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  • Badge of Excellence
  • America,Lima
  • 2 days (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Colca Canyon Trekking Spectacular 2d/1n

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.

What's Included

  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast (2)
  • Turistic transport, professional guide, accommodation in rooms, entrance 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

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

3:00 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Arequipa -Chivay - Cruz del Condor - Colca- Oasis
  • Chivay

    Pick up from the hotel between 3:00 am and 3:30 am and we will go to the town of Chivay, which is about 4 hours drive from Arequipa. On the way, we will stop at the town of Yanque where we have breakfast (06:30 am approx).

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Mirador Cruz del Condor

    Then we will travel for 1 hour to La Cruz del CĂłndor, which is the best place to see the Canyon and the famous Andean condor birds, we will have 40 minutes to see the flight of the condors, and the depth of the canyon.

    Duration: 45 minutes

    Admission Included: NO

  • San Miguel Viewpoint

    Approximately at 9:30 am we will arrive at the Mirador de Pampa San Miguel, and immediately we will begin the trek in descent to the canyon (3 hours) going from 3,300 meters to 2,100 meters into the canyon.

    Duration: 25 minutes

    Admission Included: NO

  • Oasis Sangalle

    Around 12:30 pm we will arrive at the first suspension bridge, we will have a rest and then we will continue our walk for 30 minutes more. We will arrive at San Juan de Chuccho community for lunch. After lunch, we will continue the march, this time, to visit the villages of Malata and CosĂąirhua. Approximately at 5 pm, we will arrive at the Oasis Sangalle, a peaceful and charming place at an altitude of approximately 1,900 meters, where we will enjoy its swimming pool, surrounded by greenery. Rest in adobe bungalow typical of the area.

    Duration: 12 hours

    Admission Included: NO

  • Day 2: Oasis - Cruz del Condor - Chivay - Arequipa
  • Cabanaconde

    At 05:00 am we begin the ascent hike for 03 HRS. (It is recommended to bring snacks since breakfast is after the trek and also bring a flashlight). This part of the trek can provide spectacular views, as you’ll be trekking during the sunrise. We will arrive at 8:30 am to the town of Cabanaconde where breakfast and the visit of the town takes place. In this town we will take the return bus, towards the city of Chivay, we will stop at a viewpoint to see the pre-Inca andenería of the valley.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Yanque

    At 11 am is the arrival to the town of Yanque, we will have time to visit the thermo-medicinal baths (approx. 1 hour) with water temperatures of 38°C (optional).

    Duration: 45 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Hot Springs Chacapi

    At 11 am is the arrival to the town of Yanque, we will have time to visit the thermo-medicinal baths (approx. 1 hour) with water temperatures of 38°C (optional).

    Duration: 45 minutes

    Admission Included: NO

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • 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.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Starting from

$153.85

Price varies by group size