Mirador Cruz del Condor - We will pick you up at your hotel in the center of the city of Arequipa between 3:00 am and 3:30 am and then head towards the town of Chivay, where we will have breakfast.
After breakfast, we begin the journey to the Cruz del Cóndor, the tour of the Colca Valley to appreciate its cultivation terraces, its native flora and fauna, and its pre-Hispanic heritage.
We will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor, a strategic point to observe the majesty of the Colca Canyon and the flight of the condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest non-marine bird on the planet.
Then we will board the mobility and in 15 minutes approx. we will arrive at the beginning of the San Miguel trail, where we will begin the walk. First, we will descend 1000m on a zig zag path down the canyon wall. In approximately three hours we will arrive at a small town called San Juan de Chuccho where we will rest and eat a nutritious lunch.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Bungalows (rustic cabins)
- Guided in Spanish/English
- Entrance ticket to Colca S/70.00 = $18.00
- Horse rental approx $20.00
- Entrance ticket to the thermal pools S/15.00 = $4.00
- Lunch second day
- Water
- Snacks
You will get the opportunity to admire and trek towards the canyon directly, along with the exploration of traditional towns. You’ll experience the quintessential area of Arequipa, a place to unplug from the mundane and understand local cultural nuances. Sangalle is a marvelous oasis for relaxation. The tour vehicle can accommodate 15 to 18 individuals, however, upon commencement of the trek, we will break down into smaller groups of 10.
- The maximum group at the beginning of the walk will be 10 people
- It is not recommended for people with vertigo.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.