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Colca Canyon Tour 2D/1N

Duration : 2 Días - 1 Noches

Type Service

Customized Private Tour

Difficulty

Moderate

Availability

The whole year

Language

EN / ES

Visiting this beautiful place, the Colca Canyon, is very beautiful and pleasant and you can’t miss it. It is located at 4,500 meters above sea level. We can also observe the majestic flight of condors and have an amazing view from the top of this Canyon.

Route Highlights

Chivay Hot Springs Ccolca Canyon Condors fly over

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The two-day Colca Canyon excursion is designed for people with some hiking experience. If you prefer a more relaxed trek, you can opt for the three-day option.

The first day involves approximately seven hours of hiking, including both uphill and downhill sections, with a one-hour break for lunch. On the second day, there are approximately three hours of uphill hiking. Hikers will wake up early on the second day to begin the final three-hour ascent to exit the canyon.

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What You Will Do:

Explore the depths of the canyon.
Enjoy meeting and interacting with local people and experiencing their warm hospitality.
Relax at the Oasis, a paradise with pools fed by natural springs.
Complete a challenging and rewarding hike.
Watch majestic Andean condors soaring overhead.
Enjoy the hot springs in Yanque and Peruvian cuisine in Chivay.

DAY 1: COLCA TREK

We will pick you up from your accommodation between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m. and travel for approximately three hours to Chivay. There, we will stop for a simple breakfast consisting of bread, butter, jam, tea, coca tea, and coffee.

We will then continue to the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint, where we will stop for approximately 45 minutes to admire the impressive depths of Colca Canyon and observe Andean condors soaring above the canyon.

Next, we will drive to San Miguel, located at approximately 3,300 meters (10,827 feet) above sea level, where we will begin our trek.

First, we will hike downhill into the canyon, reaching the small village of San Juan de Chuccho. There, we will enjoy a simple lunch consisting of vegetable soup, rice, potatoes, and alpaca meat. A vegetarian option is also available.

After lunch, we will continue hiking toward the village of Sangalle, passing through the communities of Cosñirhua and Malata. Sangalle is an oasis located at approximately 1,900 meters (6,234 feet) above sea level and represents the deepest point of the trek.

Upon arrival, we will have dinner and relax in the natural pools. Dinner usually consists of vegetable soup, pasta, and tea. We will spend the night in Sangalle in shared bamboo bungalows.

DAY 2: TREKKING FROM SANGALLE TO CABANACONDE

We will wake up at 5:00 a.m. to begin the hike from the bottom of the canyon to Cabanaconde. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a simple breakfast consisting of bread, butter, jam, tea, coffee, and coca tea.

After breakfast, we will travel by vehicle back toward Chivay, making several stops along the way to admire pre-Inca and Inca agricultural terraces, colonial villages, and beautiful landscapes.

Our final stop will be the Yanque Hot Springs, where we will spend approximately one hour relaxing and enjoying the thermal baths.

Afterward, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Chivay before continuing our journey back to Arequipa.

On the way to Arequipa, we will descend from approximately 4,830 meters (15,846 feet) to 2,325 meters (7,628 feet) above sea level and make a couple of stops at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and Pampa Cañahuas.

Here, we will have the opportunity to observe four species of South American camelids: alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, and guanacos.

We expect to arrive in Arequipa at approximately 5:30 p.m.

What’s Included?

Included

Tourist transportation.
Meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner).
English-speaking trekking guide: a local expert with extensive knowledge of the area.
Colca Canyon entrance fee: S/ 70.00.
One night in shared accommodation with a shared bathroom; upgrade to a private room with a private bathroom available for approximately S/ 40.00
Towel rental available for S/ 5.00.

Not Included

Entrance fee to the hot springs: approximately S/ 15.00 – OPTIONAL.
Final lunch in Chivay: tour operators will recommend buffet-style restaurants for tourists, costing approximately S/ 45.00. This is optional, and you are not required to eat there.

Price and Options

OPTION 1

SHARED / REGULAR SERVICE

$120

$108 USD

Per person

CUSTOMIZED GROUP SERVICE
(10 to 14 people maximum)

Packing List

ESSENTIALS

ESSENTIALS

Passport photocopy.
Lightweight 45-liter backpack.
5 to 2 liters of water for the first day (you can purchase more along the way if needed).
Sunscreen (very important), hat, and sunglasses.
Hiking shoes or boots, and a waterproof rain jacket (depending on the season).
Warm clothing, sweater, or jacket.
Shorts or long hiking pants.
Swimsuit, sandals, and towel.
Headlamp/flashlight: the hike out of the canyon begins early at 5:00 a.m., before sunrise (it will be dark!).
Basic personal items such as toilet paper.
Snacks (breakfast on the last day is served AFTER the morning hike out of the canyon; bring enough snacks to keep your energy up during the climb!).
Insect repellent.
Personal medication, if necessary.
Trekking poles (optional).Cash.

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Colca Canyon Tour 2D/1N From $108 / per person

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