3 Days COLCA CANYON
the Ultimate - trekking Macho

Overview

This trekking excursion has been created for lovers of pure hiking where the sound of nature is music to the ears, with silent paths away from the dust and noise of the common mass of tourists.
The Colca Canyon is a stunning geological spectacle, carries an intriguing history spanning millions of years. This beautiful place holds secrets of the past. Geological events contributed to the formation of this breathtaking landscape where Plate tectonics played a major role, Earth’s crustal plates collided, leading to upheaval and formation of the Andes Mountains. Among these, the Canyon started to emerge. The beauty of Colca Canyon leaves visitors in awe. It’s not just a canyon, but a geological journey back in time. Peru Ultimate Expedition invite you to come and explore the extraordinary Canyon, an enduring symbol of Earth’s dynamic history.

 “GO TO THE WILD FOR A WHILE AND TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE.
 IN THE MOUNTAINS, YOU FIND YOURSELF, LET THE MOUNTAINS SPEAK. THE BEST VIEWS COME AFTER THE HARDEST CLIMBING. HIKING MY OWN PATH”

COLCA CANYON TREKKING ESCURSION

HIGHLIGHTS

Private guided excursion to enrich your experience

Unique Photo Opportunities

Breathtaking Natural Scenery

High-End Experience

Discover the most important GEO PARK in Arequipa

Local Gastronomical Experiences

Historical Sites

3 DAYS COLCA CANYON TREKKING WILD 

USEFUL INFORMATION

Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Starting Point: AREQUIPA
Final point: AREQUIPA- PUNO or CUZCO
Destination: Colca Canyon - Colca Valley - Geopark
 Vicuña National Reserve
Theme: Hiking & Cultural
Total hiking distance: 35.5 km /22.18 miles
Difficulty: Hard
Group size: Minimum 2 participants
Abra Patapampa: 4910 meters /16203 feet
Vicuña National Reserve height: Average 4000 meters / 13200feet
Availability: All year Long
Rainy season: January - March
Requirement: Good Physical condition

 ITINERARY

FIRST DAY

AREQUIPA | CHIVAY | CABANACONDE | PALLCA

03:15 am 3:30 am We Pick passengers up from their hotels then we travel for 3hrs to Chivay the Principal town of the province to have an energetic breakfast, then we continue for about one hour on the left bank of the Colca River stright to the main lookout point known as (Cruz del Cóndor) to observe the largest flying bird in the world whose scientific name is (Vulture Gryphus) or simply Andean condor, then we continue to the second most important town of the Colca canyon, Cabanaconde the starting point for our 5hrs hours hike, (we will have time to prepare ourselves, put sun cream on, go to the toilet,  etc.) then everybody should be ready to start the adventure. this day we descend about 1300meters using a winding path to get to one of the deepest parts of the canyon, during the hike it is possible to pick up some local fruits to refresh ourselves and of course with a great chance of observe the flight of the Condor over the mountains as well as some nests on the walls of the canyon, the path leads us to the Colca River and to a small town known as PALLCA exactly where llatica river tributs to the  Colca river to continue its long journey to the pacific ocean, once In PALLCA time to enjoy a delicious lunch with some local products from the area, after that free afternoon to rest, relax the muscles in the thermal baths or explore the area  interacting with the local people.

7:00 pm we have a nice dinner with our tour guide who is going to explain us about the culture, ethnic groups and traditions that are still alive in the Canyon, as well as we will know the program for the next day.

Accommodation: Family home stay
Cabanaconde height: 3300 meters/10890 feet
Pallca: 1950 meters/6435 Feet
Hiking distance: 11 km – 6.87 miles
Today Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
 Vegetarian food: Available

SECOND DAY

PALLCA | TURUÑA | APACHETA | ANFITEATRO | COSÑIRHUA | MALATA | SAN JUAN

Today our breakfast will be served at 6:30am, then we continue with our adventure tour, todays hike takes around 6 to 7 hours to reach san Juan community,  this tour begins crossing a hanging bridge to get to the small community called Turuña to see people making an arduous job leading the water from a very high mountain to their agricultural land to be able to grow a few varieties of vegetables, necessary for their subsistence, the trail takes on a zig zag uphill until a natural viewpoint named Apacheta (heaps of stones placed vertically, used by people of the Andes to mark the way) here, we take an stop to rest, rehydrate ourselves and eat some snacks after that we continue on a flat surface hiking over a beautiful pre-Inca amphitheater a singular place built by Pre-Inca people for agricultural purposes, a circular platform that has existed for about 1500 years.
Later on we get to cosñirhua community to take a good rest, drink water eat some snacks and taste local fruits. After that we hike into a deep crevice (one of the finger of the Colca Canyon) we descent for about 30 minutes then we go along a nice forest trail to get to San Juan community the place for us to enjoy a very traditional lunch and of course to rest
At 4:00 pm we do the last part of the trek, we have to hike for about 15 to 20 min more to get the family house where we will spend the night.
Once we get to the place use the time to relax and enjoy the scenery drinking a delicious Colca sour.
Today we have and earlier dinner around 6:30 pm since the day after we start very early in the morning to go back to the top of the canyon.
Every night before you go to sleep the tour guide will talk to you about the plans for the next day, the departure for tomorrow depends in how you a feeling. usualmente es entre 3- 3:30 am

Accommodation: San Juan Community
Hiking distance: 15 km – 10 miles
Today Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Vegetarian food: Available

THIRD DAY

SAN JUAN COMMUNITY | CABANA PUEBLO | VALLEY OF FIRE | AREQUIPA

3:30am begins our  4.5 - 5 hrs. uphill hike taking a mountain climber pace, in order to make good use of our energy and achieve our goal (the top of the canyon) we will arrive at Cabana Pueblo, good place for both enjoy our breakfast and rest, then we take our transport to return to Chivay on the way back we have a wonderful view of the thousands of pre Inca terraces in this beautiful valley, we stop at thermo-medicinal baths to relax and relieve the sore muscles, the temperature is between 38 C ° and 40 C ° the next place to stop is Chivay to enjoy the last lunch (a good place where very traditional food is served) after that great moment we return to Arequipa on the way back we stop at the Andes lookout point inside of the vicuña national reserve later on around 5:00 p.m. we arrive to Arequipa city center.
End of service.

Cabana pueblo height: 3300 meters /10890 feet
 Hiking distance: 9 km 5.6 miles
Today Meals: breakfast, lunch
Vegetarian food: Available

COLCA CANYON TREK

INCLUSIONS | EXCLUSIONS | RATES

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

WHAT'S EXCLUDED?

X Entrance ticket s/.70.00
    (Standard Service)
X Traditional Buffet Lunch (Day 3)
    (Standard Service)
X Entrance to the hot springs
    (Standard Service)
X Alcoholic beverages or water
X Tips for the tour Guide and the assistant staff
X Travel insurance
X Binoculars
X Transfer to Puno or Cusco

WHAT DO I NEED PACK?

PREMIUM SERVICE
have to prepare a day backpack to carry only the necessary (a bottle of water, suns cream, camera) as well as a rucksack to store all the mentioned items below to put them on the mule

GENERAL ITEMS

· Backpack 30 - 40 liters
· Jacket
· Waterproof Jacket or poncho
   (Rainy season Jan – Apr)
· Long-sleeve T-shirt
· Long pants
· Short pants
   (It is pretty warm during the day)
· 03 Underwear
· 03 pair of Socks
· 01 pair of Trekking Boots
· 01 pair of Flip flops
· Walking sticks
· Sunscreen
· Sunglasses
· Sun Hat
· Swimming suit
· Personal stuff, towel soup etc.
   (Standard Service)
· Mosquito repellent
· Personal Medicine
· Extra money soles
· Flashlight and extra batteries
· Water 1.5 - 2 liters per day
   (We can buy it in every town)
· Snacks

NOTE

PREMIUM SERVICE
Everything is private - ALL INCLUSIVE

SUPERIOR SERVICE
this is a Semi- Private excursion that shares the tourist van only, the rest is private

STANDARD SERVICE
Shares a group with other participants

We offer a Discount of $15.00 per person for foreign students under 25 years of age who have a student card with a valid expiration date at the time of their excursion and also for regular students between 8 and 17 years old

This discount will also apply to people from countries belonging to the Andean Community (CAN) Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador

Special discounts for Peruvians $20.00 per adult and $25.00 per student

NO discounts will be applied in the high season months (June, July and August)

To receive the discount benefit, we need you to send us the photo or high quality scan of the card. We also need to view the high quality image or passport scan of the student under 17 and children under 8 years old

Departure time could be more flexible for Premium Service

We have a price for SOLO traveler - get information write us to +51 939394105 or operaciones@peruultimateexpedition.com

THIS EXCURSION CAN ALSO START FROM PUNO OR CUSCO CITIES you will not have to get to Arequipa city and to take another journey (get more information about it)

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