Colca Canyon Trekking 3 days
The same trek but with an additional night in Chuccho, allowing you to hike at a slower pace.
Description of the trip
Discover nature in its purest form with our 3-day Colca Canyon Trek, an epic adventure that combines challenging hikes, breathtaking views, Andean villages with living traditions, and the magic of sleeping at the foot of deep abysses and Andean oases. This tour is ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in breathtaking landscapes, breathe fresh mountain air, and connect with the culture at every step.
✅ What does the 3-day Colca Canyon Trek include?
During this tour, you will experience the best of Colca, including:
Descent into the canyon from Cabanaconde to San Juan de Chuccho – You will cross bridges, trails with Andean flora and fauna, deep views, and nature in its purest form.
Sangalle Oasis – A natural refuge at the bottom of the canyon with palm trees, fresh water pools, tropical scenery, and well-deserved rest.
Early sunrise climb – Climb to the viewpoint or the village of Cabanaconde, just in time to see the light illuminate the canyon walls, an intense and rewarding experience.
Cruz del Cóndor – The iconic viewpoint for watching the Andean condor spread its wings over the abysses of the canyon.
Traditional villages such as Malata, Cosñirhua, Yanque, Maca, and others – where you can learn about local life, Andean traditions, colonial architecture, and agricultural landscapes with terraces.
Hot springs (La Calera or similar) – A revitalizing break between days of hiking and Andean nature.
🚍 Daily departures | ⏱ Duration: 3 days
Ideal if you are looking for more than just a quick walk: this trek allows you to experience Colca at a leisurely pace, appreciate the depth of the valley at sunrise and sunset, sleep under the stars, and wake up to breathtaking landscapes.
Colca Canyon Trekking Itinerary 3 Days
Chivay - Cruz del Condor
Between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa and head to Chivay, where we will have a light breakfast. Then, we will visit the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to observe the canyon and the condors.
Afterwards, we will continue to the starting point in San Miguel, where we will begin the hike, descending about 1,000 meters to the village of San Juan de Chuccho (approx. 3 hours).
Upon arrival, we will assign you a cabin and you will enjoy lunch. The afternoon will be free for you to rest. Dinner will be at 7:00 p.m., and you will spend the night in San Juan.
Includes
- Transfer to places to visit
- Admission ticket
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Official tourist guide
- Hotel in San Juan
Sangalle Oasis
After breakfast at 8:00 a.m., we will continue hiking for about 3 hours along the canyon until we reach the Sangalle Oasis around noon.
Upon arrival, you will be assigned a bungalow and enjoy lunch. You will have the afternoon free to rest, enjoy the pool, and relax in the hammocks. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m., and then you will spend the night at the oasis.
Includes
- cTransfer to places to visit
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Admission ticket
- Bungalow en sangalle
- Guia oficial de turismo
Cabanaconde – Chivay – Arequipa
We start the day early, waking up at 5:00 a.m. to begin the 1,000-meter climb to Cabanaconde. This part of the trek takes about 3 hours and is the most demanding, but you can do it at your own pace. Once at the top, we will meet up to enjoy breakfast.
Then, our transport will take us back to Chivay, stopping at Antawilke (pre-Inca terraces) and the hot springs of Yanque, where you will have an hour to relax in the pools.
Upon arrival in Chivay, we will have lunch at a local buffet restaurant. Finally, we will begin our return to Arequipa, with brief stops at Patapampa and the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
Includes
- Transfer to places to visit
- Admission ticket
- buffet lunch
- Official tourist guide
What does the trip include?
Includes
- Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa
- Transportation to and from Colca Canyon
- Professional Guide English and Spanish
- Accommodation Cabins 2 nights
- Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
- Transfer to the hotel at the end of the tour
- Entrance to the thermal baths
- Canyon entrance ticket
Not included
- Food not mentioned
- Services or activities not specified.
Prices for the Colca Canyon 3-day trek
Why choose our 3-day Colca Canyon tour?
Professional guides with in-depth historical and cultural knowledge.
Comfortable and safe transportation.
Personalized attention in small groups.
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