Colca Canyon Trekking Tours

This is the tour for you if you love the outdoors and want to fully immerse yourself in the nature of the Caylloma region. You get to trek to the bottom of one of the deepest canyons in the world, as well as tour some of the most sought out views in the Colca Valley.

Day 1
– You will be picked up from your hotel or hostel in Arequipa’s city center between 3:00am and 3:30am and drive north to Chivay where you will eat a simple breakfast.
– We then head west to the Condor Cross located on the rim of the Colca Canyon. You will have 45 minutes to enjoy the views and look for condors.
– After visiting the Condor Cross, we drive approximately 20 more minutes to the San Miguel trailhead where we will begin the trek. First, we will descend 1000m on a zig zag path down the canyon wall. In approximately three hours we will arrive to a small village called San Juan de Chuccho where we will rest and eat a nutritious lunch.
– After resting and eating lunch, we will continue hiking for about two and a half hours along the opposite wall of the canyon until arriving to the Sangalle oasis at approximately 4pm. Here in Sangalle, you will be assigned a bamboo bungalow and will have the evening to relax in the pool and hammocks. Dinner will be served at 7pm and afterwards you will retire to you bungalows to sleep.
Day 2
– The following morning, we will wake up at 5am to climb back out of the canyon to Cabanaconde, a small town situated on the rim of the canyon directly above Sangalle. This three hour, 1000m climb is the most difficult part of the trek. Everyone can climb at their own pace and the group will reunite at the top.
– Breakfast will be served in Cabanaconde and the transportation will pick us up afterwards.
– We will make our way back towards Chivay by car making stops at Antawilke to see pre-Incan terraces and the Yanque hotsprings to bathe in the hot pools for one hour.
– Upon arriving to Chivay we will stop at a local restaurant to eat a buffet lunch.
– We then head back towards Arequipa making two final stops along the way at Patapama and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. You will be dropped off two blocks from the Plaza de Armas around 5:30pm..

Included:
– Transportation
– English speaking Guide
– Accommodations
– All meals (2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner)
Not Included:
– Touristic Ticket (S/.70)
– Hot Springs (S/.15)

– Small Backpack
– Water
– Snacks
– Cool clothing for hiking
– Sweater and pants for the evening
– Sunscreen and sun hat
– Cash for touristic ticket, hot springs entrance, and tips
– Passport

Transportation:
We operate the Conventional Trekking tours with a 18-passenger Mercedes Sprinter.

Group Size:
The trekking group size is maximum 12 people plus your guide.

The three day trek is the best option for those who love the outdoors and want to take their time trekking and relaxing in the depths of the Colca Canyon. You will even get a full day to relax in the pool and hammocks of the famous Sangalle oasis.

Day 1
– You will be picked up from your hotel or hostel in Arequipa’s city center between 3:00am and 3:30am and drive north to Chivay where you will eat a simple breakfast.
– We then head west to the Condor Cross located on the rim of the Colca Canyon. You will have 45 minutes to enjoy the views and look for condors.
– After visiting the Condor Cross, we drive approximately 20 more minutes to the San Miguel trailhead where we will begin the trek. First, we will descend 1000m on a zig zag path down the canyon wall. In approximately three hours we will arrive to a small village called San Juan de Chuccho.
– Upon arriving to San Juan, you will be assigned a bamboo bungalow and served lunch. You will then spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing before being served dinner around 7pm and retiring to your bungalow to sleep.
Day 2
– The following morning, breakfast will be served at 8am. After eating, we will continue hiking for about three hours along the wall of the canyon until arriving to the Sangalle oasis at approximately 12pm.
– Upon arriving to Sangalle, you will be assigned a bamboo bungalow and served lunch. You will then have the rest of the afternoon to relax in the pool and hammocks. Dinner will be served around 7pm and afterwards you will retire to you bungalows to sleep.
Day 3
– The following morning, we will wake up at 5am to climb back out of the canyon to Cabanaconde, a small town situated on the rim of the canyon directly above Sangalle. This three hour, 1000m climb is the most difficult part of the trek. Everyone can climb at their own pace and the group will reunite at the top.
– Breakfast will be served in Cabanaconde and the transportation will pick us up afterwards.
– We will make our way back towards Chivay making stops at Antawilke to see pre-Incan terraces and the Yanque hotsprings to bathe in the hot pools for one hour.
– Upon arriving to Chivay we will stop at a local restaurant to eat a buffet lunch.
– We then head back towards Arequipa making two final stops along the way at Patapama and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. You will be dropped off two blocks from the Plaza de Armas around 5:30pm.

Included:
– Transportation
– English speaking Guide
– Accommodations
– All meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
Not Included:
– Touristic Ticket (S/.70)
– Hot Springs (S/.15)

– Small Backpack
– Water
– Snacks
– Cool clothing for hiking
– Sweater and pants for the evening
– Sunscreen and sun hat
– Cash for touristic ticket, hot springs entrance, and tips
– Passport

Transportation:
We operate the Conventional Trekking tours with a 18-passenger Mercedes Sprinter.

Group Size:
The trekking group size is maximum 12 people plus your guide.