COLCA TREKKING TOUR - 2 days

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2 Days COLCA TREKKING


Overview
It is Peru's third most-visited tourist destination
The Colca Canyon is located about 160 km (99 mi) northwest of Arequipa. With a depth of about (4160 meters 13728feet) it is one of the deepest canyons in the world. Its length is about 110 km, before the Canyon there is a colorful Andean valley with pre-Inca rooted inhabitants, and towns founded in Spanish colonial times, this Andean is still inhabited by decendents of Collagua and Cabana cultures.
The local people maintain their ancestral traditions and continue to cultivate in their pre-Inca stepped terraces, called andenes situated on the skirs of the mountains.



COME WITH US AND BE PART OF THIS UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.



TREKKING TOUR 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



2 DAYS TREKKING TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON



USEFUL INFORMATION
Destination: Colca Canyon - Colca Valley - Geopark
 Vicuña National Reserve
Theme: Hiking & Cultural
Length:
22 km /14 miles
Difficulty: Moderate 3
Group size: Minimum 2 participants
Abra Patapampa: 4910 meters /16203 feet
Oasis: 2000 meters /6600 feet
Cabanaconde height: 3300 meters /10890 feet
Chivay height: 3650 meters /12045feet
Vicuña National Reserve height: 4000 meters / 13200feet
Availability: All year Long
Recommended:
May to November sunny
Requirement: Good Physical condition


ITINERARY


FISRT DAY
AREQUIPA - CHIVAY - PAMPA SAN MIGUEL- SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO

We Pick passengers up from their hotels around 3:00am - 3:30am then we travel for 3hrs to Chivay the Principal town of the province and where we have an energetic and delicious breakfast then we continue for about one hour following 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 continue to Pampa San Miguel (3400meter – 11220 feet) starting point for our hike.
This day we descend, for about (3:00 - 3:30hrs) before lunch using a winding path that will take us to the deepest part of the canyon along which we will be able to observe a great diversity of Andean vegetation as well as the geology of the canyon, the beautiful mountains, it is also possible to collect fruits like prickly pears (January to May) and see the flight of the Condor over the mountains, the trail leads us to the Colca River and to a very small community known as San Juan de Chucho, where we will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch made with local products.
After a good rest we continue for another(3 hours) on the next part we
gradually ascend for about (50min) towards to Cosñirhua town located at (2600meters – 8580feet) then hike on a flat terrain through Malata village a very popular for its cultivation of an interesting variety of fruits such as Avocado, Cherimoya, figs and preckly pear, Malata town is characterized by its little church of XVII century, in these towns the local people is very proud of preserving their traditions in a very pleasant environment where the customs still have a great relationship with their divinity Pachamama or Mother Earth.

On the last part we have to descend about (40min) in direction of the Colca river to cross another suspension bridge to get to (Sangalle - Oasis) (2100meters - 6930 feet) once at the place we get our bungalows or cabins then it is free time to explore this magical and mysterious place walking through its small forest or just enjoy the landscape drinking a delicious Colca sour or any other kind of drink and relax until dinner time.

Accommodation: Sangalle (Oasis)
Sangalle Oasis height: 2000 meters/ 6561 feet
Today Meals: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Vegetarian food: Available


SECOND DAY
OASIS - CABANA PUEBLO - VALLEY OF FIRE - AREQUIPA

4:00am begins our 3hours 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 to Cabana Pueblo about 8:00am this is a good place for both, enjoy our breakfast and rest, then we take our transport to return to Chivay and on the way back we have a wonderful view of the thousands of pre Inca terraces of this beautiful valley of fire (Colca Valley), we do stops along the route, first in Maca town to visit its beautiful colonial church, buy souvenirs at the small market then go straight to the thermo-medicinal baths to relax and relieve the sore muscles, temperatures are between 38 C ° and 40 C ° The next place to stop is Chivay to enjoy a great buffet lunch that offers a great variety of tipical food fron Arequipa region after that great moment, we return to Arequipa doing 2 more stops on the way such as the lookout point of volcanoes (a great place to see the most important mountains in Arequipa region included the most active volcano in Perú and the Mountain where Juanita the Inca princess was sacrificed)  the last stop is in the Vicuña national reserve (to learn everything about south America camels) 2 hours later we will be arriving in Arequipa city at approximately 5:00 p.m.
end of service.

