Colca Canyon Trek 2 days

Day 1: Arequipa, Chivay, Cruz del Condor, San Miguel
Around 3:30 am we will leave Arequipa and go towards Chivay, for about 3 hours. There we will have a great breakfast, after which we continue our walk for 20 minutes towards Cruz del Condor or Mirador del Condor, at 3775 meters altitude. Here we will stay for about 40 minutes to watch the beautiful condors, which can be flying around very closely in this place. After this we will continue our way, being taken to Sanmiguel in 15 minutes, at 3360 meters altitude.

From here we’ll start our hike down for about 3 hours, untill we reach the Colca Bridge, to pass the Colca River. After this, we continue our climb for a 40 minutes, until we get to the hamlet of Sanjuan de Chiqchu, at 2435 meters altitude, where we will take our lunch. After the lunch, which provides us with sufficient energy for the rest of the trek we will continue the hike for three hours towards Oasis Sangalle, at 2210 meters altitude, where we will have our diner. Here we will stay the night in a lodge with a swimming pool and the possibility to have a campfire.

Day 2: Oasis Sangalle, Cabana Conde, Arequipa
In the morning we’ll start walking very early, around 4:30, for almost two and a half hours we’ll be walking up, up to the mirador de Oasis Sangalle, where we will take a short rest. Afterwards, we will continue the (plane) hike to Cabana, where we will have breakfast, after which we will have transport towards Arequipa, with stops at different places. Then we will have lunch in Chivay, after which the transport will take us to the stop at Mirador de los Anders, from where we will be able to see the mountains and Volcanes Misti, (5825 m alt.), Volcan Chachachani (6075 m. alt.) and Volcan Ampato (6286 m. alt.) Then we will continue our trip to Arequipa and the transport brings us back to our hotels.

What is included?

• Pre trek briefing
• Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
• Breakfast on the firt morning
• Transport from Cusco to the trailhead at the beginning of the trek in private car
• Return private transport to Arequipa at the end of the trip (from Cabana Conde)
• English/Quechua/Spanish speaking professional guide (you will have an assistant guide for groups over 6 people).
• One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
• Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
• 1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you are feeling ill or if are a little slower
• Dining tent with camp tables and chairs & Kitchen tent for the cook to prepare meals
• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.

What is not included?

• Dinner on the last night.
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.

What we recommend that your bring.

• A light day pack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek – prepare for a vast range of changes in temperature
• Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be bought for about $1 in Arequipa.
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended. Extra socks are a must.
• Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath in the evenings if you wish to carry them.
• Warm clothes, including jacket
• Torch/ Flashlight and spare batteries
• Camera, films
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
• Sun block
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
  We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams.
• Your own medical kit with any special medications that you might require, paracetamol, second skin for blisters etc.
• Small towel or sarong
• Bathers/swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in hot springs )
• Cash – sufficient for snacks and souvenirs.
• Original passport & ISIC (International Student Identity Card) if you have one.
• Walking sticks or poles
• We can hire the following to you – please contact your Travel Consultant / or our booking forms for the current rates.

Prices 2024

Optional Extras

• Sleeping back $5 per day
• Inflatable Mettress $5 per day
• Walking pole $2 per day.

How to make a booking

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking online section of this website.

• Once you have chosen your tour, please read the Booking Terms & Conditions, as your booking is subject to these terms.
• Then fill out and submit the Reservation Form that you will find in the Booking Online section of this website.
• In case your reservation is confirmed, a money deposit will be requested to secure your reservation.
• Once we confirm the deposit reception, your booking is confirmed. A Service Confirmation Form will be sent to you including all the details of your program.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail