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3 Days NON CLASSIC
COLCA TREK
Overview
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TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON
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
Hiking expedition
Historical Sites
Local Gastronomical Experiences
3 DAYS COLCA CANYON TREKKING
USEFUL INFORMATION
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Starting
Point: AREQUIPA
Final point: AREQUIPA
Destination: Colca Canyon - Colca Valley -
Geopark
Vicuña National Reserve
Theme: Hiking & Cultural
Total hiking distance: 28.5 km /17.81
miles
Difficulty: Medium Hard
Group size: Minimum 2 participants
Abra
Patapampa: 4910 meters
/16203 feet
Chivay town
height: 3650 meters
/12045feet
Vicuña
National Reserve height: Average 4000
meters / 13200feet
Availability:
All year Long
Rainy season: Jan - Mar
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:
Llahuar – Virginia House
Cabanaconde height: 3300 meters/10890 feet
Pallca: 1950 meters/6435 Feet
Hiking distance: 12 km – 7.5 miles
Today Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Vegetarian food: Available
SECOND DAY
PALLCA | TURUÑA | APACHETA |ANFITEATRO | SANGALLE
Today
our breakfast will be served at 7:00am, then we time to prepare us to continue
with our adventure, todays hike is for about 5hrs to reach the Oasis
of Sangalle, this tour begins crossing a suspension bridge to get to the
small community called Turuña to see the people doing
an arduous job leading the water from a very high mountain to their
agricultural land and be able to grow corn, beans, alfalfa, among other
vegetables, necessary for their subsistence, continuing with the ascent we will
pass through 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 descend 2:30 hrs approximately crossing a
path covered by Andean cactus of different varieties, we also pass through the Amphitheater a singular place built by
Pre-Inca people for agricultural purposes a platform that has existed
for about 1500 years, the last part of hike takes
Approximately 40min of a zig zag downhill
path with some shortcuts, where flora and fauna make this hike unforgettable,
after crossing a suspension bridge we arrive at the Oasis once at the place we get our
bungalows or cabins, then it is time to refresh ourselves in the pool or simply
rest and enjoy lunch, we have a free afternoon to explore this mysterious place
walking through its small forest or just to relax and enjoy the scenery
drinking a delicious Colca sour.
7:00 pm dinner will be served then we have a briefing about the
activities for the next day.
Accommodation:
Sangalle (Oasis)
Sangalle Oasis height: 2000 meters/ 6561 feet
Hiking distance: 12 km – 7.5 miles
Today Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Vegetarian food: Available
THIRD DAY
OASIS | CABANA PUEBLO | VALLEY OF
FIRE | AREQUIPA
4:30am begins our 3hrs 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
in Maca town to visit the colonial church and buy some
souvenirs at the small market after that we go straight to 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 but on the back we stop at PATAPAMPA the
highest lookout poit as well inside of the vicuña national reserve later on
around 5:00 p.m. we arrive to Arequipa city center. End of service.
Oasis height:
2000 meters/ 6561 feet
Cabana pueblo height: 3300 meters /10890 feet
Hiking
distance: 5.5 km uphill
Today Meals: breakfast, lunch
Vegetarian food: Available
COLCA CANYON TREK
INCLUSIONS | EXCLUSIONS | RATES
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
STANDARD SERVICE INCLUDES |
· Accredited Official tour guide (Shared bathroom)
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SUPERIOR
SERVICE INCLUDES |
· Briefing
one day before the excursion starts |
PREMIUM
SERVICE INCLUDES |
· Briefing one day before the excursion starts
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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
3 DAYS COLCA CANYON TREK
WE RECOMMEND YOU |
Drinking coca tea during the day
helps to reduce the effect of Altitude (avoid
drinking it before going to sleep, BECAUSE it could be like a stimulant and you will not be able
to sleep well |
if you consider that you are not
in good physical shape and want to be better acclimatized you can ask for an
additional excursion that involves physical activity in height (Trekking, Mountain biking, Camping,
among others) ask for more information - check our programs |
Wear appropriate clothing for
trekking |
Inform us if you have setbacks
or delays when arriving in Arequipa city |
leave your heavy suitcase in AREQUIPA city, unless you are
going to PUNO or CUZCO
cities from the Colca valley (ask for information about transfers from
the Colca valley) |
Inform us if you need equipment (walking sticks, bag, boots,
head lamp among others) |
inform us if you have any health
condition |
inform us if you have any
dietary restrictions |
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)
ABOUT the SERVICE
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PERU ULTIMATE EXPEDITION
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STANDARD SERVICE (Shared Service)
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SUPERIOR SERVICE (Semi private service)
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PREMIUM SERVICE (Private
service)
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PRICE |
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3 Days NON CLASSIC
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First Option STANDARD SERVICE (10 or more people)
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1-2 |
Person |
$200.00 |
Each One |
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Second Option SUPERIOR
SERVICE THE
PRICE APPLIES PER PERSON Our prices vary according to the number of people that book it
together
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5 to more |
People |
$ 255.00 |
Each One |
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3-4 |
People |
$ 275.00 |
Each One |
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1-2 |
People |
$ 295.00 |
Each One |
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PREMIUM
SERVICE THE PRICE APPLIES PER PERSON Also ask for a price for
SOLO traveler
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1-2 |
People |
$ 430.00 |
Each One |
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3 or more |
People |
$ 399.00 |
Each One |
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PERU ULTIMATE EXPEDITION
If you like to be out of the ordinary and regular
excursions, let us know to send you our secrets trips.
Our group of experts is prepared to
develop the trip on the way that you prefer, if there is any special activity
that you want to do, contact us that we will kindly answer you.
We are
experts in Mountaineering, Rafting, Mountain biking trekking in the deepest
canyons in the world Colca and Cotahuasi, we also develop horseback riding,
hiking, rock climbing, bird watching, and visits to the largest petroglyph
deposit in the world, cave paintings or any other excursion that we can combine
to create the best experience that you deserve.
We operate in Lima, Pisco, Paracas, Arequipa, Puno,
Cusco Puerto Maldonado among others to obtain an immediate response from our
travel agent, contact us at whatsapp number +51939394105 or write to our corporate emails:
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Prices in American Dollars