From Arequipa: Two-day hike through the Colca Canyon

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Discover the Colca Canyon and its main attractions, accompanied by the best local guides.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the majesty of the Colca Canyon.
  • Contemplate the magnificent flight of the condor over the Colca Canyon.
  • Discover the Sangalle Oasis during this fascinating adventure.

Description

Day 1.- Our activity begins with pick-up from your hotel between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m. We will then head to the town of Chivay where we will have breakfast, and then continue to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where we will stop for 40 minutes to enjoy the view. Afterwards, we will continue our journey to San Miguel, the starting point of the hike. We will begin the hike in San Miguel and descend for three hours to the town of San Juan de Chucco, where we will have lunch, and then continue walking for three more hours, going up and down hills, to the Sangalle Oasis, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a hotel with a swimming pool. Day 2: At 5:00 a.m., we will begin our three-hour ascent to Cabanaconde, where we will have breakfast. We will then board our vehicle to return to the city of Arequipa. En route, we will stop at the main attractions, such as the Antahuique viewpoint to enjoy the view of the Colca Valley. We will also stop at the Chacapi hot springs to enjoy the thermal waters that will help us relax our legs after our hike. We will also stop in Chivay for our last lunch. We will also stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes to enjoy the view of the volcanic chain in southern Peru and finally we will stop at the Salinas and Aguada Blanca reserve to observe South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and others. We will then arrive in the city of Arequipa, where our tour will end at 5:30 p.m., two blocks from Arequipa's main square. Pickups are normally in the city of Arequipa, but we can also pick you up in Chivay and Cabanaconde, as these towns are on the route. Pick-up is included from your hotel between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m. if you are staying in the city of Arequipa. If you are starting the tour in Chivay, the time of pickup will be approximately 6:30 a.m., and if you are starting in the town of Cabanaconde, the pickup will be at 8:30 a.m.

Includes

Transportation during the two days. Tour guide. 2 breakfasts. 1 lunch. Dinner. Hotel at OASIS SANGALLE.

Important Information

  • This tour includes a 21-kilometer hike with ascents and descents, requiring an intermediate to good level of physical fitness.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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