
Colca Canyon Trek: 2 or 3 Days from Arequipa
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural landscapes around Arequipa and learn about Peruvian culture on a 2 or 3-day trek in Colca Canyon. Colca Canyon Trek: 2 or 3 Days from Arequipa. Day 1: Arequipa – Cruz del Cóndor – Oasis de Sangalle. At...
- 2 - 3 days
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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural landscapes around Arequipa and learn about Peruvian culture on a 2 or 3-day trek in Colca Canyon.
Colca Canyon Trek: 2 or 3 Days from Arequipa
Day 1: Arequipa – Cruz del Cóndor – Oasis de Sangalle
At 3 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa and travel to Chivay for breakfast before heading to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. After enjoying the views of the Colca Canyon, we will proceed to Pampa San Miguel, where our trekking route begins. The hike includes breaks for panoramic views, waterfalls, and lunch at a family's home in San Juan de Chuccho. We will end the day at Sangalle Oasis with a swim and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Cabanaconde – Chivay – Arequipa
The second day starts at 5 am with breakfast in Cabanaconde. We will then travel toward Chivay with stops at the Antahuilque viewpoint and the village of Maca. Arriving at Yanque around 11:30 am, we will visit hot springs, have lunch in Chivay, and enjoy views at the viewpoint of the Andes. A final stop at Pampas Cañahuas to see vicuñas precedes our return to Arequipa at 5:30 pm.
3-day trek in Colca Canyon
When reserving, you can select a 3-day trek to explore more of the Colca Valley. This option includes additional visits to Cosñirhua and Malata, the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and participation in a fishing tour on the Colca River.
Accommodation
The 2 or 3-day trek includes accommodation as follows:
2-day trek: Oasis de Sangalle3-day trek: first night in bungalows in San Juan de Chuccho; second night at Oasis de Sangalle
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
- 1 or 2 nights' accommodation
- 2 or 3 breakfasts, 1 or 2 lunches, and 1 or 2 dinners
Not included
- Lunch (days 2 and 3)
- Admission to La Calera hot springs: 15PEN per person
- Tourist ticket: foreigners 70PEN, Latin Americans 40PEN, Peruvians 20PEN
- Mule rental: between 70PEN and 150PEN
- Trekking poles
- Fishing tour: 50PEN per person
- Fishing tour: 50PEN per person
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility