Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Colca Canyon on this private 3-day trekking tour. Experience a mix of culture, history, gastronomy, and nature, away from the crowds. Support local communities and create lasting memories.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arequipa - Yanque town - Cruz del Condor viewpoint - Cabana (town) - Achachigua viewpoint - PALLCA (family house)

Arequipa - This great Adventure begins in the city of Arequipa with the pick-up of the participants from their hotel between (3:15am - 3:30am) the tour guide will welcome them, explain the biosecurity protocols as well as the day’s agenda. , then at the right time, he will explain about the toponymy of Arequipa, the Colca Valley and Canyon and other interesting topics that you will enjoy from start to finish.
In this part of the tour we make a trip at dawn, approximately 3 hours towards the Colca Valley, and when the sunlight illuminates the mountains we will wake up in a beautiful landscape of the Andes, we will enter the Colca Valley to make our first stop in a beautiful traditional town, the most important during the Colonial era, the town called YANQUE.

Yanque - 6:30am will be the time to enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast prepared by a local family, 30 minutes later we can continue along the Valley of Fire (Colca) to appreciate the beautiful Pre-Inca terraces, built through generations, by different cultures, in different periods with the sole purpose of searching for useful land, fighting against the adversities of the land and thus cultivating its most important local products, a source of subsistence, in addition to this we can also meet the talkative river running through and eroding the walls and the ground From this beautiful valley and in parallel, we will observe the Chila mountain range and its enormous peaks of more than 5500 meters high and at its feet the traditional towns with colonial architectural characteristics, all this within this wonderful landscape that only the Colca Valley can offer us. to offer. After an hour of travel we will arrive at the most important viewpoint known as Cruz del Condor

Mirador Cruz del Condor - Around 8:00 am we will be arriving at the main viewpoint of the condors, a spectacular place considered by the natives of the Canyon as an important sanctuary, since ancient times, this viewpoint will allow us to appreciate the magnitude of the Canyon, with an incredible panoramic view. In addition, it is a strategic point where we will be (approximately 40 minutes) to observe and enjoy the majestic flight of the Andean Condor, a primitive bird whose evolution has not manifested itself for thousands of years, being venerated and considered as a divinity by the local cultures and today it is in danger of extinction, but this day with a bit of luck, we will be able to observe it once it decides to leave its nest and glide in the air, taking advantage of the ascending thermal currents.
After enjoying this beautiful show we will continue to the starting point for our main activity, the descent to the Colca Canyon.

Colca Canyon - Once prepared, we can start the 5-hour walk, with a drop of approximately 1,200 meters.
We will continue through winding paths, which will take us to one of the deepest parts of the Canyon, on the way we will be able to record this beautiful scenery with our camera, which will allow us to enjoy each section, knowing, resting and tasting some local fruits while we observe the majesty of the Canyon and the mountains.
The trail takes us to the Colca River and to a charming place known as PALLCA, which will be our destination, here we will taste lunch prepared with products from the area, the afternoon is free to rest, relax muscles in the thermal baths or explore the area. and interact with the local people, at night we will enjoy a delicious dinner and an interesting conversation with our guide, who will explain to us about the culture, ethnic groups, customs, traditions and rituals that are still alive in the Colca Canyon .

PALLCA - Toruña - Belen - Apacheta viewpoint - Malata town - Pre-Inca amphitheater - suspension bridge - Oasis of SANGALLE

Llahuar Lodge - Today we walk approximately 5 hours, we start with a delicious local breakfast, the goal is to reach Sangalle, and its beautiful Oasis, the first two hours are ascent to the viewpoint known as Apacheta, during the tour we will cross hanging bridges and small communities, where we can observe the hard work of the inhabitants, to carry the water to their agricultural fields, in addition the Guide the guide will explain to us about the flora, fauna and the morphology of the Canyon, in the second part we will descend through the Amphitheater, an archaeological site built for agricultural (1200-1500 B.C) and after a break to rest and rehydrate, we will continue along a zigzag path surrounded by native plants and cacti of different varieties, and immediately we will arrive at our destination known as the Sangalle Oasis (2100m)

Oasis Sangalle - At approximately 1:00 pm we will be arriving at this beautiful place inside the Canyon, popularly known as (Oasis 2100 m.s.n.m.) the time will be perfect to enjoy the natural pool and cool off, right away we will taste the typical lunch and then the afternoon will be free, you You can explore this beautiful place and go through its forest of fruit trees or just relax and enjoy the landscape socializing and drinking a delicious Colca sour.
7:00 pm we will have the traditional dinner of the Colca Canyon and of course the important talk about the main activity of the next day (the ascent to the Canyon) this will be the perfect moment to answer all our doubts regarding this climb hike, later We can now go to sleep since the next day usually starts very early, your tour guide will take care of reserving a mule for the participants who require it.

