Day 1: AREQUIPA - CHIVAY - CABANACONDE - SAN JUAN DE CHUCHO

Our private guide will pick you up from your hotel at 3:00 a.m. for a 3-hour bus ride to the town of Chivay, where we will have breakfast. Afterward, we will continue to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where we will spend approximately one hour observing the flight of the world's largest bird.

After watching the condors, we will continue to the town of Cabanaconde (3,400 meters above sea level), from where we will begin our approximately 4-hour hike, descending 1,200 meters to reach the village of San Juan de Chuccho (2,200 meters above sea level), located on the right bank of the Colca Valley. There, we will rest, enjoying the extraordinary views of the canyon walls and spending time with the local people.

Overnight stay in bungalows

Meal plan: Full board

Day 2: SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO - COSNIRGUA - MALATA - SANGALLE

After breakfast, we will continue our journey towards El Oasis (Sangalle, 2,100 m.a.s.l.), passing through the villages of Cosñirgua and Malata (2,450 m.a.s.l.). In these areas, we will find a variety of fruits and have the opportunity to interact with the locals, who are always happy to share a few words and pleasant moments with visitors. The village of Malata is characterized by its 17th-century church. After an average hike of 3 hours, we will arrive at Sangalle. Here, we can enjoy its natural pools (24°C) and soak in the charm of the place while we wait for lunch. The afternoon is free until dinnertime. At night, weather permitting, we can appreciate a breathtaking sky filled with stars.

Overnight stay in bungalows

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: SANGALLE - CABANACONDE - CHIVAY - AREQUIPA

This day we will wake up very early, at 4:00 a.m., to begin the ascent to the town of Cabanaconde, which takes approximately 4 hours. At the beginning, we will need the light of our headlamps, but as the morning progresses, the dawn light will illuminate the path. Once in Cabanaconde, we will have breakfast and then board our transport, which will take us to the town of Chivay. There, we will have the option of visiting the La Calera thermal baths (40°C) and having lunch before beginning our return to the city of Arequipa.

Meal plan: Breakfast only

Price per person, based on 2 people

INCLUDES:

- Tourist transportation

- Private tour guide

- One night in San Juan de Chuccho in bungalows with multiple occupancy (double, matrimonial, triple, quadruple)

- One night in Oasis Paraiso in a double room with private bathroom

- Full board during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

- 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 included, including coca tea, which is excellent for altitude sickness.

NOT INCLUDED:

- Colca Valley Tourist Ticket

- ​​Entrance to the La Calera thermal baths (optional)

- Meals in the town of Chivay (last lunch)

- 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) as needed Seasonal Clothing

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

- Waterproof rain 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 bungalows 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.