3-Day Colca Canyon Trekking from Arequipa

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In the Colca Canyon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Way to go into the Canyon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join this tour and trek Colca Canyon on this 3-day excursion.

Groups are with a english and spanish speaker tour guide

Visiting inside of the Canyon in 3 days is quiet and nice.

We enjoy and visit villages inside the Canyon such as San Juan de Chucchu Coshñirhua then Sangalle Oasis where we can intereract a little with local people.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Arequipa Tour

Ages: Adults (15–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 nights Lodge San Juan de Chucchu // Sangalle Oasis
Included: Professional Official tour Guide
Included: Hotel pickup
Included: Meals: 3 breakfast, 2 lunch and 2 dinner
Included: Tourist transport tour Round trip

Not included

Not included: Entrance fee hot springs 15.00 soles (optional)
Not included: Meals: Lunch (day 3. *optional)
Not included: Government fees: Admission fee-Colca ticket Pay in cash on destination

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arequipa - Cabanaconde to San Juan de Chuccho

Colca Canyon

12 hours Admission not included

3:00h Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa.

Departure to the Colca Canyon to Chivay where we will have breakfast then we go the Cruz del Condor to see the majestic flight of the condors, then we go to the town of Cabanaconde by car then we start walking towards the Colca Canyon, arrival San Juan de Chuccho after 3.5-hour free time to visit the local people to see the local terraces then dinner and overnight at a local family.
Mirador Cruz del Condor

45 min Admission not included

This a most visited viewpont in Colca Canyon there we see the flight of condor and the deep of the Colca

Entrance fee ticket is USD19
Stop 3

10 min

Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyon in the world. We spend the night here.

Overnight at local family house are basic dorm rooms

Day 2 · San Juan de Chuccho-Sangalle (oasis)

Oasis Sangalle

12 hours Admission not included

After breakfast we begin the walk to Sangalle (oasis). We are going to visit other villages like Cosñirhua, Malata and reached Sangalle (oasis) for 3 hours. We will have lunch and we enjoy the rejuvenating pools there, free afternoon, dinner and overnight.

Overnigh is at Palmeras lodge (basic dorms)

Day 3 · Oasis-Cabanaconde - Chivay - Arequipa

Oasis Sangalle

12 hours

We begin the walk at 05:00h to the town of Cabanaconde, this hike takes about 3 hours (ascent). Arriving in Cabanaconde we will have breakfast after our transport back to Chivay, visit to the villages viewpoints and thermal baths then we are going to visit Chivay there we have lunch.

Later come back to the Arequipa City arriving at 18:00h approximately.
Hot Springs Chacapi

40 min Admission not included

We will visit the hot spring there we have 40 minutes free to enjoy there.

Entrance fee is USD5.
Stop 3

15 min

We will stop at the highest point to see the mountain and volcanoes.
Stop 4

15 min

Place to sighting Alpacas and vicuñas in their natural area.
Arequipa

5 min

Arriving to Arequipa city about 18:00h.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
Casona Plaza Hotel AQP
Hotel Conde De Lemos Arequipa
Inti Punku Lodge Hostal
Hotel Asturias Gold
Hotel Yaravi
Posada del Condor
Bella AQP
San Francisco Inn
Mistica Boutique Hotel
Hostal El Sillar del Suizo
Diplomat Plaza Hotel

and 76 more pickup points

We pick up from all hotels that are in the center area of Arequipa - Downtown

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Must to take with you: Sunscreen, Mosquito repellent, clothing and shoes suitable for walking. Flashlight and swimwear
Note: Passengers must carry their personal belongings during the trek, small backpack are recommended
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 18 years