OASIS - Pueblo Cabana - Valley of fire (Colca) - Thermal baths - CHIVAY - Vicuñas National Reserve - Arequipa

Cabanaconde - At 4:00 a.m. we start the 3-hour walk (approximately 5km) during the ascent we will adopt the well-known mountaineer rhythm, to make good use of our energy and achieve the objective (the top of the Canyon) and once the sunlight light our way, we will be able to observe how far we have already advanced, we will pause to rest and from a different angle, enjoy the extraordinary view of the Canyon, 1 hour later we will conquer the top, then we will go to the town of Cabanaconde and we will have enough time to rest and enjoy breakfast, then we will board our tourist transport and on the way to Chivay, we will stop in a town in the Colca Valley, to visit its colonial church, buy souvenirs and then continue to the medicinal thermal baths (38 C ° - 40 C°) here we will have 1 hour to relax and relieve any muscular contraction, then we will go to the town of CHIVAY.

Chivay - At 1:00 pm we will be arriving at the main town known as CHIVAY, where there will be a great opportunity to make another trip, this time through the senses, mainly taste, so that you can enjoy the traditional stews of gastronomy. Arequipeña, one of the best in the country, this being the best opportunity to understand why Peru was chosen for the ninth consecutive year as the best culinary destination on the planet.
After enjoying such a pleasant moment, we will continue towards the viewpoint of the volcanoes and the national reserve of the vicuñas.

Abra Patapampa - Continuing with our return trip to Arequipa we will arrive at the viewpoint of the volcanoes (4910msnm), the highest point of the entire expedition, from there we will be able to appreciate part of the volcanic mountain range of the central Andes, and its most representative volcanoes, such as the Misti , Chachani, Sabancaya, Walka Walka and Ampato, a high altitude sanctuary where the Inca princess “Juanita” was sacrificed.
After marveling at such an exceptional panorama, we continue towards the last place to visit.

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - The last stop on this exciting expedition will be at the Vicuña National Reserve, a magnificent setting surrounded by volcanoes, considered a great receiver of rain, supplier of rivers and lagoons, such a special place, home to the first settlers of the Andes, a beautiful reserve with a great biodiversity of species, among them the South American camelids. At this point we will get off the bus to take photos and learn about the life and behavior of these beautiful animals, for which we must not forget, show respect and make proper use of it, to continue protecting this beautiful and important area, we will immediately board our transportation to return to the city of Arequipa arriving at approximately 5:00 pm. “End of Expedition”

What's Included
  • 1 optional mule to carry the backpacks of the group on the last day
  • Lunch
  • Shared tourist transport (Hotel pick up - Air conditioning / heating)
  • Dinner
  • 2 nights of accommodation in a family house (Pallca - Sangalle) private bathroom / hot water
  • Breakfast
  • Medical oxygen and first aid kit for all participants
  • Snack for the walk (chocolates, nuts, among others)
  • All tickets included
  • Official tourism guide specialized in hiking (English - Spanish)
What's Not Included
  • Tips for the guide and group assistant
  • Trekking sticks
  • accident travel insurance
  • Third night of accommodation
Additional Information

This excursion is very special since it offers a varied theme, both cultural, historical, gastronomic and above all in contact with nature and local people, it is ideal for those who seek to get out of the usual far from the mass of groups and the noise, is a great adventure that will allow us to experience a set of emotions and find moments of freedom full of joy, activating our senses to the maximum, in addition, it promotes the involvement of local people in the development of tourist activities, thus contributing to obtaining income and continuous improvement of the living conditions of its population.
This excursion is also based on creating a mutual connection of happiness and respect, manifesting a reciprocal affection that reveals the commitment to the conservation and care of this beautiful place, which will allow us to enjoy a wonderful experience and keep it in our memory. forever.

