3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure

Code: 429971
  • Duración: 3 days
  • Máx. Pasajeros: 10
  • Edad mínima: 7
  • Dificultad: MODERATE

Description


Enjoy an outdoor hike surrounded by beautiful mountains and spectacular landscapes, with our 3-day tour Colca Canyon Trek Adventure. Explore with us the deepest canyon in the world, and spend an unforgettable time in this incredible place.

A perfect tour for trek lovers in the middle of nature.



Price includes
  • Pick up from the hotel located in Arequipa
  • Transport to back to the city of Arequipa
  • 02 nights of basic accommodation (optional)
Price does not include
  • 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
Importante
  • 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

Itinerary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • After having breakfast in this picturesque town, we will take the transport to go to Chivay.

  • 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.

  • The town of Yanque offers us its hot springs (optional*).

  • 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.

Faq

The best season is from April to November, with drier weather.

Between 3 and 5 nights are recommended.

Yes, it is one of the main attractions of the Colca.

Some areas exceed 4,000 meters above sea level, acclimatization is recommended.

Comfortable clothes, warm clothes and sun protection.

Yes, it adapts according to interests.
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