2-Day Colca Canyon Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arequipa - Sangalle Oasis
5 stops
1
This amazing adventure starts very early in the morning. We will pick you up from your accommodation located in the city of Arequipa, and then, we will go straight to the Valley of Colca, in a journey of circa 3 hours. We are going to make a short stop to have breakfast at Chivay.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Mirador Cruz del Condor
We will continue the route towards the Condor’s Cross (3,800 m.a.s.l.) to watch the one of the most amazing natural wonders: the condor’s flying.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Later, we are going to until reach the Pampas of San Miguel (3,300 m.a.s.l.). From this point, the hike begins to the bottom of the canyon, for along 4.6 miles (3 hours).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Upon arriving to the town of San Juan de Chuccho, we will enjoy a well-deserved rest with lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Later, the trek continues through the towns of Cosñirhua y Malata for 2.5 more miles (2.5 hours). We will arrive to Sangalle (2,225 m), a spectacular oasis where we will spend the night. Here, you can enjoy a bath in the pool, and having dinner by night.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sangalle Oasis - Cabanaconde - Arequipa
6 stops
6
Very early in the morning (5:00 AM), we will start the hike of 2.5 miles ascending the canyon slope, for around 3 hours, admiring the sunrise with incredible views, until we reach the town of Cabanaconde (3,230 m).
3 hours • Admission ticket free
7
After breakfast, our transport will take us to the town of Chivay, making short stops to the viewpoint of Antahuilque, with beautiful views to Andean terraces and the valley of Colca.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Then, we will visit the town of Maca, with a panoramic visit to its colonial church.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
We are going to have time to visit the hot springs of Yanque (optional*). This powerful hot water pools have healing properties as well as relaxing effects.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Then, we are going to enjoy a tasty lunch (optional*) at Chivay.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
During our way back to the city of Arequipa, we will have the opportunity to pass near the National Reserve Pampa Cañahuas, home of different types of camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos. Arriving in Arequipa, we will drop you off two blocks from Plaza de Armas of Arequipa. You have the option to choose the transfer to Puno at the end of the tour on day 2. In this case, you will depart from the town of Chivay at 1:00 p.m. and arrive at the main square of Puno at 7:00 p.m.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity is not recommended for children 15 and younger
• You should bring comfortable clothes, coat, sunglasses, sunhat, trekking shoes, water canteen, walking stick, towel, toilet paper, swimsuit, personal hygiene supplies, small flashlight, small backpack to take your personal belongs.
• The entrance to the Colca Valley is paid at the moment, in cash, in local currency (PEN)

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