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2-Day Colca Canyon Trek

Arequipa, Peru

This 2-day tour will allow you to hike around the deepest canyon of the world, and visit traditional small towns and admire the Condor flight

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Duration 2 days

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Explore the deepest canyon in the world in our 2-day Colca Canyon Trek tour with us. Be surprised by beautiful landscapes and amazing mountains in this fantastic place.

Discover the depth of the canyon with this amazing hike tour, and enjoy a well-deserved rest in the middle of the Sangalle oasis.

Live a different adventure enjoying the spectacular Colca Valley.

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arequipa - Sangalle Oasis

Chivay. This amazing adventure starts very early in the morning. We will pick you up from your accommodation located in the city of Arequipa, and then, we will go straight to the Valley of Colca, in a journey of circa 3 hours. We are going to make a short stop to have breakfast at Chivay.

Condor's Cross. We will continue the route towards the Condor’s Cross (3,800 m.a.s.l.) to watch the one of the most amazing natural wonders: the condor’s flying.

San Juan de Chuccho. Later, we are going to until reach the Pampas of San Miguel (3,300 m.a.s.l.). From this point, the hike begins to the bottom of the canyon, for along 4.6 miles (3 hours). Upon arriving to the town of San Juan de Chuccho, we will enjoy a well-deserved rest with lunch.

Sangalle. Later, the trek continues through the towns of Cosñirhua y Malata for 2.5 more miles (2.5 hours). We will arrive to Sangalle (2,225 m), a spectacular oasis where we will spend the night. Here, you can enjoy a bath in the pool, and having dinner by night.

DAY 2 Sangalle Oasis - Cabanaconde - Arequipa

Cabanaconde. Very early in the morning (5:00 AM), we will start the hike of 2.5 miles ascending the canyon slope, for around 3 hours, admiring the sunrise with incredible views, until we reach the town of Cabanaconde (3,230 m).

Maca. After breakfast, our transport will take us to the town of Chivay, making short stops to the viewpoint of Antahuilque, with beautiful views to Andean terraces and the valley of Colca. Then, we will visit the town of Maca, with a panoramic visit to its colonial church.

Yanque. We are going to have time to visit the hot springs of Yanque (optional*). This powerful hot water pools have healing properties as well as relaxing effects. Then, we are going to enjoy a tasty lunch (optional*) at Chivay.

Back to Arequipa. During our way back to the city of Arequipa, we will have the opportunity to pass near the National Reserve Pampa Cañahuas, home of different types of camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos. Arriving in Arequipa, we will drop you off 2 blocks from Plaza de Armas.

What’s included

Included

  • Transfer
  • Pick up from the hotel located in Arequipa
  • Transport to back to the city of Arequipa
  • 01 night of basic accommodation at Sangalle, rooms with shared or private bathroom

Not included

  • Entrance ticket to the Colca Valley (foreigner s/ 70.00, foreigner Latino s/ 40.00, soles, per person)
  • Entrance ticket to the hot springs (s/. 15.00 soles, per person)
  • Last lunch in Chivay (s/. 45.00 soles, per person)
  • Hotel drop-off.

Important information

Meeting point

Arequipa, Peru

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for people with heart conditions This activity is not recommended for children 15 and younger Maximum recommended age: 55 years The entrance to the Colca Valley is paid at the moment, in cash, in local currency (PEN) You should be in a good physical condition The optional activities (*) are not included Due to the altitude, we recommend a good acclimatization before starting any activity. At least 2 people are required to book the private room At the end of the tour, we will drop you off two blocks from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa Pick up from centrally located Arequipa city hotels Passport Comfortable clothes and winter water proof jackets Hat and sunglasses Trekking shoes From 2 to 3 liters of water for the first day Walk sticks Back pack for personal staff Small flashlight Swimsuits Toilet supplies, basics Repellent for insects Spending money for personal expenses

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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