Colca Canyon Trek 3D/2N
The Colca Canyon 3 Day Tour is an extraordinary trail packed with beautiful scenery and memorable cultural attractions. The tour starts with a visit to the viewpoint of the Condors, where the sacred bird of the Incas, the Andean Condor, flies through the Canyon, entertaining its visitors throughout the day.
Each day you will hike for 3 hours through the breathtaking Colca Canyon, amidst the backdrop of snow-capped Volcanic peaks and argricultural terraces. You will also encounter local communities along the way, who will happily demonstrate their traditional dance and vibrant clothing, native to their culture.
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Itinerary
- DAY 1 : AREQUIPA – CHIVAY – CRUZ DEL CONDOR – SAN JUAN
- DAY 2 : SAN JUAN – SANGALLE OASIS
- DAY 3 : SANGALLE – CABANACONDE – CHIVAY – AREQUIPA
DAY 1 – AREQUIPA – CHIVAY – CRUZ DEL CONDOR – SAN JUAN
- 3:00am : Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa
- 3-hour drive to the mountain town of Chivay
- 6:30am : Arrive in Chivay for breakfast
- 1-hour drive to ‘Cruz del Condor’ viewpoint
- 8:30am : Free time to explore and take photos
- 9:30am : 20 mins drive to San Miguel Trailhead
- 3-hour hike down the zig zig canyon trail
- 1:00pm : Arrive at San Juan de Chuccho
- 1:15pm : Check into your bamboo bungalow
- 1:30pm : Take Lunch in San Juan de Chuccho
- 2:30pm : Rest in your bamboo bungalow
- 7:00pm : regroup for dinner
DAY 2 – SAN JUAN – SANGALLE OASIS
- 8:00am : Breakfast in San Juan de Chuccho
- 9:00am : Hike for 3-hours along canyon wall
- 12:00pm : Arrive at Oasis of Sangalle
- 12:00pm : Check into your bamboo bungalow
- 12:30pm : Take lunch at the Oasis of Sangalle
- 1:30pm : Swim in pool and relax in hammocks
- 7:00pm : Regroup for dinner
DAY 3 – SANGALLE – CABANACONDE – CHIVAY – AREQUIPA
- 5:00am : Wake up and begin hiking
- 3-hour ascent back out of the canyon
- 8:30am : Arrive in the town of Cabanaconde
- 8:45am : Breakfast in Cabanaconde
- 10:00am : Depart Cabanaconde in private car
- 10:30am : Stop at Antawilke viewpoint
- 11:00am : 1-hour in Yanque Hot Springs
- 12:30pm : Arrive in the town of Chivay
- 12:45pm : Buffet Lunch in Chivay
- 1:30pm : Depart Chivay in private car
- 2:30pm : Stop at Patapama Pass viewpoint
- 3:30pm : Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
- 5:30pm : Drop off at hotel in Arequipa
Included
- Pick up from the hotel in Arequipa
- Private transport from Arequipa to San Miguel Trailhead
- Private Transport from Cabanaconde to Arequipa
- Professional Spanish/English speaking guide
- Food : 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
- 2 nights accomodation in Bamboo Bungalows
- Transfer to Arequipa hotel at the end of tour
Not included
- Entrance to Yanque Hot Springs (S / .15 soles)
- Entrance ticket to Colca canyon (S / .70 soles)
- Tips and Gratuities
Recommendations
- Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
- Valid Student ID card (if student booking)
- Good quality walking boots or shoes
- Sandals for down time (very important)
- Good quality trekking socks to avoid blisters
- Breathable T-shirts
- Hiking Trousers
- Shorts suitable for hiking
- Wide-brimmed hat – UPV is strong at altitude
- Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the trail
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Medicine/personal effects (eg. contact lense liquid)
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Camera or phone camera
- Portable battery charger
- Toilet paper (not usually found on trail)
- Small travel towel
- Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
Packing List
ESSENTIALS
- Original Passport
- VALID STUDENT ID CARD (if booked as a student)
- Immigration card (delivered on the airport upon entering Peru)
- Good quality backpack (medium sized)
- Water storage bottle or canteen: Camelbak bottles are recommended, but all need to be sufficient to hold 1-2 litres
- Comfortable shoes, preferably light with good soles (waterproof goretex for rainy seasons)
BAGGAGE
As you will be carrying your luggage with you, we recommend bringing only important and necessary items to the Canyon.
- 3 breathable t-shirts
- 3 long sleeve shirts
- 1 trousers
- 3 sets of underwear
- 3 pairs of socks
- 1 fleece
- 1 waterproof coat and pants “only for rainy seasons”
- 1 sun hat
- Sandals and swimsuit – for hot springs
- Small quick-drying towel
- Portable battery charger for phone and cameras
TOILET ARTICLES
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturiser
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
IN YOUR BACKPACK
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