Cabanaconde height: 3300 meters/ 10.890 feet
Today Hiking length:  5.5 km / 3.43 miles
Today Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Vegetarian food: Available
Final point: Arequipa – Puno or Cusco



COLCA CANYON TREKKING EXPEDITION



INCLUSIONS | EXCLUSIONS | RATES


WHAT'S INCLUDED?


STANDARD SERVICE
INCLUDES

     
· 
Accredited Official tour guide
   (English / Spanish)
· Professional Driver
· Shared tourist transport
· Pick up from the hotel
   (For all the participants)
· 1 Night family Lodge
   (Shared bathroom)
· Meals:
   (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)



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)
· 1 Night family Lodge
   (Private bathroom /hot water)
· Shared tourist transport
· Full meals:
   (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinners)
· Traditional Buffet Lunch (Day 2)
· Tourist ticket, to visit the Colca Valley
· 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)
· Pick up from the bus station or airport
   (Premium Service only)
· 1 Night family Lodge
   (Private bathroom /hot shower)
· Private vehicle
   (Premium Service only)
· Full meals:
   (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinners)
· Traditional Buffet Lunch (Day 2)
   (Premium Service only)
· Tea time
   (Hot drink, tequeños, crispy corn and more)
· Entrance ticket to the Colca canyon
· Entrance to the hot springs
· 1 Mule to ride
   (Second day)
· 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)
· Plenty of Water, Snacks


WHAT'S EXCLUDED?

X Entrance ticket s/.70.00
    (Standard Service)
X Traditional Buffet Lunch (Day 2)
    (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 BRING?

· A personal day backpack for you to carry the necessary
   (Snack, a bottle of water,  Camera, personal staff etc.)  PREMIUM SERVICE
· A thick bag or back pack to store all the mentioned items to put them on the mule PREMIUM SERVICE
· Backpack 30 - 40 liters
   (STANDARD AND SUPERIOR SERVICE)
· Jacket
· Waterproof Jacket or poncho
   (Rainy season Jan – Apr)
· Long-sleeve T-shirt
· Long pants
· Short pants
   (It is pretty warm during the day)
· 02 Underwear
· 02 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 - liters per day
   (You can buy it in every town)
· Snacks


WE RECOMMEND YOU

TO DRINK 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 A TOUR 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 CITY FROM THE COLCA VALLEY (ask for information about transfer to PUNO CITY 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 OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

 NOTE

PREMIUM SERVICE
Everything is private

SUPERIOR SERVICE
Semi- Private
(In this option we share a tourist transport only the rest is private)

STANDARD SERVICE
Shares a group with other participants (10 -15 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

THIS TOUR HAS A DIFFERENT VERSION IN WHICH THE TIME OF THE HIKE IS REDUCED TO ONLY 3 HOURS TO DESCENT THE CANYON (REQUEST INFORMATION AT THE BOOKING TIME

 

 

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

 

2 Days COLCA TREKKING TOUR

First Option

STANDARD SERVICE
 (Shared Service)
 THE PRICE APPLIES PER PERSON

(10 or more people)

 

1

Person

$ 140.00

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

170.00

Each One

3-4

People

$ 220.00

Each One

1-2

People

$ 250.00

Each One

Third Option

PREMIUM SERVICE
(All inclusive)

THE PRICE APPLIES PER PERSON

Also ask for a price for SOLO traveler

 

2

People

$ 340.00

Each One

 

 

TRANSFER FROM CHIVAY TO PUNO or CUSCO

 

 

This transfer from Chivay to Puno or Cusco is a good option that saves the most important value “time” plus costs for other expenses.
If you plan is, to continue your trip to Puno or Cusco it is no longer necessary to return to the Arequipa, we can easily transfer you to Puno or Cusco by PRIVATE or semi-private bus for an additional cost, we departs from Chivay Town the transfer includes some stops along the way to use the toilet and take pictures of nice places.
Bus Tickets must be purchased at the booking time, otherwise we cannot guarantee any seat at the last minute.

 



 PERU ULTIMATE EXPEDITION

Not only offers this option, 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 to our corporate email
operaciones@peruultimateexpedition.com



PRICES OF OUR OFFER

Prices in American Dollars

STANDARD SERVICE (shared group) $140.00
SUPERIOR SERVICE (semi Private group) $250.00
PREMIUM SERVICE ( Exclusive Private Service) $340.00
COLCA TREKKING TOUR - 2 days

$ 140.00

$ 250.00

$ 340.00