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, pickup from your hotel in Arequipa will commence, followed by travel to Chivay for breakfast. We will visit the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to take in views of Colca Canyon. The trek will begin at Pampa San Miguel, featuring panoramic views and a descent into the canyon. Lunch will be at a family home in San Juan de Chuccho. Afterwards, we will continue to the Sangalle Oasis for swimming and an evening bonfire. Overnight stay at the oasis.

Day 2: Cabanaconde – Chivay – Arequipa

Day two starts early at 5 am, proceeding to Cabanaconde for breakfast. We will then head to Chivay, stopping at the natural viewpoint of Antahuilque and the village of Maca. Arrival at Yanque is scheduled around 11:30 am for a visit to hot springs. Post-lunch in Chivay, we will visit the viewpoint of the Andes to admire volcanoes such as Hualca Hualca. The tour concludes with a visit to Pampas Cañahuas before returning to Arequipa, arriving at approximately 5:30 pm.

3-day trek in Colca Canyon

Reservations can include a 3-day trek option for further exploration of the Colca Valley. This includes visits to Cosñirhua and Malata, the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and the option to participate in a fishing tour on the Colca River.

Accommodation

This 2 or 3-day Colca Canyon trek includes one or two nights' accommodation in a single or double room at the following places:

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