The Colca Trek (3 Days & 2 Nights) is an immersive adventure through one of Peru’s most stunning natural landscapes. Over three days, you’ll explore the majestic Colca Valley, traverse scenic trails, and encounter traditional Andean villages. This trek combines moderate hiking with cultural experiences, offering breathtaking views of the Colca Canyon—one of the deepest canyons in the world—while observing local wildlife and the iconic Andean condors. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, the trek provides a unique blend of trekking, cultural immersion, and unforgettable landscapes.
Adventure & Trekking • Colca Canyon & Sangalle Oasis
Pick-up from your accommodation and direct transfer to the breathtaking Colca Valley, enjoying the changing Andean landscapes under the sunrise.
A brief technical stop in the town of Chivay to enjoy a refreshing American breakfast before starting the mountain circuit.
Arrival at the main viewpoint. Estimated time of 40 minutes to contemplate the geological depth of the Colca Canyon and the majestic flight of the Andean condors.
Official start of the trekking descent from 3,300 m (10,826 ft) above sea level towards the bottom of the canyon along winding trails (Approximately 4 hours of hiking).
Arrival at the first village at the bottom of the canyon. Lunch made with local ingredients, followed by a hike towards the traditional communities of Malata and Cosñirhua.
Cultural immersion with the local villagers, historical tales of the valley shared by the guide, and the first overnight stay in the heart of the canyon.
Early morning call to make the most of the cooler morning hours, ideal for the intermediate trail.
An energizing morning meal prepared at the community lodge.
A short 20-minute Andean trek heading directly to the neighboring village.
Guided cultural stop to closely explore ancestral customs, textiles, and the pre-Hispanic heritage of the area.
Resuming the walking circuit, descending through rock formations while enjoying incomparable panoramic views of the semi-arid ecosystem.
Arrival at the tropical paradise at the bottom of the canyon. Check-in at your respective rustic adobe bungalows.
Full free time assigned to swim in the natural thermal water pools, relax under the exotic vegetation, and recover your physical strength.
Start of the demanding vertical ascent hike, timed early to avoid extreme solar radiation (Approximately 3 hours of continuous uphill trekking).
Arrival at the top, a full breakfast in town, and a prudent time margin for muscle recovery.
Tour in our tourist transport, visiting key landmarks across the valley:
Time dedicated to muscle relaxation in the thermo-medicinal pools of Colca. Optional entry fee not included
Final stop to taste local gastronomy at a tourist restaurant. Optional dining at passenger's expense
We board the transport with scenic stops along the way: the Andes Viewpoint (Patapampa at 4,900 m / 16,076 ft) and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve to spot wild vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas.
Estimated final arrival in the historical center of Arequipa, concluding the drop-off around the perimeter of the Plaza de Armas.
If you are staying in outlying residential areas, the coordinated gathering will take place directly at the Plaza de Armas in Arequipa by prior agreement.
Please be ready in the lobby or reception area of your hotel within the indicated time frame. Due to traffic regulations and tour schedule fluidity, the transport vehicle will make a quick stop at your establishment's road access point. Please keep your WhatsApp active for real-time proximity updates.
* Special Conditions: Pick-up times may vary by 5 to 10 minutes due to unpredictable traffic conditions or minor delays from preceding passengers in the hotel route sequence.
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