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The two day Colca Canyon Trek is designed for people with some trekking experience. The first day is 6 hours of trekking both up and down hill, with a one hour break for lunch. The second day is 3 hours up hill. Hikers will wake up early the second day to begin the final 3 hour trek out of the canyon.
- Explore the depths of the canyon
- Enjoy meeting and being hosted by the locals
- Relax in the Oasis, a paradise with natural fed pools
- Complete a challenging and rewarding trek
- Watch the majestic Condors fly overhead
- Enjoy the hot springs in Yanque and Peruvian cuisine in Chivay
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Colca Canyon
We will start at 3:00 and 3:30 AM pick up from your hotel and drive three hours to Chivay. Stop for simple breakfast of bread, butter, jam, tea, mate and coffee. We then continue to the Condor Cross Viewpoint and stop for 30 minutes to see condor. After lunch, we continue walking to the village Sangalle, passing the small towns of Cosñirhua and Malata along the way. Sangalle is an oasis at 1,900 meters and is deepest point of the trek. Upon arriving, we will eat dinner and relax in the natural fed pools. The meal usually consists of vegetable soup, pasta and tea. You will spend the night in Sangalle and sleep in shared bungalows made of bamboo. The Condor Cross Viewpoint and stop for 30 minutes to see into the depths of the Colca Canyon and look for Condors flying overhead.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
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We will wake up at 5:00 AM to stark trekking out of the canyon to Cabanaconde. Here we will eat a simple breakfast of bread, butter, jam, tea, coffee and mate. After breakfast, we will drive back towards Chivay and make various stops along the way to see pre-Incan and Incan terraces, colonial towns, and other views. Our last stop is the Yanque hot springs where we will stay for approximately one hour to enjoy the hot baths. Afterwards, we will stop for lunch. stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Chivay before returning to Arequipa. En route to Arequipa, we descend from 4,830 meters to 2,325 meters and make a couple stops along the way in through the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Colca Canyon Viewpoint of Andean Condor
Yanque thermal baht
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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