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 3 am on the first day, pick up from your hotel in Arequipa and travel to Chivay for breakfast. Visit Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to see Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. The trek begins at Pampa San Miguel, featuring panoramic views, waterfalls, and hanging bridges. Lunch will be at a family home in San Juan de Chuccho. Continue to the Sangalle Oasis for swimming and bonfires, where you will spend the night.

Day 2: Cabanaconde – Chivay – Arequipa

On the second day, wake at 5 am and have breakfast in Cabanaconde. Travel to Chivay, stopping at the Antahuilque viewpoint and Maca. Arrive in Yanque around 11:30 am for hot springs. Lunch in Chivay and visit the Andes viewpoint for panoramic views of Hualca Hualca, Sabanaya, and Ampato. After visiting Pampas Cañahuas for vicuña sightings, return to Arequipa, arriving at 5:30 pm.

3-day trek in Colca Canyon

Choose the 3-day trek for additional exploration of the Colca Valley. This option visits Cosñirhua and Malata, the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and offers a fishing tour on the Colca River.

Accommodation

The 2 or 3-day Colca Canyon trek includes:

2-day trek: Oasis de Sangalle3-day trek: first night in bungalows in San Juan de Chuccho; second night at Oasis de Sangalle