  • Participants must be in moderate physical condition
  • This expedition requires a minimum amount of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants (the only thing that is shared is the Tourist Mobility) everything else is private
  • The last day of ascent we have a mule to carry the backpacks of the group
  • You can rent a mule to climb to the top of the canyon
  • Flexible option for vegetarian, vegan, among others
  • YOU NEED TO BRING:
  • A 40 liter backpack
  • hiking boots
  • Trekking sticks
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
  • Jacket and poncho (rainy season)
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Personal articles
  • Swimwear
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Extra money
  • Water, Rehydrating
  • It is not recommended for travelers with babies
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jocheni632
Jul 7, 2024
Great Nature - It's amazing nature. The track was easy given that I had both the experience and equipment for it but should not be underestimate. Bring cash (for buying water, enterence tickets and emergencies). The guide talked about the local plants and their applications in local traditional medicine. Don't expect a European style mountain guide it's more like having a tour guide that also hikes along with you (this seams to be the standard in Perú though). The guide did know some English however we mostly talked in Spanish (at my request, because I wanten to practice my language skills)
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782inezd
Jun 13, 2024
Highly recommend! José was great - I really enjoyed doing the hike in Colca Canyon with José! He is very attentive and helpful, and he knows a lot about the local plants and animals. We had lots of nice conversations during meals and his guidance made the trip very pleasant! Highly recommend
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Q9211gopierrec
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent Colca Canyon hike with José! - I really recommend José (Pépé) as a guide there. He's really interesting and really friendly, it was à pleasure hiking with him in Colca Canyon
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A1234bxfranciscojavi
Feb 5, 2024
Excellent Experience to the Colca Valley. - Incredible place. To reach the valley you must do expert level trekking. The Guide José (Pepe) is THE BEST! Take the tour with him. 100% recommended.
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Fabrina-do-canto
Jan 10, 2024
Great, 100%!!! - I strongly recommend everyone to do this 3-day tour of Colca. The guide Jarly was great and even prepared a birthday party for my son who turned 17 during the hike, every night and the food was also very good, we liked everything, it was our first experience and they made us feel very safe. Thank you Jarly and Peru Expedition for the excellent work.
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556beab
Nov 27, 2023
Incredible experience!! - It was a very nice path. Beautiful views. The walk was hard, but José helps you a lot. Gives good advice. The one night stay at the oasis was very beautiful. Furthermore, José is super nice and very involved. For example, I told him I'm a vegetarian and he remembered and made sure I could eat vegetarian for the rest of the tour. You can also have a nice chat with him and ask him anything. ​
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Karinagx8689zm
Nov 16, 2023
An extraordinary experience!!!!! - An unforgettable experience!!! Beautiful landscapes... We had an extraordinary guide. His name is Miguel Jarly, highly recommended! He explained everything to us about El Cañon, apart from everything He was very patient and was always attentive to us about any needs we had... thank you very much Miguel 🙏!!! Thanks to you this experience was unique!!!!
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Hollandk2019
Nov 13, 2023
Awesome tour to colca canyon! - We loved our experience to colca canyon with Pepe! He was funny and talkative with the group while also being a laid back guide. Happy to answer all of my questions throughout the whole tour and felt like a friend more than a guide. Hope you get the chance to do this tour!
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Stay52577674548
Nov 7, 2023
Pepe - The best tour guide - The walk was amazing, Pepe was the best tour guide, very helpful, made sure we are ok, taught us about local fauna. Would highly recommend seeking Pepe as your tour guide.
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W3492lsdariog
May 15, 2024
colca canyon unmissable and evocative experience - Amazing 3-day experience in Colca Canyon. I advise all people who want to visit and discover this unique place to do the 3 days instead of the 2 day experience, which is much more stressful and therefore you don't have time to admire the vegetation and people who live in the place. Our guide José (Pepe) always proved to have great experience and offered us an excellent explanation of the flora and fauna that live in this Canyon. The excursion (trekking) is challenging but never really hard/difficult. A heartfelt thank you and "hasta luego".
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