DAY 1
Very early in the morning, we will depart to the town of Chivay, in a journey of 3 hours from the
city of Arequipa. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a lovely breakfast.
The tour continues to the Condor
viewpoints, at 3,800 meters above sea level, also known as Condors’ Cross.
Here, we’ll have the great opportunity to see and admire the incredible Condor flying around. Then, we are
going to reach Cabanaconde, the starting point of the trekking to Colca Canyon.
Arriving to the viewpoints of Pampas de San Miguel (3,300 m), we are
going to descend to the bottom 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.
DAY 2
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.
Hiking the Colca Canyon is
an amazing experience. Admire impressive canyon views and local flora and fauna.
Later, we will descend the canyon until reach the Oasis of Sangalle at 2,225 meters above sea level, 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.
DAY 3
The day Colca Canyon 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 enjoying breakfast in this picturesque town, we will take the transport
to go towards the village of Chivay.
On the way, we are going to visit the viewpoint of Antahuilque, a beautiful place
with amazing landscapes to Inca terraces. Also, we will stop at the town of
Maca, which stands out for its stunning
colonial church. The town of Yanque
offers us wonderful hot springs (optional).
Visit the Colca Canyon is
part of the tourist circuit of south Peru. The huge valley has incredible
panoramic views to volcanoes and green fields located on the banks of the Colca
river. The Colca Valley is a UNESCO Global
Geopark.
Later, we are going to get the town of Chivay to enjoy 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.