3-day Colca Canyon Trek Tour Adventure

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arequipa - San Juan de Chuccho⌄

   Very early in the morning, we will start the excursion going to the town of Chivay, and have a delicious breakfast upon arrival.

   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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a basic familiar guesthouse

2. 2San Juan de Chuccho - Sangalle⌄

   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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a basic familiar guesthouse

3. 3Sangalle - Arequipa⌄

   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. You have the option to select the transfer to Puno, at the end of the tour on day 3. You will depart from Chivay at 1:00 p.m. and arrive to main square of Puno at 7:00 p.m.

   Meals: Breakfast