3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure - Shared Room
3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure - Shared Room
$142
3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure - Shared Room
3 Days Starting and ending in Arequipa, Peru
Visiting: Colca Canyon, Arequipa
Tour operator:
Tour code:
833
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling 3-day trek through the breathtaking Colca Canyon in Arequipa, Peru, one of the deepest canyons in the world. This adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore stunning landscapes, learn about local flora and fauna, and experience the rich culture of the region with the guidance of a professional bilingual guide. Begin your journey with a visit to the Condor's Cross, where you can witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor. Trek through traditional towns, admire pre-Incan ruins, and spend nights in basic lodges, including an unforgettable stay in an oasis nestled in the mountains. Enjoy delicious meals and the chance to relax in natural hot springs. This tour includes hotel pick-up in Arequipa and transport back to the city, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Chivay & San Juan de Chuccho
Location: Colca Canyon
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Very early in the morning, we will depart to the town of Chivay with our transport, in a journey of 3 hours. Upon arrival, we will have breakfast. The tour continues to the Condor’s cross (3,800 m.a.s.l.). Here, we’ll have the great opportunity to see and admire the incredible Condor flying around. Then, we will reach Cabanaconde, the starting point of the trekking. Arriving to the viewpoints of Pampas de San Miguel (3,300 m), we are going to descend to the depth of the canyon along 4.6 miles (3 hours), until we reach San Juan de Chuccho (2,400 m.a.s.l.). This town is surrounded by beautiful and abundant vegetation. Here, we will enjoy a lunch, and we are going to have the chance to learn about local fruit trees and medicinal plants. Later, we’re going to have dinner, and spend the night.
Day 2 : Oasis of Sangalle
Location: Colca Canyon
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we are going to start a total trek of 2.5 miles, taking uphill and downhill paths, and visiting lovely traditional towns such as Cosñirhua, with the opportunity to admire pre Incan ruins. We will also pass through the town of Malata, where we can see its old Spanish church. We’re going have time for lunch. Later, we will descend until reach the Oasis of Sangalle (2,225 m.a.s.l.) to spend the night. Here, you can take a refreshing bath in the pool and enjoy lunch. We can make short tours around the oasis (optional). At night, we will enjoy a delicious dinner, and have time for a well deserve rest.
Day 3 : Back to Arequipa
Location: Arequipa
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour starts very early in the morning, with an amazing trek of 3 hours (2.5 miles), ascending the slope of the canyon until we reach the town of Cabanaconde. After having breakfast in this picturesque town, we will take the transport to go to Chivay. On the way, we are going to visit the viewpoint of Antahuilque, with amazing landscapes to Inca terraces. Also we will stop by the town of Maca, which stands out for its beautiful colonial church. The town of Yanque offers us its hot springs (optional*). Then, we’re going to the town of Chivay to lunch (optional*). On our way back to Arequipa, we are going to have the opportunity to pass through the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, home of camelids as alpaca, vicuña and llamas. Upon arrival, we will drop you off two blocks from Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.
What's Included
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Hotel Pick-up
Pick up from the hotel located in Arequipa is included.
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Transport
Transport back to the city of Arequipa is included.
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Professional Guide
A professional guide in Spanish and English is included.
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Accommodation
02 nights of basic accommodation in a shared room and bathroom are included.
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Meals
Food and drinks including 03 breakfasts, 02 lunches, and 02 dinners are included.
What's Not Included
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Colca Valley Entrance Ticket
Entrance ticket to the Colca Valley is not included (foreigner s/. 70.00, foreigner Latin s/. 40.00, local currency).
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Hot Springs Entrance Ticket
Entrance ticket to the hot springs is not included (s/. 15.00, local currency).
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Gratuities
Gratuities are not included.
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Hotel Drop-off
Hotel drop-off is not included.
Mode of Transport
This tour includes hotel pick-up from centrally located hotels in the historic center of Arequipa, but does not include hotel drop-off, ending two blocks from Plaza de Armas in Arequipa.
Accommodation
The accommodations are basic lodges, in shared rooms, providing a simple yet comfortable stay amidst the stunning natural surroundings of the Colca Canyon.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides basic lodges with shared rooms and bathrooms for accommodation.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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Is hotel drop-off included at the end of the tour?
No, hotel drop-off is not included. The tour ends two blocks from Plaza de Armas in the city of Arequipa.
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What is the starting point of the trek in the Colca Canyon?
The trek starts from the town of Cabanaconde.
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Will there be opportunities to see local wildlife during the tour?
Yes, the tour offers opportunities to see local wildlife, including the chance to admire the incredible Condor flying around and camelids such as alpaca, vicuña, and llamas in the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas.
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Is there an option to visit hot springs during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional visit to the hot springs in the town of Yanque.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
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