3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure
Why we love it?
The 3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure offers an immersive experience through one of the world's deepest canyons, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Ideal for adventurers and nature enthusiasts, the trek includes stays in basic accommodations and takes participants from Arequipa to the quaint village of San Juan de Chuccho, followed by a descent to Sangalle, where trekkers can enjoy the stunning views and local culture. The tour is distinctive for its combination of challenging hikes, the opportunity to interact with local communities, and the chance to witness the majestic Andean condor in its natural habitat.
Inclusions
- Pick up from the hotel located in Arequipa
- Transport to back to the city of Arequipa
- 02 nights of basic accommodation (optional)
Exclusions
- Entrance ticket to the Colca Valley (foreigner s/. 70.00, foreigner Latin s/. 40.00 soles, per person)
- Entrance ticket to the hot springs (s/. 15.00 soles, per person)
- Last lunch in Chivay (s/ 45.00 soles, per person)
- Hotel drop-off
Itinerary
Day 1 DAY 1 Arequipa - San Juan de Chuccho
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Chivay
Very early in the morning, we will depart to the town of Chivay with our transport, in a journey of 4 hours. Upon arrival, we will have breakfast.
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Condor's Cross
The tour continues to the Condor’s cross (3,800 m.a.s.l.). Here, we’ll have the great opportunity to see and admire the incredible Condor flying around.
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San Juan de Chuccho
Then, we will reach Pampas de San Miguel (3,300 m.a.s.l.), the starting point of the trekking.
We will descend to the depth of the canyon along 4.6 miles, until we reach San Juan de Chuccho (2,400 m.a.s.l.). This town is surrounded by beautiful and abundant vegetation. In this place we’re going to have lunch and dinner, and spend the night. Overnight at a basic familiar guesthouse
Day 2 DAY 2 San Juan de Chuccho - Sangalle
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Cosñirhua & Malata
After breakfast, we are going to start a total trek of 2.5 miles, taking uphill and downhill paths, and visiting lovely traditional towns such as Cosñirhua, with the opportunity to admire pre Incan ruins. We will also pass through the town of Malata, where we can see its old Spanish church. We’re going have time for lunch.
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Sangalle
Later, we will descend until reach the Oasis of Sangalle (2,225 m.a.s.l.) to spend the night. Here, you can take a refreshing bath in the pool and enjoy lunch. We can make short tours around the oasis (optional).
At night, we will enjoy a delicious dinner, and have time for a well deserve rest. Overnight at a basic familiar guesthouse
Day 3 DAY 3 Sangalle - Arequipa
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Cabanaconde
The tour starts very early in the morning, with an amazing trek of 3 hours (2.5 miles), ascending the slope of the canyon until we reach the town of Cabanaconde.
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Chivay
After having breakfast in this picturesque town, we will take the transport to go to Chivay.
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Maca
On the way, we are going to visit the viewpoint of Antahuilque, with amazing landscapes to Inca terraces. Also we will stop by the town of Maca, which stands out for its beautiful colonial church.
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Yanque
The town of Yanque offers us its hot springs (optional*).
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Back to Arequipa
Then, we’re going to the town of Chivay to lunch (optional*). On our way back to Arequipa, we are going to have the opportunity to pass through the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, home of camelids as alpaca, vicuña and llamas.
Upon arrival, we will drop you off two blocks from Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- This activity is not recommended for children 7 and younger
- Tour not recommended for people over 70 years’ old
- You should be in a good physical conditions
- Due to the altitude, we recommend a good acclimatization before starting any activity
- At the end of the tour, we will drop you off two blocks from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa
- At least 2 people are required to take place this activity
- It is the passenger's responsibility to wear a protective mask and maintain distance. In case they don't respect the basic safety measures, they will be asked to leave the tour. The capacity of tour will be temporarily reduced to ensure social distancing.
- Pick up from centrally located Arequipa city hotels
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
