Day 1: Arequipa – Chivay – Sangalle

Our guide will pick us up at 3:30 a.m. from our hotel. We will embark on an incredible 4-hour journey to the Colca Canyon. This canyon is the deepest in the world, reaching a depth of 3,400 meters. We will first stop in Chivay for breakfast. On our way, we will pass through Pampa Cañahuas, in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, home to vicuñas and alpacas. Our next stop is the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where we will spend approximately one hour observing the flight of the world's largest bird, the Andean Condor.

At the end of the day, we will arrive at El Oasis (Sangalle, 2,100 meters) where we will spend the night. We will also have the opportunity to enjoy a swim in a 24°C pool.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

 

Day 2: Sangalle – Chivay – Puno

We will have to get up very early (4:00 a.m.) to hike up the canyon. We will begin our hike in the dark, so we will need our flashlights, and we will be able to see the sunrise. The hike to Cabanaconde takes approximately four hours. In Cabanaconde, we will have breakfast. We will leave Cabanaconde and board our private transportation, which will take us to the town of Chivay. We will stop to soak in the hot springs of La Calera, which are 40°C and good for your health. We will have lunch (not included) in Chivay before our private transportation takes us to Puno.

Meals included: Breakfast

Price per person, based on groups of 2 or more

 

INCLUDES:

- Private transportation throughout the route

- Official tour guide

- Nights in hotels with multiple occupancy (double, matrimonial, triple, quadruple)

- Full board during the trek (breakfast, lunch)

 

Meals include omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, meat, and rice, all rich in carbohydrates necessary to compensate for the physical exertion of the trek. Hot beverages are also provided, including coca tea, which is excellent for altitude sickness.

 

NOT INCLUDED:

- Colca Valley Tourist Ticket

- ​​Entrance to La Calera Thermal Baths (optional)

- Meals in town

- Personal clothing and hiking gear (Gore-Tex pants, jacket, gloves, hats, sunglasses, headlamp, trekking boots, rain poncho, water bottle, hats for heat and cold, sunscreen, etc.)

 

RECOMMENDED ITEMS:

- Trekking boots

- Trekking socks (synthetic fibers: Coolmax, etc.)

- Sun hat

- Warm hat (fleece or other)

- Microfiber and thermal base layers

- Fleece jacket

- ​​Trekking pants

- Swimsuit

- Sunglasses

- Daypack or awning (20-30 liters)

- Waterproof windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or other) depending on the season

- Waterproof windproof pants (Gore-Tex or other) depending on the season

-Waterproof jacket (depending on the season)

-Water bottle

-Headlamp (with spare bulbs and batteries)

-Sunscreen (for lips and skin)

-Personal first-aid kit

-Camera equipment

-Toiletries and towel

-Sandals

-Bag with documents and money

-Plastic bags

 

NOTE:

For this trek, you only need to bring a daypack or hiking backpack with the essentials. A sleeping bag is not necessary since the hotels at the campsites have rooms equipped for overnight stays.

Water can be purchased in the villages and communities we pass through, and there are streams where we can fill our bottles and drink the water after purifying it.