Colca Trekking 2days from Arequipa: A Rewarding Trek with Colca Canyon Views and Local Experiences
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Embark on a rewarding 2-day Colca Trekking adventure from Arequipa. Explore the stunning Colca Canyon, meet locals, relax in the Oasis, and witness majestic Condors in flight.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Colca Canyon Viewpoint of Andean Condor

Colca Canyon - We will start at 3:00 and 3:30 AM pick up from your hotel and drive three hours to Chivay. Stop for simple breakfast of bread, butter, jam, tea, mate and coffee. We then continue to the Condor Cross Viewpoint and stop for 30 minutes to see condor. After lunch, we continue walking to the village Sangalle, passing the small towns of Cosñirhua and Malata along the way. Sangalle is an oasis at 1,900 meters and is deepest point of the trek. Upon arriving, we will eat dinner and relax in the natural fed pools. The meal usually consists of vegetable soup, pasta and tea. You will spend the night in Sangalle and sleep in shared bungalows made of bamboo. The Condor Cross Viewpoint and stop for 30 minutes to see into the depths of the Colca Canyon and look for Condors flying overhead.

Yanque thermal baht

Yanque - We will wake up at 5:00 AM to stark trekking out of the canyon to Cabanaconde. Here we will eat a simple breakfast of bread, butter, jam, tea, coffee and mate. After breakfast, we will drive back towards Chivay and make various stops along the way to see pre-Incan and Incan terraces, colonial towns, and other views. Our last stop is the Yanque hot springs where we will stay for approximately one hour to enjoy the hot baths. Afterwards, we will stop for lunch. stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Chivay before returning to Arequipa. En route to Arequipa, we descend from 4,830 meters to 2,325 meters and make a couple stops along the way in through the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Tour guide Spanish/English
What's Not Included
  • National Park fee 70S/ = 18$ hot springs entrance fee 15 S/.=4$
  • horse rent aprox 20 usd
  • tips for guide
Additional Information

The Colca Canyon Trek spanning two days is structured for individuals who have previously embarked on treks. The inaugural day involves a demanding 6-hour hike, encompassing both ascents and descents interspersed with a 60-minute lunch break. Day two entails a 3-hour climb at dawn. Hikers will initiate the final 3-hour journey out of the gorge early on day two.

  • Uncover the mysteries of the gorges depths
  • Relish the experience of interacting and being welcomed by local inhabitants
  • Unwind in the delightful landscapes of the Oasis, with its naturally replenished pools
  • Accomplish a grueling yet satisfying trek
  • Marvel at the imposing Condors soaring above
  • Bask in the soothing waters of Yanque hot springs and delve into the flavors of Peruvian culinary delights in Chivay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Marysiii29
Apr 24, 2024
2 days trek colca canyon - Super 2 days trek with our guide Angie. She was really good to give us extra infos about the region. She also gave us lots of encouragement through the hike and let us go our pace during certain time. The food was excellent (specially for a vegetarian). The cabin are super cute and the bed confortable for the night. My recommendations would be to add blankets to the van, because the morning drive to the canyon is very cold! Also the dinner is served at 7:30pm which is a bit late as we got to camp at 4:30pm. Bring extra snacks ;) Other than that, I totally recommend this company for the trek! The views are insane and the driver was really nice again!
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Alicedw5301bd
Apr 23, 2024
Solo buenas ondas en Valle de Colca - If you like to hike and stay in the nature, the two days Colca Valley trekking is a must. This area is something of amazing especially in this period of the year (mid April), when the rain season ends. You will have the possibility to see unique colors and landscapes, eat in the middle of the Canyon in two places that are oasis of peace and admire the elegance of condors in their habitat. Angie, the guide of the group with which I had this experience was so good to. She encouraged us during the trek and let out time to walk with our rithm. Furthermore she explained us a lot about condor life, local plants and the traditional local medicine. She was very helpful with the group and with all the hosts that we met. So happy and glad to have done it!
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230evemaried
Apr 22, 2024
colca trek 2 days - Thanks to Angie!! 2 day trek in the canyon, incredible from start to finish we went to see condors, wild llamas, visited a traditional village, hot springs Angie motivated us, taught us a lot of things about plants, animals... She was proud of us Very pretty accommodation at the foot of the canyon, very good food, balanced and in good quantity, vegetarian option if you want It was great!
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Y6657vealvarob
Mar 31, 2024
Route full of adventure and incredible views - The hike was incredible, super exciting and full of adrenaline. The guides are professionals and very good vibes. They are fluent in English and Spanish. Angie was my guide and she was spectacular, always worrying about us, motivating us and telling us interesting facts 100% recommended
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Happiness61704926301
Mar 16, 2024
Great experience - Really great and pretty hike ! Amazing view, ourd guide Angie gave a lot if info and was really friendly. Would recommend!
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271camh
Mar 12, 2024
Angie is the Greatest - Colca canyon 2 day 1 night tour was most definitely a highlight of time spent in Peru, but what made it truly special and magical was my tour guide Angie. Angie was truly the greatest guide I could have asked for. One of the first things that stood out was her passion for the nature which we were in and the amount of knowledge she had about it. She knew so much about the ecosystem and the area we were in. She seemed so connected and loving of it all. She so gracefully shared her knowledge of this magical place with us. Her English really stood out as being absolutely phenomenal, as if she was a native speaker. There was no translations issues with Angie. Her fluent English and loving passion for nature and all within it made this trip truly special. The view and hike is breathtakingly beautiful. Angie knew the local plants and the medicinal properties of them, she knew where the condors nested and where to look for them. Angie made this trip what it was. I cannot recommend Angie enough for a tour of Colca Canyon. A true one of kind person and guide, whom I feel infinitely grateful for. Thank you to Angie and thank you to Colca Canyon.
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920fiend
Apr 25, 2024
Good price/quality - Good price-quality for this trip! Colca canyon is a real jewel to discover, and Angie guided us well through the sometimes challenging paths. Accommodation in the canyon is basic, but def more than okay considering the reasonable price.
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Pao28l
Apr 7, 2024
Thanks Angie! - My guide Angie was very there for me when I was in great difficulty during the trek. Thanks again for your advice!
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326maricelq
Mar 27, 2024
Friendly and attentive guide - The guide was friendly and attentive at all times, he explained to us in detail what we would do and the precautions we should take, it was pleasant to do this tour, I recommend it :)
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Cristinaap965xf
Mar 6, 2024
RECOMMENDABLE - The organization of the two days in general is very good. Our guide during the trek was Guersey and he was perfect, watching over the group and giving all the necessary information and advice. In the oasis accommodation the only drawback was that there was no hot water. .
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