cultural experiences.
We begin the pick-up from your corresponding hotels in the center of Arequipa around 3:30 a.m.
• We start our approximately 3-hour journey to the town of Chivay, where we will have breakfast.
• You will have 20 minutes for breakfast, and then we will continue our journey to the second stop, the Condor Cross viewpoint. Here, you can appreciate the depth of the canyon and, if conditions allow, see the flight of the condor. We will stay at this spot for around 30 minutes so you can enjoy the scenery and take photos.
• Then we head to the Pampa San Miguel viewpoint, where we will start our hike. At this point, you can observe the path we will take through the canyon, starting the descent towards the village of San Juan de Chuccho. The hike takes approximately 3 hours until we reach the Colca River, where we will cross a suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge, we will take a short uphill path to reach San Juan de Chuccho, where we will have lunch and enjoy some of the local fruit trees.
• After lunch, we will continue our journey, passing through the villages of Cosñirhua and Malata until we reach the Oasis of Sangalle, where we will spend the night.
• Upon arrival at the oasis, room assignments will be made so you can rest for a while, and then you can enjoy a refreshing time in the pool.
• Dinner and early overnight stay.
• In coordination with the guide, we will start the ascent to the village of Cabanaconde, where we will have breakfast. The hike takes approximately 3 hours, in a zigzag and slightly rocky path until we reach a cross where the group will gather to rest and take photos with an impressive view of the canyon.
• Then, we will take a short flat walk to the main square of the village, where the restaurant is located for breakfast.
• After breakfast, we will board the transport that will take us to the town of Chivay. Along the way, we will stop at the Antahuilque viewpoint to appreciate the impressive terracing of the valley, and the village of Maca to see its church, known for its traditional architecture. You will also have the opportunity to see and purchase handicrafts made by the local villagers.
• We continue our journey until we reach Chivay to visit the hot springs, which have healing properties with a temperature of approximately 38°C. You will have 1 hour to enjoy the hot springs.
• Finally, we head to the restaurant for lunch (not included), then we start our return journey to the city of Arequipa. Along the way, we will stop at the highest point, Patapampa, at an altitude of 4800m, where we can appreciate part of the mountain range.
• We will also make a stop at the bofedales to see the main camelids that inhabit the area, such as alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas.
At the end you will have 2 options : Come back to Arequipa , and choose the option of being transported to Puno.
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Fully refundable until 3 days before start
Non-refundable after 3 days before start
