Colca canyon is the second deepest canyon in our planet, double deep Grand Canyon of United States. Is located in the middle of two highest volcanoes Coropuna (6450m) and Ampato (6380m), this canyon is most famous place to visit by the tourist from every where in world, wonderful area to see the rich cultural remains, comes from 1400 years ago, immense varieties of flora and fauna, snow ranges, green valleys, old and colony town, mighty rivers crossing the Andes, thousand of pre-Inca terraces, friendly and charm settlers live in this part of Peru. Here is our field work arranging everything what we mentioned before, we are happy showing to the visitors every place and old costumes lazy by our old cultures. We have traditional tours and new alternatives to explorer an extra mile in this great canyon.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arequipa - Chivay - Cabanaconde - San Juan Chuccho - Oasis Colca Canyon. At 1am pick-up at the hotel in Arequipa; orientation about our trek and journey of 6 hours to the second deepest Canyon in the world.
7am - Brief stop at the Condor Cross - Tapay viewpoint (3600m). Breakfast at the Tapay viewpoint (3500m), located in the left rim of the canyon. Start trekking in the Colca Canyon descending for 4 hours to the Colca River (2160m), a descent of 1300 meters. We will cross to the other side of the canyon and begin our ascent upward.
12pm - Arrival to the lodge and resting place in San Juan de Chuccho village (2300 meters above sea level). Here you will get a delicious and energetic lunch.
2pm - After our lunch, continue hiking for approximately four hours, crossing small villages (Malata and Cosñirhua), going up hills, over 2600m above sea level and down again to our next destination called Sangalle/Oasis, where we`ll find a nice place to spend the night with bamboo bungalows, pretty swimming pools between palm trees, surrounded by the Colca River.
7pm - Dinner with a nice campfire in the middle of this wonderful Oasis.
Day 2: Colca Canyon - Cabanaconde - Cruz Del Condor - Chivay - Arequipa. At 4am - 6am have breakfast and begin the ascent of three hours to the left rim of Colca Canyon, to Cabanaconde (3280m). This day we walk up 1050m, for the last hard and steep trail of our excursion.
8am - 11am - Travel by bus for 30 minutes to the Condor's Cross lookout, viewing many smalls towns all around the Colca Valley, located in the high part of the canyon. Optional visit to the Hot Springs - Thermal swimming pools in Chivay, 3600 meters above sea level.
12pm - Have lunch in Chivay and travel back four hours to Arequipa and complete our trip.
Price Includes:
- Official English speaking guide
- Touristic van or private 4x4 vehicle whole trip (according your request)
- 1 breakfast - 2 lunches - 1 dinner
- Overnight in a family lodge (private or shared room) or camping gear (4 season tents and mattresses)
- Entrance fee to the National Park - Colca canyon (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
- Colca Canyon map
- Trekking gear such as poles, backpacks and head lamp (without batteries)
- First aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
- Food and accommodation for our camp staff
- Trekking price include government taxes
- A present from us
Price Excludes:
- Binoculars
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- US$4 entrance for hot spring La Calera in Chivay (last day)
- Soda and alcoholic drinks
- Extra batteries for your headlamp
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Small backpack (45lt)
- Rain jacket or poncho, plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa (just in the rain season Dec - April)
- Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Bottle of water
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs - Chivay)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Backpacker service (public bus):
1 to more participants US$88 each
Private VIP service (private van):
2 participants US$185 each
3-4 participants US$175 each
5 to more participants US$145 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card
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