Colca Trekking 2days from Arequipa: A Rewarding Trek with Colca Canyon Views and Local Experiences
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Embark on a rewarding 2-day Colca Trekking adventure from Arequipa. Explore the stunning Colca Canyon, meet locals, relax in the Oasis, and witness majestic Condors in flight.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Colca Canyon Viewpoint of Andean Condor

Colca Canyon - We will start at 3:00 and 3:30 AM pick up from your hotel and drive three hours to Chivay. Stop for simple breakfast of bread, butter, jam, tea, mate and coffee. We then continue to the Condor Cross Viewpoint and stop for 30 minutes to see condor. After lunch, we continue walking to the village Sangalle, passing the small towns of Cosñirhua and Malata along the way. Sangalle is an oasis at 1,900 meters and is deepest point of the trek. Upon arriving, we will eat dinner and relax in the natural fed pools. The meal usually consists of vegetable soup, pasta and tea. You will spend the night in Sangalle and sleep in shared bungalows made of bamboo. The Condor Cross Viewpoint and stop for 30 minutes to see into the depths of the Colca Canyon and look for Condors flying overhead.

Yanque thermal baht

Yanque - We will wake up at 5:00 AM to stark trekking out of the canyon to Cabanaconde. Here we will eat a simple breakfast of bread, butter, jam, tea, coffee and mate. After breakfast, we will drive back towards Chivay and make various stops along the way to see pre-Incan and Incan terraces, colonial towns, and other views. Our last stop is the Yanque hot springs where we will stay for approximately one hour to enjoy the hot baths. Afterwards, we will stop for lunch. stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Chivay before returning to Arequipa. En route to Arequipa, we descend from 4,830 meters to 2,325 meters and make a couple stops along the way in through the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Tour guide Spanish/English
What's Not Included
  • National Park fee 70S/ = 18$ hot springs entrance fee 15 S/.=4$
  • horse rent aprox 20 usd
  • tips for guide
Additional Information

The Colca Canyon Trek spanning two days is structured for individuals who have previously embarked on treks. The inaugural day involves a demanding 6-hour hike, encompassing both ascents and descents interspersed with a 60-minute lunch break. Day two entails a 3-hour climb at dawn. Hikers will initiate the final 3-hour journey out of the gorge early on day two.

  • Uncover the mysteries of the gorges depths
  • Relish the experience of interacting and being welcomed by local inhabitants
  • Unwind in the delightful landscapes of the Oasis, with its naturally replenished pools
  • Accomplish a grueling yet satisfying trek
  • Marvel at the imposing Condors soaring above
  • Bask in the soothing waters of Yanque hot springs and delve into the flavors of Peruvian culinary delights in Chivay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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422arnaudi
Jun 17, 2024
traveling - Incredible views. Beautiful places. The night in the oasis was excellent. It was a great experience and very fun with the guide
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Mourad
Jun 12, 2024
Colca 2 day trek - Loved it, physically demanding but the views are worth it and the thermal baths afterwards are perfect to relax after the trek. Ghersy was an excellent guide
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Christinaaz5760sh
Jun 11, 2024
Great but strenuous hike - The hike is really strenuous, you have to go down over 1000m one day and up over 1000m the next, and all of this before 8am. You are rewarded with a great view. Our guide Jersey was simply the best. He always motivated us.
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128bessiel
May 25, 2024
2 day hike - Marcos was a great guide with a lot of experience, he gave us some wonderful insight into many of the plants in the colca canyon. He also waited to make sure everyone was doing okay on the trek. Had a great time thank you!
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Lucieli9648zv
May 25, 2024
Great experience in Colca Valley and Canyon - The tour was great, landscapes are amazing and Marcos our guide explained everything, the vegetation, the history. Everything was great. I recommend this tour and this guide !
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Yannick
May 20, 2024
Fun days in the canyon - Had a great time hiking the canyon with Ghersy! Views were good, and the pool at the end of the first day was quite nice. Learned a lot of Spanish as well!
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Santiagodh9163yi
May 11, 2024
Colca trekking 2D/1N - Highly recommended this trekking with the Perú baby Lama agency, it was a very pleasant and adventurous experience, walking through the canyon, appreciating different landscapes and panoramas with the company of pleasant people and the guide who always had interesting information about the places We observed, in addition to the meals during the trek and the overnight accommodation in the oasis, which were also excellent
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Nhierjseka
May 10, 2024
Track not entirely without. - The track is extremely strenuous. On day 1 you only walk down the track, which puts extreme strain on your knees! Make sure you take hiking poles/trekking poles with you, some people didn't manage the track because they were in too much pain and had to walk the rest of the way down on a donkey. On day 2 you start at 4 a.m. and have to climb over 1000 meters in 3.5 hours, which is strenuous but doable. (If you've never hiked before, it will be extremely painful)
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D9596rckatarzynam
May 3, 2024
Amazing experience - The amazing views are worth the effort, which is not small and it is worth preparing in advance. Very nice and helpful guides - you can trust them. I recommend :)
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Sherpa15351111796
May 12, 2024
One of the best activities in Peru - There is time to visit many places and our guide, Vladimir, was exceptional, always willing to help with everything. The views and the sites we visited were spectacular. Accommodation in Sangalle is quite humble and with quite high prices. They don't even offer toilet paper (you have to buy it) and Wi-Fi is paid (it only works at the reception).
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