This 2-day tour will allow you to hike around the deepest canyon of the world, and visit traditional small towns and admire the Condor flight
Highlights
*2-day hike tour to the deepest canyon of the world
*Learn about local flora and fauna from professional guides
*Admire the Colca Valley landscapes
*Opportunity to admire the majestic flight of Condors.
*Spend the night in a spectacular oasis.
Itinerary
This amazing adventure starts very early in the morning. We will pick you up from your accommodation located in the city of Arequipa, and then, we will go straight to the Valley of Colca, in a journey of circa 3 hours. We are going to make a short stop to have breakfast at Chivay.
We will continue the route towards the Condor’s Cross (3,800 m.a.s.l.) to watch the one of the most amazing natural wonders: the condor’s flying. Later, we are going to until reach the Pampas of San Miguel (3,300 m.a.s.l.). From this point, the hike begins to the bottom of the canyon, for along 4.6 miles (3 hours).
Upon arriving to the town of San Juan de Chuccho, we will enjoy a well-deserved rest with lunch. Later, the trek continues through the towns of Cosñirhua y Malata for 2.5 more miles (2.5 hours). We will arrive to Sangalle (2,225 m), a spectacular oasis where we will spend the night. Here, you can enjoy a bath in the pool, and having dinner by night.
Very early in the morning (5:00 AM), we will start the hike of 2.5 miles ascending the canyon slope, for around 3 hours, admiring the sunrise with incredible views, until we reach the town of Cabanaconde (3,230 m).
After breakfast, our transport will take us to the town of Chivay, making short stops to the viewpoint of Antahuilque, with beautiful views to Andean terraces and the valley of Colca. Then, we will visit the town of Maca, with a panoramic visit to its colonial church.
We are going to have time to visit the hot springs of Yanque (optional*). This powerful hot water pools have healing properties as well as relaxing effects. Then, we are going to enjoy a tasty lunch (optional*) at Chivay.
During our way back to the city of Arequipa, we will have the opportunity to pass near the National Reserve Pampa Cañahuas, home of different types of camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos. Arriving in Arequipa, we will drop you off two blocks from Plaza de Armas.
included with
* Pick up from the hotel located in Arequipa
* Transport to back to the city of Arequipa
* Professional guide in Spanish and English
* 01 night of basic accommodation at Sangalle, shared room
* Food and drinks: 02 breakfasts, 01 lunch and 01 dinner
excluded by
* Entrance ticket to the Colca Valley (foreigner s/ 70.00, foreigner Latino s/ 40.00, local currency)
* Entrance ticket to the hot springs (15 soles, local currency)
* Gratuities
* Hotel drop-off
Essential
Information
Cancellations without charges up to 24 hours before start the tour
You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
You must have good circulation and healthy, unblocked breathing.
The entrance to the Colca Valley is paid at the moment, in cash, in local currency (PEN)
Entrance tickets for optional activities (*) are not included
At the end of the tour, we will drop you off two blocks from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa
Restrictions
* Children under 15 years old are not allowed
* Maximum recommended age: 55 years
* This activity is not wheelchair accessible
* If you are pregnant, you should not take part
