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TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON

The Collahuas And Cabanas World 3 Days - 2 Nights

Colca canyon is the second deepest canyon in our planet, double deep Grand Canyon of United States. Is located in the middle of two highest volcanoes as Coropuna (6450m) and Ampato (6380m), this canyon is most famous place to visit by the tourist from every where in world, wonderful area to see the rich cultural remains, comes from 1400 years ago, immense varieties of flora and fauna, snow ranges, green valleys, old and colony town, mighty rivers crossing the Andes, thousand of pre Inca terraces, friendly and charm settlers live in this part of Peru. Here is our field work arranging everything what we mentioned before, we are happy showing to the visitors every place and old costumes lazy by our old cultures. We have traditional tours and new alternatives to explorer an extra mile in this great canyon.
Colca trek

ITINERARY OF TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - CONDOR CROSS LOOKOUT - SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO

At 6am pick-up at hotel in Arequipa, orientation about our trek and journey of 6 hours to Colca Canyon - Cabanaconde village.
At 11am brief stop at the Condor Cross - Tapay viewpoint (3600m). Lunch at Cabanaconde (3280m), located in the left rim of the Canyon. Start trekking in the Colca Canyon descending 4 hours to the Colca River (216m), a difference of 1200m. We will cross to the other side of the Canyon and ascend to our family cabins or camping place.
At 4pm arrival to the lodge and short walk to the San Juan de Chuccho village (2300m). Get together with the children and locals from this valley, participation in agricultural and other activities. Campfire, dinner and rest.
Suspension bridge

DAY 2: SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO - OASIS OR SANGALLE

At 7am continental country breakfast and begin long ascent to our next village called Tapay (3000m). Visit Cosñirhua and Malata (2600m) its church of mixed racial ancestry, sights of the local landscape, very old terraces, snow-capped summits, varieties of flora and fauna.
At 1pm descend again to the Colca River and arrival to Sangalle valley - Oasis (2100m) and accommodation in the cabins or camping, relax at the swimming pool, lunch and exploration to the abandoned mines, waterfalls and fish for trout in the Colca river.
At 6pm dine and rest in the bamboo rooms.

DAY 3: CABANACONDE - CHIVAY - AREQUIPA

At 4 or 6am have breakfast and begin ascent of three hours to the left rim of the Colca Canyon, to Cabanaconde. We walk up 1100m; this is the last hard and steep trail of this excursion.
At 8 or 11am travel by bus for 30 minutes to the Condor's Cross lookout, viewing many small towns all around the Colca Valley, located in the high part of this canyon. Optional visit to the Hot Springs - Thermal swimming pools in Chivay, 3600m of altitude.
At 12pm have lunch in Chivay and travel back four hours to Arequipa. End of our trip.

INCLUDED

  1. Official English speaking guide
  2. Round trip public bus tickets or private van, according your request
  3. All meals according the program
  4. Tea time (hot drink, biscuit, pop corn)
  5. Overnight in a family lodge (private or shared room) or camping gear (4 season tents and mattresses)
  6. Entrance to the park, be careful some tour operator don’t include this ticket
  7. Colca canyon map
  8. Trekking gear such as poles, backpacks and head lamp (without batteries)
  9. First aid kit for all participants and our camp staff
  10. Trek price include Peruvian government sales tax (19% known as IGV)
  11. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift
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TOUR SCHEDULE & COST
DATE TOUR COST
Any day
(even the rain season)		 TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON

The Collahuas And Cabanas World 3 Days - 2 Nights		 Backpacker service (Public bus)
1 to more participants US$155 each

Private VIP service (Private van & tour guide)
2 participants US$315 each
3-4 participants US$285 each
5 to more participants US$255 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group size: 8 participants per guide
We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru
Private VIP Service include porter or donkey to carry your backpacks.
All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include local taxes.

NOT INCLUDED

  1. Binoculars
  2. Breakfast on the first day
  3. Tips for guide and camp staff
  4. US$4 entrance for hot spring LA CALERA in chivay (last day)
  5. Alcoholic drinks
Sunset in the andes

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

  1. Small backpack (45lt)
  2. Rain jacket or poncho, plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa (just in the rain season Dec - April)
  3. Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
  4. Sweater and jacket (something warm)
  5. Bottle of water
  6. Flashlight and batteries
  7. Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
  8. Sun block (sun protection cream)
  9. Insect repellent
  10. Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
  11. Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
  12. Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
  13. Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs - Chivay)
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