Peru · Trekking

3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Arequipa. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the spectacular landscapes of Colca Canyon over 3 days
02 Visit Condor’s Cross for a chance to admire condors in flight
03 Explore traditional villages including Cosñirhua, Malata, Maca, and Cabanaconde
04 Spend a night at the Oasis of Sangalle with time to relax by the pool
05 See Inca terraces from the Antahuilque viewpoint
06 Travel through Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve, home to alpacas, vicuñas, and llamas

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Colca Canyon on this 3-day trekking adventure from Arequipa. Designed for active travellers, this experience combines scenic hikes, traditional villages, canyon viewpoints, and the chance to spot the majestic Andean condor in flight.

Along the way, trek through the canyon to places such as San Juan de Chuccho, Cosñirhua, Malata, Sangalle Oasis, and Cabanaconde, with overnight stays in basic family guesthouses. The journey also includes stops at viewpoints, colonial towns, and the Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve, where alpacas, vicuñas, and llamas can often be seen.

Designed for active travellers, this experience combines scenic hikes, traditional villages, canyon viewpoints, and the chance to spot the majestic Andean condor in flight.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Arequipa

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

DAY 1 Arequipa - San Juan de Chuccho

Chivay

Very early in the morning, we will depart to the town of Chivay with our transport, in a journey of 4 hours. Upon arrival, we will have breakfast.

Condor's Cross

The tour continues to the Condor’s cross (3,800 m.a.s.l.). Here, we’ll have the great opportunity to see and admire the incredible Condor flying around.

San Juan de Chuccho

Then, we will reach Pampas de San Miguel (3,300 m.a.s.l.), the starting point of the trekking.

We will descend to the depth of the canyon along 4.6 miles, until we reach San Juan de Chuccho (2,400 m.a.s.l.). This town is surrounded by beautiful and abundant vegetation. In this place we’re going to have lunch and dinner, and spend the night. Overnight at a basic familiar guesthouse

Day 02

DAY 2 San Juan de Chuccho - Sangalle

Cosñirhua & Malata

After breakfast, we are going to start a total trek of 2.5 miles, taking uphill and downhill paths, and visiting lovely traditional towns such as Cosñirhua, with the opportunity to admire pre Incan ruins. We will also pass through the town of Malata, where we can see its old Spanish church. We’re going have time for lunch.

Sangalle

Later, we will descend until reach the Oasis of Sangalle (2,225 m.a.s.l.) to spend the night. Here, you can take a refreshing bath in the pool and enjoy lunch. We can make short tours around the oasis (optional).

At night, we will enjoy a delicious dinner, and have time for a well deserve rest. Overnight at a basic familiar guesthouse

Day 03

DAY 3 Sangalle - Arequipa

Cabanaconde

The tour starts very early in the morning, with an amazing trek of 3 hours (2.5 miles), ascending the slope of the canyon until we reach the town of Cabanaconde.

Chivay

After having breakfast in this picturesque town, we will take the transport to go to Chivay.

Maca

On the way, we are going to visit the viewpoint of Antahuilque, with amazing landscapes to Inca terraces. Also we will stop by the town of Maca, which stands out for its beautiful colonial church.

Yanque

The town of Yanque offers us its hot springs (optional*).

Back to Arequipa

Then, we’re going to the town of Chivay to lunch (optional*). On our way back to Arequipa, we are going to have the opportunity to pass through the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, home of camelids as alpaca, vicuña and llamas.

Upon arrival, we will drop you off two blocks from Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Arequipa. 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick up from the hotel located in Arequipa
Transport to back to the city of Arequipa
02 nights of basic accommodation (optional)

What's Not Included

Entrance ticket to the Colca Valley (foreigner s/. 70.00, foreigner Latin 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

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
This activity is not recommended for children 7 and younger
Tour not recommended for people over 70 years’ old
You should be in a good physical conditions
Due to the altitude, we recommend a good acclimatization before starting any activity
At the end of the tour, we will drop you off two blocks from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa
At least 2 people are required to take place this activity
It is the passenger's responsibility to wear a protective mask and maintain distance. In case they don't respect the basic safety measures, they will be asked to leave the tour. The capacity of tour will be temporarily reduced to ensure social distancing.
Pick up from centrally located Arequipa city hotels