Arequipa, Perú

TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON 2/1

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Tour Description

Discover trekking in the Colca Canyon, the world's deepest, and live an unforgettable experience with Chasqui Tours. During the journey, we'll make stops at the most attractive points of the canyon, including snow-capped peaks, the Condor viewpoint, agricultural terraces, the Colca River, and several villages to immerse ourselves in their culture. This tour is ideal for those who want to dedicate time to explore the Colca Canyon at ease and enjoy all the charms of the visited places.

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: AREQUIPA – CHIVAY – OASIS

  • 03:00 - Pick-up of passengers from downtown hotels in Arequipa.
  • 03:30 - Departure towards the town of Chivay (approximately 3 and a half hours).
  • 06:50 - Brief stop in Chivay for breakfast, continue to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where we'll enjoy the majestic flight of the condors and appreciate the depth of the Canyon (3207 meters).
  • 10:00 - We head to Pampa San Miguel to start our trekking. Descend into the Canyon to reach the Colca River and cross a hanging bridge. Then, walk for about 10 minutes to reach the town of San Juan de Chuccho.
  • 14:00 - Lunch and continue the journey with about 3 hours of walking, passing through the villages of Cosñirhua and Malata, which maintain their customs and stories.
  • 17:30 - Arrival at the Oasis, a peaceful place surrounded by palm trees and breathtaking nature. Here, we'll enjoy its pools and have free time to relax and admire the landscape.
  • 18:30 - Dinner and overnight stay in adobe bungalows.

DAY 2: TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON - CHIVAY - AREQUIPA

  • 05:00 - Ascent to the town of Cabanaconde (approximately 3 and a half hours of walking).
  • 08:30 - Arrival in Cabanaconde and Breakfast.
  • 10:00 - Board the bus back to the town of Chivay, making tourist stops in the traditional villages of Maca, Achoma, and Yanque.
  • 12:00 - Arrival in Chivay, where you'll have time to visit the hot springs (approximately 1 hour visit).
  • 13:00 - Buffet lunch (lunch not included).
  • 14:30 - Return to the city of Arequipa with tourist stops at places like the Volcanoes Viewpoint (4910 meters above sea level) and the National Reserve, a natural habitat of South American camelids such as vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, and vizcachas.
  • 18:30 - Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to the hotels.

Consider:

  • BTC (Colca Canyon tourist ticket, allows entry to the Colca Canyon):
  • Nationals: S/. 20.00 new soles
  • South American: S/. 40.00 new soles
  • Foreigners: S/. 70.00 new soles
  • Entrance to hot springs in Chivay (S/. 15.00 new soles).
  • Lunch in Chivay S/. 30.00 new soles (lower prices also available)

NOTE:

  • From Chivay, you can continue your journey to Puno without needing to return to Arequipa, just add $33.00, and we'll be happy to wait for you to take you to your hotel in downtown Puno.

Includes

  • Consultation one day before the tour.
  • Accommodation: 1st night - oasis (adobe bungalows).
  • Food: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.
  • Poles and blankets.
  • First aid kit.
  • Professional guide in Spanish / English.
  • Tourist transportation.

Does not include

  • Others Not Mentioned In The Program.
  • Buffet lunch in Chivay on the second day.
  • Hot Springs In Chivay.
  • BTC (Colca Canyon tourist ticket)

Recommendations

  • 1.Wear a cap or hat and sunglasses.
  • 2.Trekking shoes and extra socks for walks.
  • 3.Sunglasses, Sunscreen, lip balm.
  • 4.Swimsuit, sandals, and towels.
  • 5.A lightweight backpack with a change of clothes for the walk.
  • 6.Water bottle.
  • 7.Snacks, cookies, candies, etc.
  • 8.December to April is the rainy season (bring waterproof clothing and umbrella), May to November is the dry and cold season (bring winter clothes).