Embark on an exciting 2-day trek through the breathtaking Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons. Experience rustic lodges, bilingual guides, and moderate to hard hiking challenges.
Embark on an exciting 2-day trek through the breathtaking Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons. Experience rustic lodges, bilingual guides, and moderate to hard hiking challenges.
Arequipa - Chivay - Cruz del Condor - Colca - Oasis
Chivay - Guests will be picked up from their hotel between 3:00 am and 3:30 am to travel to the town of Chivay, approximately a 4-hour drive from Arequipa. Along the way, there will be a stop in the town of Yanque for breakfast around 6:30 am.
Mirador Cruz del Condor - The journey continues…
Arequipa - Chivay - Cruz del Condor - Colca - Oasis
Chivay - Guests will be picked up from their hotel between 3:00 am and 3:30 am to travel to the town of Chivay, approximately a 4-hour drive from Arequipa. Along the way, there will be a stop in the town of Yanque for breakfast around 6:30 am.
Mirador Cruz del Condor - The journey continues with a 1-hour drive to La Cruz del Cóndor, the ideal spot to view the Canyon and the renowned Andean condor birds. Visitors will have 40 minutes to admire the condors in flight and the canyon’s impressive depth.
San Miguel Viewpoint - At approximately 9:30 am, the group will reach the Mirador de Pampa San Miguel and immediately begin a 3-hour descent trek into the canyon, from 3,300 meters to 2,100 meters.
Oasis Sangalle - Around 12:30 pm, the first suspension bridge will be reached, allowing for a brief rest before continuing the walk for another 30 minutes. The group will arrive at the San Juan de Chuccho community for lunch. Post-lunch, the journey continues to explore the villages of Malata and Cosñirhua.
By approximately 5 pm, the group will arrive at the Oasis Sangalle, a serene and picturesque location at about 1,900 meters altitude, where they can enjoy a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.
Guests will rest in an adobe bungalow typical of the region.
Oasis - Cruz del Condor - Chivay - Arequipa
Cabanaconde - At 5:00 am, the ascent hike begins, lasting 3 hours. It is advisable to bring snacks as breakfast is served after the trek, and a flashlight is recommended. This part of the trek offers stunning views during sunrise.
The group will arrive at 8:30 am in the town of Cabanaconde for breakfast and a town visit. Here, the return bus to Chivay will be boarded, with a stop at a viewpoint to observe the pre-Inca terraces of the valley.
Yanque - Arrival in the town of Yanque is at 11 am, where there will be time to visit the thermal baths for approximately 1 hour, with water temperatures around 38°C (optional).
Hot Springs Chacapi - Arrival in the town of Yanque is at 11 am, where there will be time to visit the thermal baths for approximately 1 hour, with water temperatures around 38°C (optional).
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - After lunch in Chivay, the return to Arequipa includes stops at the Mirador de Los Volcanes (4,910 masl) and Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve to observe South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. This is a great opportunity for a selfie with an alpaca or, if fortunate, a vicuña.
- Meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Turistic transport with a professional guide
- Comfortable accommodation included
- Access to the waterpool
- Meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Turistic transport with a professional guide
- Comfortable accommodation included
- Access to the waterpool
- Ticket entrance to Colca Canyon. Peruvian 7 dollars , Sudamericans 13 dollars, Others 23 dollars
- Ticket entrance optional to thermo medicinal baths. 5 dollars and others personal expenses
- Ticket entrance to Colca Canyon. Peruvian 7 dollars , Sudamericans 13 dollars, Others 23 dollars
- Ticket entrance optional to thermo medicinal baths. 5 dollars and others personal expenses
Explore the canyon over 2 exciting days
Bilingual guides from an 18 year old company who have an excellent reputation
Spend the night in rustic lodges located deep within the heart of the canyon
Trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon. The 2 day/1 night trek is a moderate/hard hike. The first day of trekking is…
Explore the canyon over 2 exciting days
Bilingual guides from an 18 year old company who have an excellent reputation
Spend the night in rustic lodges located deep within the heart of the canyon
Trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon. The 2 day/1 night trek is a moderate/hard hike. The first day of trekking is approximately for 5 or 6 hours (1 hour uphill, 1 hour flat walk, and 4 hours downhill). The second day is approximately 3 or 4 hours of uphill walking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
