Colca Canyon Trekking 3D/2N

Tour/Activity , Peru

About this activity

Observe giant Andean condors, vicuña, colourful traditions, and music. Trek through deep canyons, visit remote villages, and relax in Chivay hot springs.

Your Travel Experience with Bamba

Day 1

Arequipa Accommodation Pick-up

We will pick you up from your downtown accommodation between 3:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Transfer to Chivay

Transfer you to Chivay town, in the heart of the Colca Canyon.

Cruz del Condor Viewpoint

We'll have breakfast and then go directly to “Cruz Del Condor viewpoint” where we will see the flight of the condors.

Transfer to Mirador De San Miguel

From here, we will make our way to the Mirador De San Miguel, the starting point of our trekking route.

Trek to San Juan De Chucchu Village

We will begin our hike towards the Colca Canyon at around 10:00 am by walking down to San Juan De Chucchu Village (3 ½ hours walking), where we will have lunch.

Day 1 - 2

Overnight in San Juan de Chuccho

Have dinner and get a good night's sleep.

Day 2

Trek to Sangalle

Wake up early and have a hearty breakfast before continuing your trek along the other side of the canyon, passing through the villages of Cosñirhua and Malata, before reaching Sangalle, located at the lowest altitude point of the canyon (3 hours walking).

We will arrive around midday, depending on our pace, and have lunch. We will have the rest of the afternoon to rest up, relax in the pool and enjoy another day in the midst of the Colca Canyon.

Day 2 - 3

Overnight in Sangalle

Overnight in Sangalle rustic bungalows.

Day 3

Trek to Cabanaconde

Today, we will get an early start and begin trekking up to Cabanaconde town at around 05:00 am where we will have breakfast (3 hours steep uphill hike).

Bus to Chivay

From Cabanaconde take a bus to Chivay.

Hotsprings in Chivay

Upon arrival to Chivay, we will visit the relaxing hot springs in town (30-40 minutes), the perfect remedy for our tired muscles and have lunch.

Return to Arequipa

On our way back to Arequipa we will stop to see the National Park and get beautiful views of the volcanoes (weather permitting) and to see native animals such as alpacas and vicuñas.

Relax and enjoy the scenic ride back to Arequipa arriving around 6.00 pm.

For Couples
For Families