3 Days NON CLASSIC COLCA TREK

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3 Days NON CLASSIC
COLCA TREK


Overview
The Colca Canyon is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Peru. It is located 160 kilometers from Arequipa city, although it is possible to visit its viewpoints situated on the top of the canyon, many tourists prefer to hike into the canyon to visit and sleep in its ancient communities, these hiking trails can be challenging, let’s learn how everything is and much more.

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A TRAVELER WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO OBSERVE IS LIKE A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS
(Moslih Eddin Saadi)

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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
   (English / Spanish)
· Professional Driver
· Pick up from the hotel
   (For all the participants)
· 2 Nights of accommodation
   (family house)

   (Shared bathroom)
· Shared tourist transport
· Meals:
   (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners)



SUPERIOR SERVICE INCLUDES

· Briefing one day before the excursion starts
· Accredited Official tour guide
   (English / Spanish)
· Professional Driver
· Pick up from the hotel
   (For all the participants)
· 2 Nights family Lodge
   (Private bathroom /hot water)
· Shared tourist transport
· Full traditional meals:
   (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
· Traditional Buffet Lunch (Day 3)
· Entrance ticket, to the Canyon
· Entrance to the hot springs
· Oxygen and First aid kit for all participants
· Food and accommodation for our staff


PREMIUM SERVICE INCLUDES

· Briefing one day before the excursion starts
· Accredited Official tour guide
   (English / Spanish)
· Professional Driver
· Pick up from the hotel
   (For all the participants)
· Flexible Departure time
· Pick up from the bus station or airport
   (Premium Service) only
· 2 Night family Lodge
   (Private bathroom /hot shower)
· Private transportation
   (Premium Service) only
· Full Typical meals:
   (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinners)
   (Vegetarian food - Available)
· Traditional Buffet Lunch (Day 3)
   (Premium Service) only
· Tea time
   (Hot drink, tequeños, native crispy corn and more)
· Entrance ticket to the Colca canyon
· Entrance to the hot springs
· 1 Mule to carry your backpacks
   (Premium Service) only
· Horsemen to help and care the mules
· Camping gear
   (Tent & mats under request only)
· Flash light
· Walking sticks
· Oxygen and First aid kit for all participants
· Food and accommodation for our staff
   (tour guides and assistants)
· Peruvian wine
· Peruvian chocolates
· Plenty of Water
· Exotic fruits
· Snacks

 


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

 

 

PERU ULTIMATE EXPEDITION
 
offers 3 types of services.

 

 

STANDARD SERVICE (Shared Service)
The entire tour will be shared by 10 or more people, the members of the group will be made up for people from different nationalities, languages, beliefs, ages, and gender, among others.

 

 

SUPERIOR SERVICE (Semi private service)
This service is consider semi private because we only shared the tourist van to get to the canyon, then the rest of the service is private exactly for those who do not wish to hike in big groups with people from other nationalities, so the hiking expedition will be exclusive only for your group so that you can fully enjoy this adventure

 

 

PREMIUM SERVICE (Private service)
This service was created for those who are looking for a real experience of travel with a very high quality service, all inclusive where there is a true personalized treatment as well as great flexibility to develop the program with modern vehicles, the best tour guides, the best food and places to sleep inside the canyon.

 

 


PRICE

3 Days NON CLASSIC
COLCA TREK

 

First Option

STANDARD SERVICE
 (Shared Service)
 THE PRICE APPLIES PER PERSON

(10 or more people)

 

1-2

Person

$200.00

Each One

 

Second Option

SUPERIOR SERVICE
 (Private Service)

THE PRICE APPLIES PER PERSON

Our prices vary according to the number of people that book it together

 

5 to more

People

 $ 255.00 

Each One

3-4

People

275.00

Each One

1-2

People

$ 295.00

Each One


Third Option

PREMIUM SERVICE
(All inclusive)

THE PRICE APPLIES PER PERSON

Also ask for a price for SOLO traveler

 

1-2

People

$ 430.00

Each One

3 or more

People

$ 399.00

Each One

 



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:

operaciones@peruultimateexpedition.com
booking@peruultimateexpedition.com




 

PRICES OF OUR OFFER

Prices in American Dollars

STANDARD SERVICE (shared group) $200.00
SUPERIOR SERVICE (1-2 People) Price per Person $295.00
PREMIUM SERVICE (1-2 people) Price per Person $430.00
3 Days NON CLASSIC COLCA TREK

$ 200.00

$ 295.00

$ 430.00