Colca Canyon 3 Day Trek Overview
The Colca Canyon Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that takes you through one of the deepest canyons in the world. The 3-day hike will take you through stunning landscapes and traditional Colca villages. You’ll have the opportunity to see the majestic Andean condor soaring above you and soak in the natural hot springs of Calera to soothe your muscles after a long day of hiking. This trek is perfect for adventure seekers who want to experience the beauty and culture of Peru.
- DAY 1: Trip from Arequipa or Puno to Colca Valley
- DAY 2: Hike to enter the Colca Canyon
- DAY 3: Hike out of the Colca Canyon and return trip to Puno or Arequipa
Features:
- Experienced tour guides.
- Accommodations included.
- Trekking poles.
- Small group sizes for a personalized experience.
Benefits:
- Experience the stunning natural beauty of the Colca Canyon in Peru.
- Learn about the local culture and traditions from experienced guides.
- Challenge yourself physically and mentally with a rewarding trek.
- Make lifelong memories with a small group of like-minded adventurers.
Colca Canyon Trek 3 Day Highlights
Why you’ll love the 3 Day Colca canyon trekking
Tourist activity
- Trek through the stunning Colca Canyon on our three-day adventure. Enjoy the astonishing panoramas and learn about the local culture along the way. Don’t miss out!
- Outdoor Activity on a thrilling adventure through the stunning Colca Canyon with our 3-day trek. Experience breathtaking views and immerse yourself in nature.
- The Colca Canyon 3-Day Trek is a must-do for any adventure seeker. Hike through stunning scenery, witness incredible wildlife, and immerse yourself in the culture of Peru.
Colca Canyon 3 Day Trek Itinerary
PRESENTATION OF 3 DAY COLCA CANYON TREKKING: Discover the natural wonders of Colca Canyon on a 3-day trekking tour. Hike through sensational panoramas, spot wildlife, and soak in hot springs at Chivay.
DAY 1: Trip to Cabanaconde over the Andes
At 9:00, the tour guide and the private tourist transport go to the travelers’ hotel to carry out the transfer service and start the trip to Cabanaconde, near the Colca Canyon. During the trip’s four and a half hours, there are technical stops to stretch your legs, take pictures of the Andes of Arequipa, and enjoy the panoramic views.
Note: There is no hiking activity today; The creation of the itinerary for the first day is more to leave Arequipa or Puno at a suitable and enjoyable time.
EXPLORE:
- Patapampa – Volcanoes Viewpoint.
- The National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca
- Maca – A beautiful colonial church.
- Cruz del Condor Viewpoint
DAY 2: Hiking from Cabanaconde to Sangalle
Enjoy the walk to the fullest! We start hiking at 07:30 from Cabanaconde, descending into the depths of the Colca Canyon until reaching the Colca River. We cross the suspension bridge and ascend towards San Juan de Chuccho.
We continue the walk, bordering the Colca Canyon, gradually ascending until we reach the zigzag system that goes up to Cosñirhua and Malata. From Cosñirhua, the path is semi-flat until we find the way that descends towards the Colca Canyon towards Sangalle, “the Oasis.”
Hiking Time: 6-7h | Difficulty: Medium-Hard
- MIRADOR SAN MIGUEL TO SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO: Time: 2h45min | Difficulty: Hard – This section is a constant steep descent until the bottom of the Canyon to Colca River.
- SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO TO COSÑIRHUA: Time: 1h15min | Difficulty: Hard – This section of the trail is very steep and a constant for little more than an hour’s ascent under the sun until Cosñirhua.
- COSÑIRHUA TO MALATA – Time: 15min | Difficulty: Easy – This section is a relaxing flat walk on a dirt road then we follow the hiking trail.
- MALATA TO SANGALLE (THE OASIS) -Time: 1h30min | Difficulty: Medium – This section is an entire descending zigzagging trail. After the descent, we arrive at a bridge that is also the Oasis’s beginning. Once there, we only need to climb several more curves to get to Sangalle.
Hike distance:
- Cabanaconde to San Juan de Chuccho: 11 km
- San Juan de Chuccho to Sangalle: 5 km
DAY 3: Sangalle – Cabanaconde – Arequipa
This last day! Hike out of the Colca Canyon uphill through a zigzagging system until you reach Cabanaconde. At 5:00 am. the walk begins and takes about three and a half hours, a challenging hike with fantastic sunrise views.
We board the private transport in Cabanaconde to return to Arequipa, but before that, we have some technical stops, such as stopping to enjoy the flight of the condors at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint.
In Chivay, enjoy the thermal baths of La Calera after the great trekking expedition through the Colca Canyon. Then we return to Arequipa directly without stops. NOTE: If the group needs to travel to Puno, write to us.
Hiking Time: 3-4h – Difficulty: Hard
- SANGALLE TO CABANACONDE – This trek takes 3h20min with many short breaks to return to the top of the Canyon.
Hike distance: Sangalle to Cabanaconde: 11 km
Colca Canyon 3 Day Trek INCLUSIONS
- Personalized Adventures for independent hikers
- Active itinerary with unique hiking experiences
- Accommodation
- HOTEL 3 stars: 1 night of accommodation in Cabanaconde + breakfast: Kuntur Wassi Colca Hotel (***), Las Dunas, OR similar, based on a DOUBLE or Matrimonial room). Check-In: 11:00 Hrs | Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs.
- One night of accommodation in basic lodging in the Colca Canyon.
- English-speaking local guide (s)
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Arequipa.
- Private Transportation with Fuel and Driver to Cabanaconde “round trip service.”
- Meals; 03 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 02 dinners
- Entrance tickets to the Colca Canyon and the Calera thermal baths
- First aid kit.
- On-site logistical support from our office in Peru
- All taxes (Peru)
EXCLUSIONS
- Accommodation HOTELS in and around AREQUIPA for the excursions
- International airfare, domestic airfare within Peru, airport departure taxes (Approximate cost US$ 31.00 for international flights and US$ 10.40 for each domestic flight)
- Reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature
- Spending money – allow approximately US$ 40-90 per day to cover meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips, personal expenses, and extras.
- Meals that do not describe in the service.
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping – an entirely personal gesture “guide (S) & driver.”
What To Bring for the Colca Canyon Trek 3 Day?
- Light backpack for your Colca Canyon trekking
- Trekking poles with rubber protectors; help enough to descend the Colca Canyon and climb it on the last day.
- Water 2.5 liters per person; later during the walk, you can buy more in specific places.
- Hat, Sunglasses
- Sunscreen and insect-repellent cream
- Headlamp
- Hiking shoes with ankle support
- Warm layers, jacket, hiking pants
- Toilet paper
- Personal toiletries for hiking
- Snacks for the adventure for some sectors of the Colca Canyon.
- Cash in Peruvian currency to buy drinks, snacks, etc.
Notes of 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking:
* Kondor Path Tours: A Travel Tour Operator 100% for the Colca Canyon Trek 3 Day
Colca Canyon 3 Day Trek Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2023.
Soon we will update the prices!
- Solo Travel USD$000.
- 02 participants USD$000. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
- 03 participants USD$000.
- 04 participants USD$000.
- 05 participants USD$000.
- 06 participants USD$000.
- 07 participants USD$000.
- 08 participants + USD$000.
HOW TO BOOK OUR COLCA CANYON 3 DAY TREK
Colca Canyon Trek 3 Day – Live an unforgettable experience with our 3-day trek through the Colca Canyon and experience the awe-inspiring landscapes of Peru.
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