2-day trekking through the Colca Canyon
ID: GYG879683-1383891
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Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
The Colca Canyon is part of the route, and you can also observe condors and other birds.
Day 1 Arequipa - Chivay
2:45 - 3:15 a.m. Pick up at the agreed meeting point in the city of Arequipa.
3:00 a.m. Departure to the city of Chivay.
6:30 a.m. Arrival in the city of Chivay and breakfast.
7:00 Departure to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint.
9:00 a.m. Arrival at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to appreciate the majestic flight of the condors.
10:00 a.m. Departure to the San Miguel viewpoint.
10:30 a.m. Start of the hike down to the canyon (3h 1/2 approx.).
14:00 Arrival at the first community: San Juan de Chuccho. Lunch.
15:00 Continuation of the hike towards Cosñirhua, Malata, descent to Sangalle known as the "Oasis".
17:30 Arrival at the "Oasis", installation in their respective bungalows to rest and enjoy the pool after hiking.
18:30 Dinner and accommodation in adobe bungalows.
Day 2 Cabanaconde - Chivay - Arequipa.
5:00 a.m. Ascent to the canyon from the oasis to the town of Cabanaconde.
8:30 a.m. Arrival at the town of Cabanaconde and breakfast.
10:00 Departure towards the town of Chivay, with stops along the way.
10:30 a.m. Return with stops in the towns of (Pincholo, Maca and Yanque).
12:00 h. Arrival at Chivay and transfer to the hot springs of La Calera.
13:00 Buffet lunch in Chivay (not included).
14:30 Return to the city of Arequipa with stops at the most important places along the route.
18:30 Arrival in Arequipa
End of service.
Highlights
- Visit the Colca Canyon on foot
- Enjoy the thermal baths
- Discover the fauna that lives inside the canyon
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.