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2 Day Colca Canyon Trek With Pick up and Drop off
Arequipa
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An unforgettable experience awaits you on this 2-day trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Your guide will take you on a journey through the stunning landscapes of the Colca Canyon, home to the majestic Andean condor. You'll start your adventure with a drive from Arequipa to the town of Chivay. From there, it's a short hike to the Condor's Cross viewpoint, where you'll have the chance to see these magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Afterward, you'll continue your trek into the canyon and spend the night in a cozy bungalow. The next day, you'll hike back up to the top of the canyon and enjoy a refreshing dip in the hot springs before heading back to Arequipa. Splittin...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tourist transport
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Pickup from your hotel and drop off close to the main square
Entrance to the Hot Springs costs 5 USD or 15 soles in local currency.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The minimum age that can participate is 7 years old and above.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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An unforgettable experience awaits you on this 2-day trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Your guide will take you on a journey through the stunning landscapes of the Colca Canyon, home to the majestic Andean condor. You'll start your adventure with a drive from Arequipa to the town of Chivay. From there, it's a short hike to the Condor's Cross viewpoint, where you'll have the chance to see these magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Afterward, you'll continue your trek into the canyon and spend the night in a cozy bungalow. The next day, you'll hike back up to the top of the canyon and enjoy a refreshing dip in the hot springs before heading back to Arequipa. Splittin...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tourist transport
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Pickup from your hotel and drop off close to the main square
Entrance to the Hot Springs costs 5 USD or 15 soles in local currency.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Arequipa city - Chivay Village - Condor’s Cross - Sangalle
5 Stops
1
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
Pickup at your hotel in Arequipa. Direct transfer to Chivay village.
0 minute
2
Plaza de Armas de Chivay
We arrive in Chivay town around 7:30 am to have breakfast. This town is famed for its traditional houses and its colorful landscape.
30 minutes
3
Condor's Cross
The condor's cross viewpoint is the best place in South America to see the Andean Condor flying. The Andean Condor Bird can weigh up to 12 kg with a wingspan of over 3 meters.
30 minutes
4
Oasis Sangalle
Sangalle is a village at an altitude of approximately 1900 masl. You can enjoy the warm swimming pool to relax after a long day of hiking. We arrive at Sangalle at approximately 17:00 hrs. We have dinner and sleepovers at night in bungalows.
11 hours
5
Colca Canyon
Between 3:00 and 3:30 hrs, we depart from Arequipa to Cabanaconde in the Colca Canyon, about a 6-hour drive. We stopped for breakfast in Chivay and continued to Condor's Cross, the best place to watch the Canyon and the famous Andean Condor birds.
From there, we continued for another 20 minutes by bus to start our trek downhill. We trek downhill for approximately 3 hours from 3300 masl to 2100 masl into the Canyon. Upon arrival, we have lunch and some time to rest in San Juan de Chuccho, a village with vegetation and fruit trees. From there, we continue to the small towns of Cosñirhua and Malata.
It's time to start hiking even further into the Canyon, this time into the deepest part of the trek to reach “Sangalle,” a village at an altitude of approximately 1900 masl. You can enjoy the warm swimming pool to relax after a long day of hiking. We arrive at Sangalle at approximately 17:00 hrs. At night, we have dinner and a sleepover at Cielo Azul Lodge.
