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During these three days we will see wild vicuñas along our route and condors in their natural habitat at "Cruz Condor". We will see breathtaking views of a desert landscape and descend into the Colca Canyon walking to the oasis of San Galle. We will visit local villages and refresh ourselves in the hot springs of La Calera in Chivay.
This trip involves an average of 6 hrs hiking per day over rocky and steep terrain. There are mules to carry your pack and always an emergency mule for those who may need it.
Rustic cabin accommodation. Meals included
Colca Canyon can get steep.
This is a pooled trek with a group no larger than 14 people.
Fewer people visit.
Day 1 Arequipa - Cruz Condor - San Juan de Chucco
We will pick you up at your hotel at 3:30 am with our tourist bus and begin the drive out of Arequipa towards Chivay. After breakfast we will visit "Cruz Condor" which is a viewpoint on the edge of Colca Canyon to see condors in flight. We will have lunch at Cabanaconde near Chivay after which we will have a briefing on our trek into Colca Canyon. This first day we will hike for about 4 hours during which we will descend approximately 1200m/3937ft into the canyon. This night we will sleep in rustic cabins in the village of San Juan de Chuccho where we will have a beautiful view over the lower part of the Colca Canyon. We will have dinner (prepared by the guide) before heading to bed to get some rest before the next days walking.
6 hrs
1.5 hrs
4 hrs
Rustic Cabin
Meals LD
2 Day Trek
Make this a 2 instead of a 3 day trek.
Day 2 San Galle Oasis
After breakfast in San Juan Chucco we will walk for about 2 - 3 hours to the San Galle oasis, visiting the villages of Cosñirgua and Malata along the way. The San Galle oasis is the deepest part of the canyon that we will visit during the trek. In San Galle we will have lunch and enjoy the afternoon relaxing by the swimming pool or exploring the area on foot. Dinner is included and we will spend the night in rustic cabins.
3 hrs
Rustic Cabin
Meals BLD
Day 3 Cabanaconde - Chivay - Arequipa
After a very early morning breakfast we will begin the most difficult portion of the trek from San Galle to Cabanaconde, an approximate 4 hour climb from 2000-3200m/6562-9843ft. Our bus will be waiting for us in Cabanaconde and we will drive to Chivay, stopping along the way at some other viewpoints. Arriving in Chivay you have the choice to visit the Calera hot springs or the local market. You can have lunch in your choice of restaurant in Chivay (not included) before heading back to Arequipa, arriving at approximately 6 pm.
4 hrs
Meals B
| Group Size | Price/Person | Group Type | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $150 | Pooled | -- |
| 2 - 3 | $150 | Pooled | -- |
| 4 - 5 | $150 | Pooled | -- |
| 6 - 7 | $140 | Pooled | -- |
| 8 - 12 | $130 | Pooled | -- |
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| * Pickup from your Hotel in Arequipa * Private Transfer - Arequipa to Colca Canyon * Entrance Tickets to Cruz Condor * Meals - 2B / 3L / 2D * Vegetarian Food (Optional) * 02 Nights Rustic Cabins * First Aid Kit * Bilingual Professional Guide * Private Transfer - Colca Canyon to Arequipa |
* First Day's Breakfast * Last Day's Lunch or Dinner |
| To Bring | Optional |
|---|---|
|
* Original Passport * A Backpack with a Change of Clothes * Trekking or Sport Shoes * Light to Layered Clothes, Light Jacket * Flashlight and Batteries * Camera, Film and Extra Batteries * Hat or Cap and Sunblock * Toilet Paper * Snacks * Water Bottle * Swimsuit (Oasis) * Cash in Soles and US$ |
* Binoculars |
